We have an order with a single order line with a quantity of 1. This item is a large metal frame building and will take at least 3 50 FT flatbed trailers to ship. What is the best way to do multiple shipments against this single line? I’ve looked into handling units (50 FT trailer) and adding 3 of those to the shipment but I’m not crazy about splitting the line in to .333 of each to add an equal amount to each handling unit. Wondering if there is a better way to handle this scenario.
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I'm curious why you need multiple shipments. I understand there is a need for 3 flat bed trailers.
If you can elaborate on the business requirement, that may be helpful. For example, are the trailers coming to pick up the material on 3 separate days and you are hoping to avoid decrementing inventory after day 1?
Also, can you please share what IFS version you are using?
Hmm, this is a bit of a tricky scenario.
Have you considered just partially reserving the line prior to each Shipment?
Document Text could be added to indicate what physical items are being delivered with the Shipment.
A rule could be added to the Report Layout to modify the quantity or remove it so that it is not confusing to your end customer.
Another alternative could be setting up “dummy” inventory parts that represent what is being shipped out. For example, a part number that represents the 1st portion of the Building you’re shipping. You could keep this in inventory at zero cost and add it to the customer order. Each line could be connected to a separate Shipment.
Once all the “dummy” parts are shipped, you could “ship” out the actual Sales Part to decrement inventory and invoice the customer.
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