Field Descriptions for Carton Details (PS41)

• Packing No. - a unique system generated number assigned to a Pack in Packing Entry (PS30). The Packing Number must be Closed, all Sales Orders assigned to the Pack must be unInvoiced and the Pack cannot be assigned to another Shipment.

  Tip: If you are manually entering the Packing Number, the preceding zeros need not be entered.

• Carton Entry Method - this field determines the way the Shipper updates the Cartons when a Packing Number is entered in the Packing Number field. The default is set up in Maintain Packing Station Tables (PS09/Shipper). The Shipper can change the selection prior to entering a Packing Number. There are two options available:
  • Auto - all Cartons associated with the Packing Number are automatically listed in the Carton ID list box at the bottom of the screen.

    When a Packing Number is entered, the Packing Number list box automatically displays the Pack details. The 'Total Cartons' for the Pack are displayed and the 'Entered Cartons' equals the 'Total Cartons' for the Pack. This number increases and decreases as Cartons are added or deleted.

  • Prompt - the Cartons associated with the Packing Number are not listed in the Carton ID list box when the Packing Number is entered. The Carton IDs must be manually entered or scanned.

    When a Packing Number is entered, the Packing Number list box displays the Pack details. The 'Total Cartons' for the Pack are displayed and the 'Entered Cartons' column is set to zero. The 'Entered Cartons' field increases and decreases as Cartons are added or deleted.

• The Packing No. list box includes the following columns:
  • Pack No.
  • Packer
  • Close Date
  • Close/Hold Packer
  • Total Cartons
  • Entered Cartons

  Double clicking a Packing Number in the list box automatically opens Display Packing/Shipment Info (PS45).

• Pallet ID - unique system generate number assigned to a Pallet. You cannot enter a Pallet ID that is associated with another Shipment. You can populate the Pallet ID field in three ways:
  • Create a Pallet ID by clicking Create Pallet.
  • Scan or manually enter a Pallet ID if Pallet Labels are preprinted in Generate/Print Carton & Pallet ID Labels (PS20).
  • Select an existing Pallet using the query.

  This is not a mandatory field.

• Carton ID - this field is mandatory when the Carton Entry Method is set to 'Prompt'; otherwise Cartons are automatically updated to the Shipment. The Carton ID must be associated with a Packing Number that is already part of the Shipment. You can add a Carton ID to this field in three ways:
  • Scan the Carton ID label.
  • Manually enter the Carton ID number.
  • Double-click on the Carton ID line in the list box.

  Tip: You can also scan or enter a Shipment Number or a Packing Number in this field.

• Carton Update Method - determines the way in which the Weight and Volume are entered for each Carton, and determines the way the Shipper edits the measurements or adds a Tracking Number for each Carton. The default is set up in PS09/Shipper. Prior to entering a Carton ID, you can change this field. This field is disabled when a Carton is recalled.

  Note: The Carton Update Method works with the Carton Entry Method. For details on the Carton Update/Carton Entry relationship, click here.

  There are four Carton Update Methods:

  • Prompt-Use Estimates - the Estimated Weight and Volume are automatically moved to the 'Actual' Weight and Volume fields. The Shipper scans or enters the Carton ID and the cursor automatically moves to the Tracking Number field. The Shipper must manually click Update Carton or Delete Carton to add/delete each Carton to the list box.

  • Prompt-Use Actual - the measurements (Weight, Length, Width and Height) must be entered in the 'Measurement' grid (or else remain at zero). The Shipper scans or enters the Carton ID and the cursor automatically moves to the Tracking Number field. The Shipper must manually click Update Carton or Delete Carton to add/delete each Carton to the list box.

  • Auto-Use Estimates - when the Shipper scans or enters the Carton ID, the Carton details automatically populate the list box and the Estimated Weight and Volume are automatically moved to the 'Actual' Weight and Volume fields. If adjustments to the Carton IDs Weight or Volume are required or if a Tracking Number is required, the Shipper can recall the Carton ID and manually enter the information.

