Overview
The Container Type object provides the ability to establish the types of containers used in the packaging and shipping processes. The Container Type carries a tare weight which can be used to determine gross shipment weights. When Container records are created during the Sales Order Fulfillment process, default values are set from the Container Type indicated on the Product Master. They can also be manually entered.
Application
Default container types can be set on the Product Master to facilitate automated packaging and to assist in determining shipping charges prior to packaging. They can also be used to define the type of container needed for shipping specific products. For example, some Products may require refrigerated or temperature-controlled containers.
Prerequisite
Sales Order Setup > SO Control - determines if containers are auto-numbered and if so, carries the next container number.
System Setup > Unit of Measure Master - determines what Unit of Measure values are available for use with containers.
Navigation
Container Type
Processing
- To add a new record select the ‘New ’ button.
- To edit an existing record, select ‘Edit’ in the Action column, from the list view of existing records.
- To view an existing record, select the Name value in the ‘Name’ column, from the list view of existing records.
Fields
Division: Applicable Division.
Container Type: Defines physical characteristics of container such as overall length, refrigerated or not, etc. Used when creating container master records for shipments. Type may indicate, for example, the container is a shipping container used on railroad cars or ships.
Description: The detailed description of the Container Type.
Height: This value defines the Height for this Container Type. It cannot be less than zero.
Width: This value defines the Width for this Container Type. It cannot be less than zero.
Length: This value defines the Length for this Container Type. It cannot be less than zero.
Dimension UOM: This value defines the Dimension UOM for this Container type. It is populated from Unit Of Measure Master.
Tare Weight: This value defines the Tare Weight (empty weight) for this Container Type. It cannot be less than zero.
Capacity: This value defines the capacity of this Container Type. It cannot be less than zero.
Capacity UOM: This value defines the Capacity UOM for this Container Type. It is populated from Unit Of Measure Master.
Cost: This value defines the Cost for this Container Type. It cannot be less than zero.
Purchase Item: This value defines the Purchase Item associated with this Container Type. It is populated from Purchase Item Master.
Active: When checked, this Container Type is active and can be selected.
UPS Packaging Type Code: When Carrier = UPS, this is the Packaging Type Code required for obtaining freight costs from UPS. The value must match UPS Packaging Codes exactly. Codes have been pre-populated but picklist values may be modified by users as appropriate.
Fed Ex Packaging Type Code: When Carrier = FedEx, this is the Packaging Type code required for obtaining freight costs from FedEx. The value must match FedEx Packaging Codes exactly. Codes have been pre-populated but picklist values may be modified by users as appropriate.
Handling Unit: This value defines the Handling UOM for this Container Type. It is populated from Unit Of Measure Master.
Packaging Unit: This value defines the Packaging UOM for this Container Type. It is populated from Unit Of Measure Master.
SEE ALSO
Sales Order Control
Products
Unit of Measure Master
Carriers
FOB Codes
