Editing shipper details

You can edit the shipper details, and add or change shipper data. See Shipping.

  1. Select Shipping > Manage Shippers.
  2. On the Manage Shippers page, click Drill down to select a shipper.
  3. Click Edit.
  4. Review and specify this information, as appropriate.
    The Edit mode includes these buttons:
    Option Description
    Reload Configuration Reloads the displayed shipper, including changes in master data and configuration.
    Reset Error Status Resets the error status to Successful.
    Note: This button is displayed only for shippers that are in a Failed status.
    Reset Blocking Status Resets the shipper's processing status to Successful and therefore allows to manually process tasks with a Blocked status.
    View Configuration
    View Log EntriesShows the configuration data Shows the log entries
    Note: In the Log Entries dialog, you can use Refresh to reload the log entries without closing the dialog.
    Shows the configuration dataView Invoice Shows the shipper's invoice information
    Note: These buttons automatically perform a refresh. Only the buttons that are available are displayed.

    The header section includes an overview of the shipper data.

    Shipper
    This number is transferred from the ERP system. The number series can be configured.
    Type
    This field indicates the type of shipper:

    Shipper: Indicates a single collection of shipments to be transported from one sender to one recipient through one mode of transport.

    Proforma Shipper : Indicates a single shipment.

    Transport Order: Indicates a transport order type of load.
    Note: The only applicable task for a shipper with this type is Publish ASN on the Tasks tab on the Manage Shippers page.

    Proforma Transport Order: Indicates a proforma transport order type of load.

    Customer
    This field contains an arbitrary set of characters that is used to uniquely identify a customer in an accounting entity. The customer is read from the ERP system.
    Customer Name
    This field shows the name of a customer or a customer group.
    Shipper Date
    This field shows the date the goods are in transit to their destination.
    Arrival Date
    This field shows the date on which the goods are delivered to the consignee.
    Status
    This table shows the status of the shipper:
    Status Description
    New
    Canceled
    Complete A shipper is complete.

    The CarrierRoute BOD, which contains the shipper number and the list of contained shipments, has been received.

    All included shipments are in the Shipped status.
    Printable The Printable status allows shipping documents to be repeatedly printed upon receiving BODs. The Printable status applies when the BODs contain the following specifications:
    • Shipment is Staged
    • Carrier Route is Carrier Selected
    • If one or more invoices exist, each one is set to proforma
    • Each of these BODs also requires the PrintDocuments validation status
    Incomplete The Incomplete status is assigned when the CarrierRoute BOD has been received, but before all the included shipments have the Shipped status.
    Processed The Processed status is assigned after all the tasks have been performed for this shipper.
    Archived
    Processing Status
    This field indicates the status of processing:
    • Successful: The message has been transferred successfully.
    • Failed: The message could not be transferred.
    • Revalidate: This field is intended for future use.
    • Warning: The message transfer produced a warning.
    Mode
    This field indicates the shipper mode:
    • Direct Shipper: The transport must be sent directly from the place of production to its destination (OEM). With this mode, the Ship To location is the Ship To location of the OEM.
    • Internal Indirect Shipper: The transport is completed through a logistics service provider, which is located at the original equipment manufacturer. The goods are shipped directly to the ESP. In a second step they are delivered to the OEM. With this mode, the Ship To location is the ESP Ship To location, and the target Ship To location is the OEM Ship To. The ESP is located at the plant of the OEM.
    • External Indirect Shipper: The transport is completed through an external logistics service provider (ESP). The goods are shipped directly to the ESP. In a second step they are delivered to the OEM. With this mode, the Ship To location is the ESP Ship To location, and the target Ship To location is the OEM Ship To location.
    Packaging Status
    This field shows the status of the packaging: A status of Not Packed, Partly Packed, or Partly Unpacked indicates that you must do the packaging manually.

    These statuses are available:

    Not Packed: Not packed

    Partly Packed: Partly packed

    Packed: Completely packed

    Partly Unpacked: Partly packed in virtual container

    Unpacked: Intentionally unpacked in virtual container

    Accounting Entity

    For each user, one or more accounting entities can be configured in the security administration. For a specific user, you must set one of these accounting entities as default accounting entity.

    Each transaction belongs to this default accounting entity of the user. The user can alter the default accounting entity using the Accounting Entity combo box.

    The user can view the data of the default and all other assigned accounting entities.

