Intercompany and intracompany transfers

An intracompany transfer is a transfer between two warehouses within one company. This is the most common type of transfer. The details of the transaction are handled behind the scenes by the system when the transfer is updated.

An intercompany transfer is a transfer between two warehouses that are in two different companies. The Allow Intercompany Transfers option in SA Administrator Options-Documents-Transfer Orders-Processing determines whether transfers between companies can be entered, shipped, and received. Although these transfers are more complicated than intracompany transfers, there are only a few differences in the receiving process, such as these:

• The stocking units and unit conversion factors must be identical in both companies to prevent inconsistencies and errors in subsequent functions, such as Sales Entry Processing Back Order Fill Report.
• The last cost in Product Warehouse Product Setup is not updated for intercompany transfers.
• If an intercompany transfer goes to Stage 5-Exception, it must be cleared in the shipping company.