Product Cartonization Package Setup field descriptions
The fields are listed in alphabetical order.
- Active
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Clear this option to deactivate the record. By default, the record is active when you create it.
- Check Height/Width/Length When Filling
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Select the appropriate options to compare the measurements of the package with products during the cartonization process. If you clear the options, the package cube and weight are still compared to the product.
- Description
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Specify a description for the package.
- Height/Width/Length
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Specify the height, width, and length of the package. The UOM from the Package Dimensional Sized Measure in Cubic field is used. Depending on the Check Height/Width/Length When Filling options, the package dimensions are compared to the product dimensions during the cartonization process.
- Minimum and Maximum Cube Percent
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Specify the minimum and maximum fill requirements for the package. Specify 0 to indicate no requirement. The minimum cube percent cannot be greater than or equal to the maximum fill requirement. The maximum cube percent cannot be less than or equal to the minimum fill requirement.
The default values are from the warehouse record.
- Minimum and Maximum Weight
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Specify the minimum and maximum weight requirements for the package. Specify 0 to indicate no requirement. The minimum weight cannot be greater than or equal to the maximum weight. The maximum weight cannot be less than or equal to the minimum weight.
The weight is measured in pounds.
- Non-Dimensional
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Select this option if the package is used for products, based on cube and weight measurements instead of height, width, and length. Examples include drums for liquids or pallets for large machinery. A non-dimensional product can also be an irregular size, such as rake.
Typically, a package type and package group are specified for non-dimensional packages.
If you select this option, the Check Height/Width/Length When Filling options become unavailable.
- Package Dimensional Sized Measure in Cubic
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Specify the unit of measurement (UOM) that is used to determine the size of package. The UOM from the warehouse record is the default value. If AO Default is selected, the UOM from SA System Administrator-System-General is displayed beside the field.
- Package Group
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Select a package group type to assign the package to a group of similar package types. This value associates the package with products if these conditions are met in Product Setup or Product Catalog Setup:
- Group Type Only is selected in the Packing Restriction field. This setting indicates that product can be packed with other products, based on package group type.
- The package group for the package is also selected for the product.
- Package ID
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Specify an ID for the package. Follow the naming conventions established by your company.
- Package Type
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Select a package type to provide a general description of the package. Because the package type can be specified on product records, you can use this value to associate the package with products.
- Packing Instructions
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Specify packing instructions for the package, such as Use bubble wrap or Include gel ice packs.
- Tare Weight
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Specify the weight of the package. This value is used to determine the billable weight for shipping.
- Warehouse
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Specify the warehouse in which the package is used.