    Route
    This field shows the route code of the shipper.
    If the check box Add Julian Day to Route Field in Shipper in the Customers code list is enabled, the shipper's route is truncated to the last three numeric digits and then concatenated with the Julian Day. This information is then published in the Route field and in the shipping documents.
  5. Expand Ship To Information.
  6. Review and specify this information, as appropriate:
    Ship To
    This field indicates the location code that is used with the Ship To Name to identify where the goods are shipped.

    If goods are delivered to an external service provider (ESP), the field indicates the Ship To location of the ESP.

    Name
    View or specify the name of the location that is used with the Ship To location identifier to identify where goods are shipped to.
    'Attention of' Name
    This field shows an additional name.
    Street
    This field shows the street name.
    Postal Code
    This field shows the postal code.
    City Name
    This field shows the city or location name.
    Country
    This field shows the country.
    EDI Plant
    This field indicates the customer's plant number where the goods are to be delivered. The plant number is supported by the customer's EDI releases.
    EDI Ship To
    This field indicates the customer's identifier of the specific location where the goods are to be delivered. The EDI Ship To is transferred by the customer's EDI messages.
    Address Line 1 through Address Line 6
    These fields show additional parts of the address, which are defined by the user or updated based on the address format.
    Tax ID
    The tax ID is a number used to identify legal persons or businesses. The tax authorities assign the tax numbers to the registered businesses. Your business partners must provide you with their tax number. Business partners without a tax number are considered to be private persons.
    DUNS Number
    The Data Universal Numbering System number is a unique nine-digit code that is used to identify companies and group entities within an organization. It is issued at a company's request by the business information provider, Dun & Bradstreet.
  7. Expand Target Ship To Information.
    Target Ship To
    This field is used only if the Ship To address belongs to an external service provider (ESP).

    The Ship To shows where the goods are delivered. In other words, this is the ESP location. If the goods are delivered to an ESP first, this field shows the final destination. The field indicates the identifier of the location where the goods are finally delivered.

    Name
    This field shows the location to which the goods are delivered. If the goods are delivered to an external service provider first, this field shows the name of the final destination.
    'Attention of' Name
    This field shows an additional name.
    Street
    This field shows the street name.
    Postal Code
    This field shows the postal code.
    City Name
    This field shows the city or location name.
    Address Line 1 through Address Line 6
    These fields show additional parts of the address, which are defined by the user or updated based on the address format.
    Tax ID
    The tax ID is a number used to identify legal persons or businesses. The tax authorities assign the tax numbers to the registered businesses. Your business partners must provide you with their tax number. Business partners without a tax number are considered to be private persons.
    DUNS Number
    The Data Universal Numbering System number is a unique nine-digit code that is used to identify companies and group entities within an organization. It is issued at a company's request by the business information provider, Dun & Bradstreet.
  8. Expand Customer Information.
    Customer
    This field contains an arbitrary set of characters that is used to uniquely identify a customer in an accounting entity. The customer is read from the ERP system.
    Customer Name
    This field shows the name of a customer or a customer group.
    'Attention of' Name
    This field shows an additional name.
    Unit
    This field shows the unit designator.
    Floor
    The field shows the level of the building.
    Building Number
    The building number allows to identify a particular building.
    Building Name
    The building name allows to identify a building.
    Post Office Box
    The post office box is located on the premises of a post office station.
    Street
    This field shows the street name.
    Postal Code
    This field shows the postal code.
    City Name
    This field shows the city or location name.
    Country
    This field shows the country.
    Country Subdivision Code
    This field shows the country subdivision code.
    Address Line 1 through Address Line 6
    These fields show additional parts of the address, which are defined by the user or updated based on the address format.
    Tax ID
    The tax ID is a number used to identify legal persons or businesses. The tax authorities assign the tax numbers to the registered businesses. Your business partners must provide you with their tax number. Business partners without a tax number are considered to be private persons.
    ASN Cancellation Supported
    This check box indicates whether ASN cancellation is supported. See Canceling an ASN.
  9. Expand Ship From Information. Typically, this section includes the warehouse location information.
  10. Review and specify this information, as appropriate:
    Ship From
    The Ship From ID is used with the Ship From name to identify a location in an organization. From this location, for example, a warehouse, a shipment is sent. See Configuring Ship From Information.
    Name
    The Ship From ID is used with the Ship From name to identify a location in an organization. It is the location from which a shipment is sent, for example, a warehouse.
    'Attention of' Name
    This field shows an additional name.
    Unit
    This field shows the unit designator.
    Floor
    The field shows the level of the building.
    Building Number
    The building number allows to identify a particular building.
    Building Name
    The building name allows to identify a building.
    Post Office Box
    The post office box is located on the premises of a post office station.
    Street
    This field shows the street name.
    Postal Code
    This field shows the postal code.
    City Name
    This field shows the city or location name.
    Country
    This field contains the country where the item was produced.
    Country Subdivision Code
    This field shows the country subdivision code.
    Address Line 1 through Address Line 6
    These fields show additional parts of the address, which are defined by the user or updated based on the address format.
    Tax ID
    The tax ID is a number used to identify legal persons or businesses. The tax authorities assign the tax numbers to the registered businesses. Your business partners must provide you with their tax number. Business partners without a tax number are considered to be private persons.
    DUNS Number
    The Data Universal Numbering System number is a unique nine-digit code that is used to identify companies and group entities within an organization. It is issued at a company's request by the business information provider, Dun & Bradstreet.
    Fax
    The Ship From's fax number is displayed.
    Emails
    The Ship From's email addresses are displayed.
    Accounting Entity

