Adding codes

You add codes from the Enterprise only. The codes are available to all Warehouse instances.

To add a code:

  1. Select Configuration > Codes > System.
  2. Click New.
  3. Complete this information in the Codes (New) header section:
    List Name
    Specify the name or identifier (ID) of the new code category, for example, State.
    Description
    Description of the code category.
    Parent Code List Name
    If this code category relates to another code category, select that code category here, for example, if a code list is used to control state codes that are valid.

    For example, the Parent Code List Name in this example may be the ISOCOUNTRY.

    This function is not used by any codes at this time.

    Parent Code
    The specific code for this parent code.

    In the example above, the Parent Code would be set to US, which is a valid country code in the Parent Code List Name.

    This function is not used by any codes at this time.

    Enterprise Code
    Determines that the code list applies only at the enterprise level.
    Used Externally
    Indicates that this code is used by systems outside Infor WMS and is not maintained on this page.
  4. Complete this information in the Codes (New) detail list section:
    Code
    Short or abbreviated name of the code, for example, TX for Texas.
    Description
    Long description of the code.
    Active
    Indicates that this code is active and is displayed in drop-down menus throughout the application.
    Sequence
    Number that determines the order the code is displayed on the drop-down menu showing active codes. Lower sequence numbers are displayed at the top of the drop-down menu.
    Notes
    User-defined notes pertaining to the code.
    User Defined 1 through 5
    User-defined fields that you can use for reference on reports if needed.
  5. Click Save.