Define Settings for Packaging Actions

… whether packaging actions should be executed automatically as soon as delivery is fully packed or fully issued.

0 = No, packaging actions are performed manually by using option 39 in (MWS410)

1 = Yes, packaging actions are performed automatically when fully packed

2 = Yes, packing actions are performed automatically when the delivery is confirmed as shipped.

… the packaging type used to group different packaging or containers to be printed on freight documents.

You must select a packaging type that has the 'Apply CO charges' field activated (1 or 2) in (DRS080).

… whether packaging is charged to the order. This applies to customer orders only, transaction type=31 (TTYP=31).

For alternative 1 and 2, the cost of the packaging is added to the order.

You must select alternative 1 or 2.

… whether the charge is internal.

Alternatives:

0 = No, external charge

1 = Yes, internal charge.

An internal charge is added to the total order cost when the contribution margin is calculated. The customer is always invoiced for external charges, while internal charges are not invoiced.

Select external charge (0).

… the sequence in which each information field should be displayed.

To change the sequence, switch the numbers. To add new information fields, specify the numbers and names of the information fields.

Example:

To add a new information field between 10 and 20, assign this new field a number between 11 and 19. Press Enter. The new field is then placed in the correct order.

… a field or data element from a specific file.

… the status of the generic object control table.

Alternatives:

10 = Preliminary

20 = Definite

90 = Blocked/Expired.

… a grouping of several fields from different files that regulate matrix entries. In this case, the MMAD6 'Packaging Charges Selection' field group is selected.

Field groups are defined by the system and cannot be changed.

… the first, second, and third valid value to be compared with the contents of a control object. If the contents are greater than or equal to this start value, the record is accepted.

If there are several start values, the one that is the closest to the lowest value is valid.

Example:

Start value 1 could be 'Product group'. Select a product group by pressing F4='Prompt'.

Start value 2 could be 'Item no.'. Select an item number by pressing F4.

Start value 3 could be 'Customer no.'. Select a customer number by pressing F4.

… whether packaging actions should be executed automatically as soon as a delivery is fully packed or fully issued.

0 = No, packaging actions are performed manually by using option 39 in (MWS410)

1 = Yes, packaging actions are performed automatically when fully packed

2 = Yes, packing actions are performed automatically when the delivery is confirmed as shipped.

… the method for creating a new order line. Select 1='Add line to order (CO/DO/RO)', or 2='Create new requisition order'. To include the packaging transactions in the inventory balance and history of (MWS068) and (MWS070), you must select alternative 1 or 2.

For alternative 1, the packaging is added as an order line on the first order for the delivery. The added order line will be automatically issued.

For alternative 2, a requisition order is created for the packaging regardless of whether the packaging was used for a CO, DO or RO. The requisition order will be created using the order type specified for the packaging type.

General packaging type

General item type

… the item number connected to this packaging. If packaging actions are activated for this packaging's packaging type, then an item number must be provided. The specified item number cannot be used for another packaging.

When the packaging ledger is to be updated for inbound goods, this item number is used to find which packaging should be used to update it. For the packaging ledger to be updated, the packaging type must have this action activated and the order type (for example, PO type) must have packaging actions activated. Under these conditions, a receipt of the item entered here will result in the packaging ledger being updated for the relevant owner/holder.

(OIS010/J)

(CRS200/H)

(PPS095/I)

… the owner or holder of stock or packaging materials.

This field is used as the identity against which the packaging ledger (MWS080) is updated.

… the type of M3 identity that is associated with the owner.

Alternatives:

1-'Supplier'

2-'Customer'

3-'Warehouse'.

… the M3 ID connected to an owner. The M3 ID is controlled by the owner type.

M3 ID starts (CRS620) for owner type 1, (CRS610) for owner type 2, and (MMS005) for owner type 3. Select the appropriate M3 ID.

… the sequence in which each the table is read when trying to identify an applicable rule. Sequence 10 is read before sequence 90.

The field priority is in line with the sequence.

… a field or data element from a specific file.

This field is used to create keys or search paths for user defined tables and to create the contents of user defined files.

… the status of the generic object control table.

Alternatives:

• 10-'Preliminary'
• 20-'Definite'
• 90-'Blocked/Expired'

… the parties that will be the holder of the packaging after packaging actions are executed.

Alternatives:

• 1-'Consignee'

  The recipient of the delivery holds the packaging. It can be a customer, a warehouse, or a supplier.

• 2-'Forwarder'

  The forwarding agent used for the transport of the delivery holds the packaging.

You can overrule the (DRS081) setup for the order line creation method.

The field indicates the action to take to create an order line.

Alternatives:

• 0-'None'
• 1-'Add line to order (CO/DO/RO)'
• 2-'Create new requisition order'

For alternative 1, the packaging item is added as an order line on the first order for the delivery. The added line is issued automatically .

For alternative 2, a requisition order is created for the packaging item, using the order types below.

Alternatives:

10-'Preliminary'

20-'Definite'

90-'Block/Expired'

Alternatives:

1-'Consignee'

The recipient of the delivery will hold the packaging. It can be a customer, a warehouse, or a supplier.

2-'Forwarder'

Alternatives:

0-'None'

1- 'Add line to order (CO/DO/RO)'

2-'Create new requisition order'

For alternative 1, the packaging item is added as an order line on the first order for the delivery. The added line is automatically issued.

For alternative 2, a requisition order is created for the packaging item, using the order types below.