    For each user, one or more accounting entities can be configured in the security administration. For a specific user, you must set one of these accounting entities as default accounting entity.

    Each transaction belongs to this default accounting entity of the user. The user can alter the default accounting entity using the Accounting Entity combo box.

    The user can view the data of the default and all other assigned accounting entities.

    Location
    This field shows the code that identifies the accounting entity location.
  11. Expand Ship From (Ship on Behalf of) Information. This section displays the Ship From Address information that has been entered on the Ship From Information page.
  12. Expand Supplier (Ship on Behalf of) Information. This section displays the Supplier Address information that has been entered on the Ship From Information page.
  13. Click Carrier and Transportation.
    Review and specify this information, as appropriate:
    Document Date
    This field shows the creation date of the document.
    Expected Arrival Date
    For some trading partners, for example PSA, it is required to provide the Expected Arrival Date (Expected Delivery Date) as it is originally transmitted by the customer - in addition to or instead of the Planned Delivery Date.
  14. Expand Transportation Information.
  15. Review and specify this information:
    See Adding multiple tracking IDs.
    Means of Transport 1
    This field shows the type of identification of a freight movement.
    Note: You can configure the default setting.
    • PRO Number: A PRO number (progressive number) is a tracking number used by some carriers as a reference for freight movement. If a carrier applies a PRO number to a freight, a booking agent emails that to you.
    • Master Air Waybill Number: A master number is assigned to the entire shipment. Your air carrier provides you with the airway bill number that is assigned to your shipment. This number is used in air freight as a part of the airway bill.
    • House Air Waybill Number: A house air waybill is a contract that handles the transportation to a customer. The house air waybill number is a reference that is assigned by the air transportation carrier to the transport document. It is not created according to a standard.
    • Transaction Code: The transaction code is a required part of the shipping order.
    • Master Ocean Bill of Lading Number: An ocean bill of lading serves as a receipt for the cargo and as a contract for transportation between the exporter and the carrier. A master number is assigned to the entire shipment.
    • House Ocean Bill of Lading Number: The house ocean waybill number is a reference that is assigned by the sea transport carrier to the transport document.
    • Equipment Number: The sequencing, or numeric, part of an equipment unit's code number.
    • Seal Number: The Seal Number is the number of the shipment seal that the customer issued for shipment security.
    • License Plate Number: Each truck has a license plate that has a unique identifier on it. The identifier may consist of numbers and letters.
    • Bordereau Number: A bordereau is a listing that provides information about recipients, senders, product names, etc. In addition, information is included about how to treat the shipper until delivery. The bordereau is sent with the goods for shippers.
    • General Cargo number: General cargo refers to goods that must be shipped individually.
    • Parcel Number: The parcel tracking number is typically provided by express transportation providers.
    • Air Waybill Number: On each airbill a tracking number is included that can be used to follow the package’s progress in transit and confirm shipping information.
    • Vehicle/Vessel Name: The vehicle or vessel name is part of the vehicle or vessel information for each shipment.
    • Tracking Number: This is the fast freight number from the courier, express, or parcel service provider.
    Means of Transport 2
    Specify an additional means of transport.
    Means of Transport 3
    Specify an additional means of transport.
    Customer Shipper Number
    This field shows the transport ID of the carrier who is used for the transportation of goods. This ID is predefined by the customer. The transport ID is similar to the shipper number or to a pick-up sheet number that combines deliveries to one shipper. The transport ID can be used in ASN documents and on printouts.
    Freight Code
    This code identifies the freight group to which the line belongs: Carriage Paid, Carriage Forward, or Third Party Freight.
    Authorization Number
    This field shows the transportation authorization number.
    Reason Code
    This field shows the code that identifies the reason for exceeding the transportation costs.
    See "Understanding the AETC process".
    Responsibility Code
    This field shows the code that identifies the responsibility for exceeding the transportation costs.

