Configuring Packaging Information

You must edit the packaging information that is not passed through the Shipment BOD from the ERP system.

Note: The inserted information overwrites the Shipment BOD information that is transferred from the ERP system.

To configure packaging information:

  1. Select Shipping > Configuration > Packaging Information.
  2. Click Drill down for a line in the list.
  3. Click Edit.
  4. Review and specify this information:
    Effective from Date
    This field shows the first day on which a record or a setting is valid. The settings are valid until the Effective to Date.
    Container Type
    This field shows the identifier of the packaging item. Packaging items are materials that are intended to enclose, or keep together, other packed materials.
    Customer Container Type
    The customer container type is transferred from the ERP system. You can change the type, for example, to adapt for label printing.
    Packaging Type
    This field shows the unit of packaging. This can be a box, a pallet, or an auxiliary means.
    Note: The packaging type Pack is an optional pack level that can be used in the Warehouse Containers process for the trading partner Honda North America based on the PackageLabel BOD. In this scenario, the actual items are stored in packs with the packaging type Pack. The packs are part of virtual containers. These containers are not published in the ASN. Packs with different items must not be part of the same virtual container. Labels for the packaging type Pack are not printed, if the creation of labels is triggered by a shipment.
    Remark
    Review or provide a one-line description, note, or remark.
    Effective to Date
    This field shows the last day on which a record or a setting is valid. See Effective from Date.
    Label format
    This field indicates the label format with these preconfigured entries: Small Label, Medium Label, Large Label, and Zweckform Z3425. The Zweckform Z3425 label can be used to print barcode labels for specific containers on the Zweckform label paper.
    Note: You can extend the available entries in the LabelFormats code list.
    Returnable Code
    Specify a returnable code for the container.
    These options are available:
    • Non-Returnable, Supplier-Paid
    • Non-Returnable, Customer-Paid
    • Returnable, Customer-Owned
    • Returnable, Supplier-Owned
    • No packaging: Specify this option if none of the other options are applicable for the container.
    Number of Singles per Layer

    This field is used to supplement the customer container number that is provided by LN with the number of singles per layer.

    To calculate the number of layers, the number of singles on the master is determined. Then it is divided by the number of singles per layer. The measured value is attached as a two-digit number to the customer container number.

    You must configure the customer's or trading partner's code list to perform this calculation. See Configuring layer calculation.

    Virtual Container
    A virtual container is a container or packaging item. Its attributes and description are not considered in label and shipping document printing and in EDI processing.
    Accounting Entity
    The accounting entity is a corporation or a subset of a corporation. The accounting entity is independent in regard to one or more operational functions or accounting functions. An accounting entity produces a P&L and balance sheet from a complete, balanced set of transactions, and is often a legal entity. An accounting entity is defined within a tenant and can contain locations.
    Customer/Accounting Entity
    The customer is an arbitrary set of characters that is used to uniquely identify a customer in an accounting entity.
    When editing, click the Lookup button of the field. Select the customer from the list that is displayed in the dialog box.
    Ship To/Accounting Entity
    The Ship To is used to uniquely identify a Ship To party in an accounting entity. The Ship To accounting entity is the corresponding accounting entity for which the Ship To ID is defined.
    When editing, click the Lookup button of the field. Select the Ship To party from the list that is displayed in the dialog box.
  5. Expand Print/Publish On.
    Print on Waybill
    If the check box is selected, the Waybill is printed. A waybill is a document issued by the consignor that gives details and instructions about a shipment of goods.
    Publish on ASN/EDI Waybill
    If this check box is selected, the EDI Waybill is printed.
    Print on Packing Slip
    If this check box is selected, the packing slip is printed.
    Print on Packing List
    If a packing list is printed and this check box is selected, the packaging will be included in the printout.

    This check box controls the Print Packing List Labels task, which can be used to print aftermarket labels.

    Print Label
    Select this check box if a label is to be printed for this packaging.
  6. Expand Weights and Dimensions.
    Note: A blank value is permitted for any of these fields related to weights and dimensions if not applicable.
    Tare Weight
    This field shows the accumulated weight of the container and the containers that are placed on it.
    Weight UOM
    This field shows the freight management unit of weight measurement.
    Length
    This field shows the length of the container.
    Width
    This field shows the width of the container.
    Height
    This field shows the unit of measure for the height.
    Dimension UOM
    This field provides the unit of measure for the length, height, and width.
  7. Optionally, expand Notes.
    Note
    Optionally, provide a note.
  8. Click Save to save the changes or click Cancel to discard the changes.
    The editing mode is closed.