Entering Carton Header Information

The Carton Header defines detailed carton information. The system updates carton header information in real-time so that you can view the most current detail, such as a carton's current status or weight.

Set up the system to automatically assign carton numbers in the UCC 128 Assigned Vendor NumberUCC 128 Assigned Vendor Number control maintenance records. Use the Valid Package TypesValid Package Types control maintenance record to define carton types.

All other information on the Carton Header is either optional or view-only. For example, you can assign a UPS tracking number to a carton. Use this unique number instead of the UCC 128 vendor number to more easily track the carton.

Note: UCC 128 vendor numbers identify a shipment by the vendor, content, and location.

To enter carton header information:

1. From the Whse Mgt > Warehouse Maintenance menu, select Carton Packing Maintenance to display the Carton Packing screen.

2. Display the carton for which to enter carton header information.

3. Use the Header hot key to display the Carton Header.

Note: The Carton Header automatically displays when you create a new carton.

4. View and populate the fields, as needed.

   Field	Description
   Ctn#	Carton number as assigned by the system. You can edit the system-assigned number, as needed. You must manually enter a carton number in this field if you did not get up the system to automatically assign carton numbers. Note:Set up the system to automatically assign carton numbers in theCreate UCC 128 Shipping Label IDandUCC 128 Assigned Vendor Numbercontrol maintenance records.
   Ctn Type	Type of carton that you are packing. You must define a carton type for each carton. Press F10 to select a carton type. Note: Define carton types in the Valid Package TypesValid Package Types control maintenance record.
   Tracking #	Enter a tracking number to assign to the carton, as needed, such as a USPS or FedEx tracking number to locate the package in transit. User-created tracking number to assign to a carton for informational purposes.
   Ctn Weight *	Total weight of the carton's contents. The system calculates carton weight using each product's weight as defined in Product Maintenance.
   Manifest # *	If the carton being viewed is on a manifest, the system displays the manifest number on which the order exists. Note: An order must be on a manifest if you are using Carton Loading for the order.
   Packer	User who is packing the carton. You can change the packer name, if needed. For example, if another user completes a carton for someone else, you can change the packer's name to correspond with the user that finished it.
   Status	Current status assigned to the carton. Change the status, as needed.
   Staging Locn	Location in which to stage the carton after it is packed. Enter or edit the staging location, if needed. The system prompts the user for the staging location defined for the order's ship via.

   * View Only

5. Press Esc to save the information and return to Carton Packing.

To enter carton header information:

1. From the Warehouse Management menu, select Carton Packing to display the Carton Packing window.

2. Display the carton for which to enter carton header information.

3. In the Carton Header area on the right side of the window, edit the fields, as needed.

   Field	Description
   Tracking Number	Enter a tracking number to assign to the carton, as needed, such as a USPS or FedEx tracking number to locate the package in transit. Numbers entered here also display on the Pack Order Status. User-created tracking number to assign to a carton for informational purposes.
   Weight	(View Only) Total weight of the carton's contents. The system calculates carton weight using each product's weight as defined in Product Maintenance.
   Manifest Number	If the order being packed into the carton is on a manifest, the system displays the manifest number on which the order exists. Note: An order must be on a manifest if you are using Carton Loading for the order.
   Packer	User who is packing the carton. You can change the packer name, if needed. For example, if another user completes a carton for someone else, you can change the packer's name to correspond with the user that finished it.
   Staging Location	Location in which to stage the carton after it is packed. Enter or edit the staging location, if needed.

4. Continue with carton packing.

Note:Users are prompted for the carton type when packing is complete.

See Also:

Packing Orders in Different Warehouse Environments

Packing Orders from Carton Packing Maintenance