    See "Understanding the AETC process".

    Means of Transport ID 1
    Specify the parcel tracking number typically provided by express transportation providers. Depending on the means of transport, the tracking number can be, for example, a license plate number (truck).
    Means of Transport ID 2
    Specify the parcel tracking number of the means of transport 2.
    Means of Transport ID 3
    Specify the parcel tracking number of the means of transport 3.
    Delivery Terms
    This field shows the terms of delivery code.
    Delivery Terms Description
    This field shows a description of the delivery terms code.
    Delivery Terms - Named Place
    This field shows the location where the ownership or the title to the goods is passed.
    Transport document sent
    When you select this check box, the TSB Generator prints the transport and shipment documents according to the VDA 4939 recommendation. This process consists of two phases:
    • A Shipment BOD is sent to Transformation Services when the ASN task is performed for the first time. This BOD is sent to the generator by Transformation Services, where the processing is being completed. If the BOD is processed successfully, this check box is selected. This process is usually performed automatically.
    • To create the EDI ASN, you must manually perform the ASN task process for this shipper. You can do this when the check box is selected. The BODs are passed to Transformation Services again and the EDI ASN is generated. The check box then is cleared.
    Transportation Means Description Code
    The field identifies the means by which the carrier transports items. The options may include Standard truck with/without trailer, Semi-trailer, Truck with opening floor, etc. The property values are defined in the TransportMeans code list.
  16. Expand Carrier Information. This section includes information about the carrier who transports the shipper.
  17. Review and specify the information about the carrier who has carried out the transportation of the shipper:
    Carrier
    The carrier is the party undertaking the transport of goods from one point to another.
    Carrier Name
    This field shows the name of the carrier.
    'Attention of' Name
    This field shows an additional name.
    Unit
    This field shows the unit designator.
    Floor
    The field shows the level of the building.
    Building Number
    The building number allows to identify a particular building.
    Building Name
    The building name allows to identify a building.
    Post Office Box
    The post office box is located on the premises of a post office station.
    Street
    This field shows the street name.
    Postal Code
    This field shows the postal code.
    City Name
    This field shows the city or location name.
    Country
    This field shows the country.
    Country Subdivision Code
    This field shows the country subdivision code.
    Address Line 1 through Address Line 6
    These fields show additional parts of the address, which are defined by the user or updated based on the address format.
    Tax ID
    The tax ID is a number used to identify legal persons or businesses. The tax authorities assign the tax numbers to the registered businesses. Your business partners must provide you with their tax number. Business partners without a tax number are considered to be private persons.
    DUNS Number
    The Data Universal Numbering System number is a unique nine-digit code that is used to identify companies and group entities within an organization. It is issued at a company's request by the business information provider, Dun & Bradstreet.
    External Carrier Number
    This field shows the carrier number of the customer. The field is used by trading partners on packing slips and waybills.
    SCAC
    The Standard Carrier Alpha Code is a unique code used to identify transportation companies.
    Carrier Interface Type
    The interface type specifies the interface of the carrier software that is used to export specific output data. This data is used by carrier software to trigger the shipping process.
    Service Variant
    A service variant is the combination of different services that is provided by a specific carrier interface.
    Person in Charge
    This field shows the person in charge on the carrier's side.
    Phone
    The carrier's telephone number is displayed.
    Fax
    The field shows the carrier's fax number.
    Emails
    The carrier's email addresses are displayed.
    Note: If you change the interface type or service variant in the shipper view, then you must reload the configuration.
  18. Expand Carrier Variant Properties Information.
    This section shows the available services of the carrier interface that is used to generate the export data to the carrier software.
  19. Review and specify the information about the carrier interface:
    The services depend on the service variant and interface type that are used.
    Carrier Variant Properties

    DPD interface services
    Product Delivery product, for example Normal Parcel or standard package
    Complete delivery True or false
    Freight Collect True or false
    Cash on delivery True or false
    Exchange True or false

    Yodel interface services

    The Label Codes of the delivered product are external and might be subject to change without notice.