  • Auto-Use Actual - when the Shipper scans or enters the Carton ID, the Carton details automatically populate the list box and the 'Actual' Weight and Volume remain at zero. The Carton ID must be recalled from the list box in order to manually enter the Actual measurements and Tracking Number for each Carton.

• Tracking No. - this field allows you to enter a Tracking Number for the current Carton. This is an optional field. The Tracking Number is supplied by the Carrier shipping the goods.
  • Note: If Tracking Numbers are entered on the Ship folder in PS41, then the Tracking Number field is unavailable.

  • Note: When using TMS with PS41, the Tracking Number field is unavailable.

• Box Type - displays the Box Type used for the current Carton. If CC00/Packing Station has a 'Default Box Type' defined, the default displays in this field. You can enter a Box Type or select a Box Type from the query. This is an optional field.
  • When a Default Box Type is defined in CC00, the default displays in this field. Note: if the Shipper updates any of the measurements, the Box Type is removed from the Box Type field when the Carton is updated (but the new measurements remain).

  • When a Default Box Type is defined in CC00, the Box Type measurements (defined in PS09/Box Types) are automatically inserted into the Length, Width and Height field of the Measurements grid. If the Carton Update Method is set to 'Prompt-Use Estimates' or 'Auto-Use Estimates', the Box Type measurements override the Estimates.

• The 'Measurements' grid displays the measurements related to the current Carton ID. All measurements are displayed in US or Metric as defined in the 'Measuring Units' field in Maintain Sales Office/Whse Number (CC96). The following columns are included in the grid:
  • Weight
  • Estimated Weight
  • +- % (the percentage difference between the actual and estimated weights)
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Volume (calculated based on the Length, Width and Height of the Carton)
  • Estimated Volume (calculated based on the measurements in IM13)
  • +-% (the percentage difference between the actual and the estimated volumes)

• The Carton ID list box displays the details of all Cartons included in the Shipment. All measurements are displayed in US or Metric as defined in the 'Measuring Units' field in CC96. The following columns are included in the list box:
  • Weigh Sequence - for additional information, click here
  • Carton ID
  • Tracking No.
  • Weight
  • Estimate
  • +-% (the percentage difference between the actual and estimated weights)
  • Volume
  • Estimate
  • +-% (the percentage difference between the actual and the estimated volumes)
  • Packing Number
  • Pallet ID

Button Label	Icon	Functionality
Delete Pack		Deletes the Pack highlighted in the list box and all associated Cartons.
Create Pallet		Creates a Pallet ID and displays it in the Pallet ID field. The Pallet ID Label automatically prints if Auto Print is defined in PS11.
Link Cartons to Pallet		Links all Cartons in the Carton ID list box to the current Pallet ID.
Clear Pallet		Clears the Pallet ID currently displayed in the Pallet ID field.
Empty Pallet		Removes all Cartons from the current Pallet. The Pallet ID is still available for use with the current Shipment.
Print Pallet ID		Prints the Pallet ID Label(s) for the Shipment. The printer is associated with the Operator ID logged onto Enterprise. If this button is unavailable or 'grey', then the Operator ID has not been granted access to print this label in PS11. Please see your System Administrator to modify PS11.
Update Carton		Updates any changes or additions made to the Carton and returns the updated information to the Carton ID list box.
Delete Carton		Deletes the current Carton ID from the Shipment. If the Carton was associated with a Pallet, the Carton is automatically removed from the Pallet.
Add Carton to Packing No.		Toggle to the 'Add Carton to Packing No.' to add Cartons to the Pack.
Remove Carton from Packing No.		Toggle to the 'Remove Carton from Packing No.' to delete Cartons from the Pack.
Get Weight		Updates the 'Actual' Weight field for the current Carton with the weight received from the Scale. If this icon is unavailable or 'grey', then the Operator ID has not been been granted access to the Scale in PS11.