Data Setup

Deciding whether an order is a direct distribution order or not is determined by the way the request for items is processed to meet a customer's need.  This depends on the combination of two things:  the value of the direct distribution flag and the shipment type.  The conditions to create and process a direct distribution order are summarized in the chart below.

Direct Distribution Conditions

To process a direct distribution order, there are several important fields and data categories that must be setup correctly.  Below is a list which highlights the important processing parameters.

Order Information

·     Direct Distribution Flag - This flag indicates whether or not this sales order will be shipped from the sales office to someone other than the transaction customer.  Valid values are:

Y - Yes this order will be shipped from the sourcing location to the end customer of a direct distribution relationship.

N - No this order is not part of a direct distribution relationship.  The items ordered will be shipped to the transaction customer.

·     Sales Order Shipment Type - This field determines whether an order is to be sent from a sales office location to the transaction customer or whether it is to be shipped directly from another sourcing location to the end customer.  There are two valid shipment types for sales orders:

D    - Direct ship

W   - Warehouse ship

For direct distribution orders, the shipment type of each order line must be "W" (warehouse ship).