    TNT interface services
    Service Code Service code of the delivery product
    ITLL (Increase of Transport Limited Liability) true or false
    National Express 08, 09,10, or 12
    Limited Quantity true or false
    Priority true or false

    GLS interface services
    Product Type Product code of the delivery product
    Standard parcel SP
    Time Definite Delivery
    08:00 AM service T8
    09:00 AM service T9
    10:00 AM service T10
    12:00 PM express TE
    Special handling service, next day TN
    Cash on delivery COD
    Saturday Delivery
    Note: This works only if the system date is a Friday, and the shipping takes place on this day.
    Saturday 10 AM delivery TS1
    Saturday 12 PM delivery, Saturday Express TSE

    UPS interface services
    UPS supported Service Code and Shipment Options are depending on Ship From and Ship To location. For further information see the UPS WorldShip manual. A set of Carrier Service Variants is provided with the application. If you require a special UPS Carrier Service Variant, define it in the CarrierVariantsUPS code in Administrative Functions.
    Service Type Service Code
    Express Plus or Worldwide Express Plus EP
    Express or Worldwide Express ES
    Express Saver or Worldwide Saver SV
    Expedited or Worldwide Expedited EX
    Standard ST
    UPS Express NA1 (only to North America, Canada, Mexico, and Central and South America) ND
    Billing Option Billing Code
    Bill Shipper's UPS Account PP
    Bill Receiver BR
    Package Type Package Code
    Package CP
    Express Envelope EE
    Express PAK PK
    Express Box EB
    Express Tube TB
    Shipment option available with Fee-based (FB) or Packaging-Based (PB) Value
    Packaging-Based True or False
    Additional Handling (FB, PB) True or False
    Cash on Delivery - COD (FB, PB) True or False
    UPS carbon-neutral (PB) True or False
    Declared Value (PB) True or False
    Delivery Confirmation (PB) True or False
    Saturday Delivery (FB, PB) True or False
    Saturday Pick-Up (PB) True or False
    Document Only (PB, FB) True or False
    Quantum View Notify (PB, FB) True or False
  20. Expand Sub-Carrier Information.
  21. Review and specify this information, as appropriate:
    Sub-Carrier
    The field shows the sub-carrier. Although the carrier is responsible for the supervision of the transport process, there are parts of the transport that are often carried out by sub-carriers.
    Sub-Carrier Name
    This field shows the sub-carrier's name.
    'Attention of' Name
    This field shows an additional name.
    Unit
    This field shows the unit designator.
    Floor
    The field shows the level of the building.
    Building Number
    The building number allows to identify a particular building.
    Building Name
    The building name allows to identify a building.
    Post Office Box
    The post office box is located on the premises of a post office station.
    Street
    This field shows the street name.
    Postal Code
    This field shows the postal code.
    City Name
    This field shows the city or location name.
    Country
    This field shows the country.
    Country Subdivision Code
    This field shows the country subdivision code.
    Address Line 1 through Address Line 6
    These fields show additional parts of the address, which are defined by the user or updated based on the address format.
    Tax ID
    The tax ID is a number used to identify legal persons or businesses. The tax authorities assign the tax numbers to the registered businesses. Your business partners must provide you with their tax number. Business partners without a tax number are considered to be private persons.
    DUNS Number
    The Data Universal Numbering System number is a unique nine-digit code that is used to identify companies and group entities within an organization. It is issued at a company's request by the business information provider, Dun & Bradstreet.
    External Sub-Carrier Number
    This field shows the sub-carrier number that is used by the sub-carrier.
    SCAC
    The Standard Carrier Alpha Code is a unique code used to identify transportation companies.
    Person in Charge
    This field shows the person in charge on the sub-carrier's side.
    Phone
    The sub-carrier's telephone number is displayed.
    Fax
    The field shows the sub-carrier's fax number.
    Emails
    The sub-carrier's email addresses are displayed.
  22. Expand Transit Carrier Information.
  23. Review and specify this information, as appropriate:
    Transit Carrier
    The transit carrier is required to settle foreign trade transactions. Foreign trade transactions are transactions where merchandise is passed through a country without the goods being stored, altered, or processed in this country.
    Transit Carrier Name
    This field shows the name of the transit carrier.
    'Attention of' Name
    This field shows an additional name.
    Unit
    This field shows the unit designator.
    Floor
    The field shows the level of the building.
    Building Number
    The building number allows to identify a particular building.
    Building Name
    The building name allows to identify a building.
    Post Office Box
    The post office box is located on the premises of a post office station.
