Defining freight codes (BL/DST)

Freight codes are used in the and applications. You can use freight codes with orders and identify a general ledger accounting unit, account, and sub-account.

You can attach freight codes to a purchase order add-on charge code. When you specify a create PO or drop ship order and that freight code is used on the order, a corresponding purchase order add-on charge is generated on the purchase order for a penny. You can then change the penny to the purchase order add-on charge amount.

Follow these steps to define freight code:

  1. Access Freight Codes (BL12.1).
  2. Specify or select the company, freight code, and accounts.
  3. In the Ven Opt field, click whether the specifying a carrier is required, optional, or prohibited.
  4. In the Frt Opt field, click whether freight charges are required, optional, or prohibited when you specify this freight code on an order.
  5. In the PO AOC field, specify which add-on cost to use for invoices.
  6. In the Stat field, click whether the freight code is active or inactive.
  7. Click Add.