The Batch Order Entry program is used for initial data entry and re-keying/verification passes. It can also be accessed via the Work with Batches option which allows investigation and the correction of problems such as document count errors. In this mode only and for open or verified batches, the program allows for late additions/changes to orders or order lines/deletions and the cancellation of orders. Order entry is not allowed against batches flagged as deleted. Orders cannot be added to Released batches. Existing orders cannot be maintained or cancelled (D status orders).
Order Form orders are stored in the normal orders file with a status that is not to be processed until the Batch is “Released”. Once released these orders are processed for stock allocation and become available for selection into warehouse picking runs.
Orders received via the web are not put through further verification. Web orders are appended automatically into batches which do not require re-entry. Batch number ranges can be separated for specific Order Types to cater for some Order Types being processed from different warehouses or business centers. Batch totals (number of documents) are automatically incremented as orders are received into the batch over a period of days/weeks. Batches are limited to 15 documents a batch. Once a batch is released, any additional web orders will be loaded into a new batch. This process may be repeated if orders continue to be received after batches are released.