    Street
    This field shows the street name.
    Postal Code
    This field shows the postal code.
    City Name
    This field shows the city or location name.
    Country
    This field shows the country.
    Country Subdivision Code
    This field shows the country subdivision code.
    Address Line 1 through Address Line 6
    These fields show additional parts of the address, which are defined by the user or updated based on the address format.
    Tax ID
    The tax ID is a number used to identify legal persons or businesses. The tax authorities assign the tax numbers to the registered businesses. Your business partners must provide you with their tax number. Business partners without a tax number are considered to be private persons.
    DUNS Number
    The Data Universal Numbering System number is a unique nine-digit code that is used to identify companies and group entities within an organization. It is issued at a company's request by the business information provider, Dun & Bradstreet.
    External Transit Carrier Number
    This field shows the transit carrier number that is used by the transit carrier.
    SCAC
    The Standard Carrier Alpha Code is a unique code used to identify transportation companies.
    Person in Charge
    This field shows the person in charge on the transit carrier's side.
    Phone
    The transit carrier's telephone number is displayed.
    Fax
    The field shows the transit carrier's fax number.
    Emails
    The transit carrier's email addresses are displayed.
  24. Expand Third Party Freight Information.
  25. Review and specify this information, as appropriate:
    ID
    This field shows the identifier for the third party responsible for paying freight charges.
    Name
    This field shows the name of the third party.
    'Attention of' Name
    This field shows an additional name.
    Unit
    This field shows the unit designator.
    Floor
    The field shows the level of the building.
    Building Number
    The building number allows to identify a particular building.
    Building Name
    The building name allows to identify a building.
    Post Office Box
    The post office box is located on the premises of a post office station.
    Street
    This field shows the street name.
    Postal Code
    This field shows the postal code.
    City Name
    This field shows the city or location name.
    Country
    This field shows the country.
    Country Subdivision Code
    This field shows the country subdivision code.
    Address Line 1 through Address Line 6
    These fields show additional parts of the address, which are defined by the user or updated based on the address format.
    Tax ID
    The tax ID is a number used to identify legal persons or businesses. The tax authorities assign the tax numbers to the registered businesses. Your business partners must provide you with their tax number. Business partners without a tax number are considered to be private persons.
    DUNS Number
    The Data Universal Numbering System number is a unique nine-digit code that is used to identify companies and group entities within an organization. It is issued at a company's request by the business information provider, Dun & Bradstreet.
    Phone
    The third party's telephone number is displayed.
    Fax
    The field shows the third party's fax number.
    Emails
    The third party's email addresses are displayed.
  26. Click Flex Fields.
    Review this information:
    Shipment
    This field indicates the Shipment for which the flex field applies.
    Line
    This is the shipment line.
    Name
    This field contains the name of the flex field to include from the external system.
    Type
    This field shows the type of data contained in the flex field, such as QuantityType, StringType, CodeType, and IndicatorType, as specified in the FlexFieldAllowList code list.
    Flex Field Value
    Depending on the field type, this shows the defined field value.
  27. Click View Configuration at the top of the window.
    You can review the configuration data that is used to determine what kind of printout is to be printed. This information is shown for each type of label or document.
    To change the displayed information, you must edit the master data, and then click Reload Configuration to update the configuration data.
  28. Review this information:
    Waybill Type
    A waybill is a transport document that confirms a contract between a carrier and a transport buyer for the transport of goods. Types of waybills are, for example, air waybill, CMR waybill, or rail consignment note. You use master data codes to maintain waybill types.
    EDI Waybill Type
    An EDI waybill according to VDA 4912 is a waybill sent through EDI together with an ASN. It contains a summary of the ASN contents.
    Packing List Type
    The packing list type is used to create a print job as part of the Print Packing List or Print Packing List Labels task.
    Packing Slip Type
    A packing slip is a document created by shipping personnel that accompanies a shipment and lists the contents of the shipment. You use master data codes to maintain packing slip types.
    Minimum Status for Packing Slip Task Processing
    Select the minimum status that the document must have for printing.

