Transaction rules

Transaction Rules define whether the system allows creation of shipments without order information on the system.

1. From the tree in the application rules side panel, choose Document Specific > (Document Type) > Outbound Logistics > Shipping Preference. The Shipping Preference Search window displays.
2. In the Shipping Preference Search window, choose the Transaction Rules tab.
3. Enter information in the applicable fields. Refer to the table that follows for field level descriptions.
4. Choose the Save icon.

   Table 1. Transaction rules tab

   Field

   Description

   Order Available On System

   Select the appropriate option from the drop-down list to ensure that the shipments are either created against existing orders or not. The options are: May Be - Select this option if the orders might be available on the system. No - Select this option if the orders are not available on the system. Yes - Select this option if the orders are available on the system. Note: The May Be or No options are applicable only when the inventory is received for WMS nodes. For Sterling™ Order Management System nodes, order must be available in the system to successfully load the node's inventory picture.