---
alias: user-guide-transfer-resource-between-containers
tags:
- resource
- container
- business data
description: "This operation moves a resource from one container to another, requiring specific container and resource preconditions"
---

# Transfer Resource Between Containers

:lock: Container.**TransferResource**

## Overview

This operation transfers a **Resource** from one **Container** to another. It is used when a **Resource** needs to be regrouped or reassigned for organizational or operational purposes.

## Setup

No specific setup is needed, but both the source and target **Containers** and the **Resource** must meet all preconditions.

## Preconditions

For the **Resource**:

- Its Universal State is Active.
- Is associated with the old **Container**.

For the old **Container**:

- The Universal State is Active, not a template or on hold.
- The System State is Available.
- Has the **Resource** currently associated to it.
- The Position Unit Type is set to **Resource**.

For the new **Container**:

- The Universal State is Active, not a template or on hold.
- The System State is Available.
- Has at least 1 free position.
- The Position Unit Type is set to **Resource**.
- Must belong to the same **Facility** as the old **Container**.
- If the **Container** is set to Auto Generate Position (`IsAutoGeneratePositionEnabled = True`), the system will assign the next available position starting from 1. If Auto Generate is disabled, you must supply a free position manually.

A valid relationship between the new **Container** Type and the **Resource** Type must exist in the [[containerresourcerelation-gt]] generic table.

!!! warning
    If the new Container has Allow Mixed Types set to `False`, all of the Resources inside the Container must be of the same type. Meaning that, if the Container already holds a Resource, the new one must match its type.

## Sequence of Steps

1. Navigate to the **Resource** that needs to be transferred. Confirm that both the **Resource** and the **Containers** meet all preconditions.
2. On the top ribbon, select **Transfer Container**.
3. Select the new **Container**.
4. If the new **Container** does not have the property Is Auto Generate Position Enabled set to `True`, you must supply an unused **Container** position for the **Resource**.
5. Optionally, enter a comment.
6. Select **Transfer** to complete the operation.

![transfer_resource_between_containers][transfer_resource_between_containers]

[transfer_resource_between_containers]: images/transfer_resource_between_containers.png

## Troubleshooting

If you can't find the **Container** you wish to use in the wizard, consider that:

- The **Container** might not be active.
- The **Container** might not be in the same area as the **Resource**.
- The **Container** may be on hold because of maintenance.
- The **Container** may not have the Position Unit Type set to `Resource`.

!!! note
    Other configurations or system conditions may also affect Container visibility.