    The table shows the available statuses.

    Note: The statuses are taken from the TaskProcessingForStatus code list.
    Status Description
    Complete Shipper For this shipper, the SyncCarrierRoute BOD has been processed. It has either the Complete or the Processed status. All the shipments of the shipper have the Shipped status.
    Printable Shipper For this shipper, the SyncCarrierRoute BOD, SyncShipment BOD, and an optional SyncInvoice BOD have been processed. All of the shipments of the shipper have the Printable status. This status also allows shippers with the status of Complete to be processed.
    Invoice For this shipper, the SyncCarrierRoute BOD has been processed. It is either in the Complete or in the Processed status. The Priced status of the shipper is Priced via Invoice.
    No Printing Mode The task cannot be processed.
    Proforma Invoice For this shipper, the SyncCarrierRoute BOD has been processed. It is either in the Complete or in the Processed status. The Priced status of the shipper is Priced via Proforma Invoice, Mixed Pricing or Priced via Invoice.
    Released Shipment All the included shipments of the pro forma shipper or shipper that are currently available have at least the Released status.
    Shipped Shipment All the included shipments of the pro forma shipper or shipper that are currently available have at least the Shipped status.
    Staged Shipment All the included shipments of the pro forma shipper or shipper that are currently available have at least the Staged status.
    Master Label Type
    The master label is used on a transport handling unit that include inner packaging containing the same item. Normally, it provides information about the transport handling unit and the contained item. Select one of these label types:
    • VDA 4902 label (default)
    • AIAG B-10
    • AIAG B-3
    • Continental Label
    • Destination Label
    • ETI9 Label
    • Global Transport Label
    • Item Label
    • MAT Label
    • Mixed Load Label
    • No Label Type
    • Odette Label
    • VDA 4902 Label with Data Matrix Code
    Single Label Type
    Generally, the single label is used for a stand-alone inner packaging, which only contains one kind of item. It identifies the container and the item that is contained. According to VDA 4902, this label can also be used for containers for which no label is printed for the inner packaging.
    Mixed Label Type
    The Mixed Label Type is used on transport handling units that include inner packagings of different items. Normally, it provides information about the transport handling unit, the supplier and the receiver. Sometimes, it provides a list of the contained items. This is especially the case when the label is used as a part of GTL implementations that use this information in a 2D barcode.
    Destination Label Type
    This label is used per transport handling unit. It only provides the destination for the transport handling unit. It does not include any item information.
    Mixed Load Label Type
    Unlike the Mixed Label this label is used to indicate a mixed transport handling unit. Usually, it only contains the MIXED LOAD caption, but no other information. It is used together with a Transport Handling Unit Packing List Label or a list of Mixed Master Labels.
    Caution: 
    This label must not be confused with the B10 and B16 labels. These are, in Shipping terminology, mixed labels.
    Mixed Master Label Type
    This label identifies a specific item as part of a transport handling unit. It is used for mixed outer packaging, and usually, multiple Mixed Master Labels are printed.
    Caution: 
    Different trading partners use different criteria to determine when to print a label. Usually, the label is used together with a Mixed Load Label or a Mixed Label.
    Quick Receive Label Type
    This label type facilitates the process that covers the receiving of shipments. It usually only contains the shipment or ASN number in the barcode format. It allows to receive a transport handling unit, shipment, or container by scanning a 1D barcode.
    Note: The quick receive label is printed as part of the printQuickReceiveLabelsTask. Through the Quick Receive Label Type setting, you can configure if a shipper label, shipment label, or several transport handling unit labels are to be printed.
    Quick Receive Label Mode

    Select the label mode for the quick receive label type.

    This table shows the available label modes.

    Label type Description
    Quick Receive Label per Shipper The Quick Receive Label per Shipper mode is used to facilitate the receiving of shippers.
    Quick Receive Label per Shipment The Quick Receive Label per Shipment mode is used to facilitate the receiving of shipments.
    Quick Receive Label per Transport Handling Unit The Quick Receive Label per Transport Handling mode is used when the transport handling unit must be labeled with a Quick Receive Label.
    Transport Handling Unit Packing List Label Type
    This label type is used for all types of packing lists on the transport handling unit level.

    Example: Ford’s Mixed Master Load List, which replaces the Mixed Master Label and contains each item of a transport handling unit. The item number and the quantity are printed in a human-readable form and as barcodes.

    Pack Label Type
    Inner packaging can contain different items, and they can contain packs. A pack usually contains a specific item. A pack can be labeled. For this scenario, a Pack Label is required.

    Example: A container contains a thousand screws, which are packed in twenty bags of fifty screws each. Each of the bags is labeled with a pack label, the container is labeled with a single label or a mixed single label.

    Use Intermediate Containers on ASN
    Caution: 
    Select this check box only on explicit request of your trading partner. Intermediate containers are containers to which no other role is assigned in the packaging structure. You can select this check box if you are working with at least three genuine packaging levels without auxiliary packaging. The outer level of packaging is represented by the outer master or mixed packaging level. The inner level is represented by the single packaging level. The intermediate level is represented by the intermediate packaging. If this check box is cleared, intermediate containers are declared as auxiliary packaging. All the boxes that are contained are directly assigned to the parent container of this packaging.
    Carrier Interface Type
    Specify or review the carrier interface type for the electronic documents exchange. See Configuring the carrier interface.
    ASN Type
    This field indicates the Advanced Ship Notice type. These types are available:
    • Standard
    • AMES-T
    • Process ASN after all Invoices
    • Process ASN after all Proforma Invoices
    ASN Cancellation Supported
    This check box indicates whether ASN cancellation is supported. See Canceling an ASN.
    Pick-Up Process
    This check box indicates if a pick-up process is used for this customer.

