Creating requests

Before you start creating requests, you must first define request types and request subtypes.

Note: You can also create requests from the Style, Material, and Trim panel. Right-click a record and select Create Request.
  1. Select Basics > Request.
  2. Click the New icon.
  3. Specify request attributes:
    Request ID
    Specify a request ID.

    To generate an ID, click Generate ID.

    To configure the ID Generator, see Configuring ID Generator.

    Request #
    Displays the number of the request.
    Request For
    Select Style, Material, or Trim.
    Note: When you add an existing style, material, or trim item, this field gets updated automatically to reflect the type of the requested item.

    In creating requests for Style, each request can only include the sizes available from one size range. The item mix will also refer to the main colors and main size range of the style.

    Type

    Select a request type from the list.

    You can define types in Generic Lookup.

    Note: Costing requests are available for style items only.
    Sub Type
    Select a request subtype.

    You can define subtypes in Generic Lookup.

    Request By
    Displays the name of user that created the request
    Iteration
    Displays the number of requests created per subtype of the record
    Request Date
    Specify a request date.
    Due Date
    Specify a due date.
    Received Date
    Specify a received date.
    Status
    Select a status from the list.
    Note: To resend requests that have already been processed and allow your supplier to reenter details in Partner Collaboration, select Resent as the status. Alternatively, click Send Request. Clicking the Send Request option notifies you when you have on-going requests still in process. Wait until on-going requests are completed.
    Notes
    Specify notes for the request.
    Free Field 1
    Specify any other related details pertaining to the request.
  4. Click Save.