Merging shipments

Merging shipments is an optional procedure used to combine shipments based on the parameters you select.

A single document or document line can cause the creation of several shipments, for example, because of backorders.

When you process a document with more than one shipment, multiple invoices are created for each shipment. However, customers usually only want one invoice. The Warehouse application provides a function called "merge shipments" for this reason. By merging shipments, you can create only one invoice for the same document, destination, and location.

Merge shipments on the feedback forms before you release the shipping feedback. Only unreleased shipments are allowed to 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.

This procedure outlines the process for merging shipments.

Procedure flow: Merging shipments

Merge shipments

  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 a document.
  3. Select the Merge command button to open Merge Shipments (WH33.7).
  4. Select the OK form action to merge the shipments.

    When you perform shipping feedback, all document lines are displayed on one shipment.

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 System (WH80.2)