Set up a document flow to define how to import a transfer order into the EDI transfer order staging journal from, for example, a 3PL warehouse or an external warehouse management system (WMS).
On the document flow, you can set a custom message to import a the Transfer order. For example: 'XML transfer order to EDI transfer order' (940). When the import is completed, the applicable validations are done automatically.
You can choose to exchange this EDI message using a web service. In this case, instead of a message, use an inbound web service action with the applicable custom message as request message.
Steps
Click EDI party setup.
Click the Document flow tab.
Click New.
For a transfer order confirmation document flow, use a ‘blank’ origin.
In the Origin field, do not enter a value.In the Account code field, select Warehouse.
Note
You can also select EDI group to link the document flow to an EDI group. As a result, the document flow is applied to all EDI parties with the EDI group assigned.In the Account selection field, enter or select a value.
In the Document flow field, select Transfer shipment.
In the Direction field, select Inbound.
You can use a number sequence to define the EDI history record ID.
In the Number sequence field, enter or select a value.
You can use a document flow in a testing phase. If you do so, you can indicate this for informational purposes.
Select the Test check box.
Define the desired message or inbound web service action.
In the Message field or in the Web service action field, enter or select the custom message built for the transfer order.
By default, a document flow is active. You can deactivate a document flow. So, it isn't used.
Clear the Active check box.
Close the page.
Notes
To be able to receive an EDI message based on this document flow, the GLN code must be set for the current company (legal entity).
Make sure the appropriate journal validations are set up.