Merging shipments

A single order can create several shipments because of backorders or partial allocations, for example. When you process an order with more than one shipment, multiple invoices are created for each shipment. Because customers might want a single invoice, the Warehouse application provides a feature called merge shipments.

You merge shipments to create only one invoice for the same document, destination, and location. This procedure outlines the process for merging shipments.

Note: Merge shipments on the feedback forms before you release the shipping feedback. Only unreleased shipments can be merged. After you merge the shipments, you cannot undo the merge. The shipments must all be at the same processing stage when you merge them; for example, finished picking feedback.
  1. Access the appropriate form according to the processing stage of your shipment:

    • Picking Feedback by Document (WH30.1)

    • Picking Feedback by Shipment (WH30.2)

    • Packing Feedback by Document (WH31.1)

    • Packing Feedback by Shipment (WH31.2)

    • Shipping Feedback by Document (WH32.1)

    • Shipping Feedback by Shipment (WH32.2)

  2. Inquire on the document you want to merge.
  3. Click Merge to open the Merge Shipments subform.
    Note: You cannot undo a merge after you select OK on the Merge Shipments subform. When you perform shipping feedback, all document lines are displayed on one shipment.
  4. Select the Merge form action to merge the shipments.

Related reports and inquiries

To Use
List shipments by process step (pick, pack, ship, release, or close) Shipments In Process (WH222)
Inquire on shipments for a specific location Shipment Inquiry (WH80.1)
Inquire on shipments for a specific document Shipment Inquiry by System (WH80.2)
List all shipments for an item, to help decide which shipments are not to be totally filled (so you can give priority to your best customers) Open Item Shipment Inquiry (WH82.1)