Package definition - binding or alternative allowed

You can use these options to determine the handling unit structure that is used to ship items in the outbound flow:

• The Package Definition Binding check box in the Outbound Order Lines (whinh2120m000) session
• The Advise Alternative Package Definition Allowed check box in the Item Data by Warehouse (whwmd2110s000) session

Each option works differently in terms of outbound advising and handling unit validation. Use the option that best suits the requirements of your organization.

Advise Alternative Package Definition Allowed

If the Advise Alternative Package Definition Allowed check box is cleared, only inventory packed in the specified package definition is advised. All other inventory of the ordered item is ignored for the outbound advice.

While in stock, handling units are sometimes repacked. When a user repacks inventory, LN does not check if the repacked inventory matches the handling unit template of the package definition specified for the inventory. Consequently, although the correct package definition is advised, the handling unit structure may not match the handling unit template.

If this check box is selected, the item can be advised from any inventory, regardless of the package definition used.

Package Definition Binding

If the Package Definition Binding check box is selected, any inventory (of the ordered item) with or without package definition can be advised. During shipment creation, the advised inventory is repacked according to the handling unit template of the package definition of the outbound order line. Consequently, the shipped items are always packed according to this handling unit template.

If this check box is cleared, the package definition of the outbound order line is a default value that the user can change.