    The pick-up sheet message is a message from a customer to its suppliers and carriers. It provides information regarding the pick-up of material at the supplier's location and the delivery of the material to the receiving site. The detail conditions are set out in the contract or order.

    Print Country of Origin
    Select this check box to print the country of origin on a packing slip according to DIN 4994.
    Workflow Name
    This field contains the name of the workflow. A workflow summarizes tasks that can be assigned to groups of customers. With the Automotive workflow, for example, CarrierRoute BOD and Shipment BOD trigger the creation of a shipper. The Automotive workflow uses these tasks: Printing labels for single containers, Printing labels for master containers, Printing the packing slip, Printing the waybill, Publishing the ASN, Printing the EDI waybill, Archiving the shipper.
    Trading Partner
    This field contains the trading partner. The trading partners are maintained as master data codes.
    Language
    This field shows the language in which the documents are printed.
    Language for Export Documents
    This field shows the language in which export-related documents are printed.
    Container Aggregation Mode
    This field shows how containers are aggregated for label printing.
    Note: A master container is a container on the floor level, or level 1, that contains sub containers, for example, a pallet. A master container does not contain shipped goods.
    • No Aggregation: No aggregation is performed.
    • Aggregate Master: Each container with the Master role is aggregated to a Single role container. All articles in inner containers are assigned to the Single role container. All inner containers are set to auxiliary containers. A Single label is printed for all master containers.
    • Aggregate Single Pallet as Master: Each container with the Single role that is not contained in any outer container and that has assigned the Pallet packaging type in Packaging Information is set to the Master role. A Master label is printed.
    Item Consolidation Mode
    This attribute determines how the elements of two containers are identified as being equal. You can use this field to define the trading partner-specific criteria that determine whether labels for mixed pallets are to be printed. By configuring the Item Consolidation Mode, you can determine for each trading partner which shipment lines should be defined as positions of the same kind.
    • No Label Mode: Per shipment and shipment line number
    • Per Item: Two items are considered equal if the item number is the same. All other properties are ignored
    • Per Item and Lot: Two items are considered equal if the internal item numbers and lots of these two items are the same
    • Per Item and Lot and Order
    • Per Item and Lot and RAN or Kanban
    • Per Item and Order
    • Per Item and RAN or Kanban

    Depending on this setting, a Master or Mixed label is printed for the pallet.

    Customer Container Type
    Specify No. of Layers to Add to add the number of layers to the container type that is provided by Infor LN. During the calculation of the container structure, the number of layers is calculated. This is performed by dividing the number of containers with content by the number of containers per layer. The result is added to the loading unit number, which is stored as the customer container number of the pallet.
    Note: The calculation requires the No. of Layers to Add setting. Adjust this setting in the Pattern for Formatting Customer Container Type field of the respective customer or trading partner code.
    Cost Item for Clause 92
    This field shows the cost item for the FIAT Chrysler Automobiles Clause 92 process. Based on the contract for the associated item, Clause 92 allows the supplier to request reimbursement for expendable packaging. This may be the case when returnable containers should have been used, but were not available.
    Note: The name of the item must match the name of the item in the ERP system.
    Split Shipment Lines by RAN/KANBAN
    This check box determines whether item quantities of shipment lines are grouped by RAN/KANBAN numbers. If selected, the item quantities of boxes that contain items with the same item number and differing RAN/KANBAN numbers must not be summarized.
    Note: This configuration is required, for example, by the Renault trading partner.
    Check Homogeneous Container Structure
    This check box shows whether a special examination of the container structure is active. The check can be activated in the trading partner and customer master data. The Heterogenous, Homogenous and Unknown options can be managed on shipment line level.
    Note: This function is required, for example, by the trading partner Renault.
    Add Container Item to ASN

    If activated, the container item is added to the ASN that is published.

    Note: This check box should be selected for all the customers that are assigned to FIAT Chrysler Automobiles North America. To preconfigure the check box, select Add Container Item to ASN on the Values 2 tab of the Customers code list.
    Calculate CUM for Containers
    When selected, this check box causes the calculation of container CUMs for reusable containers in Shipping.