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# Re-using Dispatched Storage Units

> Understand how dispatched storage units work and how to reuse references after dispatch.

When a storage unit type is configured with **Leaves Warehouse?** set to **Yes**, the storage unit transitions to a "Dispatched" status upon departure from the warehouse. This helps track assets leaving your facility.

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## What happens when a storage unit is dispatched?

* It moves to the **Dispatched** section on the Storage Units screen
* The specific record is retired and **cannot be reused** (however, the reference name can be reused by creating a new storage unit with the same reference)

## How to verify a unit's status

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to storage units">
    Go to **Settings > Storage Units**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Search for the reference">
    Search for your **Storage Unit Reference**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check the view">
    If it appears in the default view, it is still active. If it does not appear, scroll to the **In Warehouse** filter at the bottom and change it to **Dispatched**.

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm the status">
    If the unit appears under the Dispatched filter, it is officially locked and out of circulation.
  </Step>
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## Workarounds for reusing references

If you need to continue using a dispatched reference, you have two options:

| Option                   | Action                                                          | Impact                                                                                                        |
| ------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Manual Reuse**         | Create a **new** storage unit using the same reference name     | Keeps your naming convention while maintaining a clean history for the old unit                               |
| **Configuration Change** | Set the "Leaves Warehouse?" toggle to **No** for that unit type | Prevents units from entering Dispatched status, but **may disrupt** shipments or external crossdock workflows |