Work with coupons

Coupons can be set up to be automatically applied to an order if applicable.

  1. Expand menu Base > Distribution > Masterfiles Database Management > Database Management > Promotional Package > Incentives and double-click Work with Coupons. DSW080 Work with Coupons panel appears listing all the existing coupons.
  2. Click Add to create a new coupon.

View the fields on this panel
Field Description
Coupon code A unique code to identify the coupon.
Usage level  Usage level defines against who the use of the coupon should be. From the drop down, select one of the system defined usage level (per contact, per customer or customer and contacts).
Max use  Maximum number of times the coupon can be used for the usage level defined.
Note An notes or additional information regarding the use of the coupon.
Company Company, that the coupon is applicable for.
Currency Currency of the coupon.
Auto bonus Flag this field with a ‘Y’ if  the coupon bonus is to be automatically applied to an order, without having to to key the coupon during order entry.  If the flag is not set to ‘Y’, it can be still applied to an order but the operator will have to key in the coupon. The usage will be restricted based on the coupon settings.

Note  It is recommended to turn this flag off after the coupon offer expires, for system performance reasons.
Coupon status The coupon status will automatically default to ‘A’ for Active. When the coupon expires the status can be closed.
  1. Enter the above coupon information, as necessary.
  2. Click OK to save the coupon. DSM251A Work with Order Based Bonus panel appears to add the bonus rules and rewards for the coupon. See Work with Order Based Bonus on how to add a new order based bonus rule and the applicable rewards for it.