Installing and activating DC1 Distribution

Related topics

The installation of DC1 Distribution differs depending on whether or not you are already running DC1.

Once DC1 Distribution is activated, you can activate other functions (see that section below) and set up data in the mandatory tables and files.

Installation

Installation of the system For a description on how to install the system on the iSeries, see the DC1 Technical Implementation Guide, available on the Iptor Intranet.
Installation of a new company For a description on how to generate a new company or how to copy one, see Company generation and the Panel help.

The following outlines the procedures for installing/activating/loading DC1 Distribution. Two different scenarios apply:

  • You are about to perform an entire new installation of DC1.
  • You are already running DC1, but without DC1 Distribution.

Entire new installation

The installation process and data set up for an entire new DC1 installation is divided into three major phases. They are:

  1. Install DC1 from media.
  2. Run a company generation and define the applications to be activated for the company.
  3. Establish mandatory data in DC1 Distribution tables/files.

For a description of the first two steps, see the DC1 Technical Implementation Guide available on the Iptor Intranet. For a description of the third step, see Loading data.

Already running DC1

The installation process and data set up for an installation of DC1 Distribution only is divided into four major phases. They are:

  1. Install DC1 Distribution from media.
  2. Activate DC1 Distribution in Work with companies.
  3. Pre-load tables for DC1 Distribution.
  4. Establish mandatory data in DC1 Distribution tables/files.

For a description of the first step, see the DC1 Technical Implementation Guide available on the Iptor Intranet. For a description steps 2 and 3, see the corresponding sections in this document. For a description of the last step, see Loading data.

Some of these steps are required to make the system operational and should be performed by a technician, while others can be completed by the user. It is, therefore, strongly recommended that you read the DC1 Technical Implementation Guide (available on the Iptor Intranet) before and during system installation and setup. The technical steps are described in more detail in that document.

Activate DC1 Distribution

To perform the activation of the DC1 Distribution application as a separate task is only done if the DC1 software already is installed and a company (or several companies) is already generated.

For your information, when generating a company in DC1 for the first time, the applications to be used in the company are also activated. For more information, see the DC1 Technical Implementation Guide available on the Iptor Intranet.

Activate the DC1 Distribution application in a company that is already installed

  1. Select the Work with companies menu item.
  2. Select the company in which DC1 Distribution should be activated and click Applications.
  3. You access Work with companies, All applications. Select the DIS application and click Activate.
  4. On the Work with companies, Application definitions panel, click OK. DC1 Distribution is now activated, but you have to restart the company (via the Change company to work with menu item) to be able to continue with the next Pre-load tables for DC1 Distribution section.

Pre-load tables for DC1 Distribution

Some tables have preloaded values at installation, and maintenance should be restricted. These tables include:

  • Batch program table
  • Transaction type table
  • Price identification code table
  • Item search control table
  • Barcodes table
  • Dispatch code table
  • Layout code text table
  • Inventory event code table
  • Item price code table
  • Document output format table
  • Order held reason code table
  • Item cross reference type table

Other tables also have preloaded values, but need maintenance before they are complete.

Performing the pre-load of DC1 Distribution related tables need only be done if the DC1 software is already installed and a company (or several companies) is already generated.

For your information, when generating a company in DC1 for the first time, the applicable tables are also pre-loaded. For more information, see Company generation.

  1. Select the Update pre-loaded application tables menu item.
  2. You access Application preload tables update. Do the following:
    • Enter the DC1 Distribution application code (DIS).
    • Perform update by clicking OK.

You are now ready to start manually loading data in tables and files. See Loading data.

Activate other functions

The following functions must be activated in order for the end-user to both see the fields (in some cases) and use the function:

Function Where to activate Result
ABP active Function control file

(ABPACT)

Activate this function to be able to create entries in the ABP charge file for Activity based pricing. See Setting up the activity based pricing functionality for more information.
ABP charges for open orders Function control file

(ABPINVO)

If the ABPACT function is activated, the system creates transactions/activities to be invoiced during the entire sales order process, based on the activity based pricing setup. Transactions/activities (i.e. charges) are collected when the ABP invoicing is run. During this charge collection the system checks the status on the order from where the transactions/activities originate. If this function is activated, the transactions/activities created by still open orders (status is less than 60) will be included on the ABP invoice.
Additional customer info Function control file

(ADDCUST1)

Activate this function to automatically display the Customer data window during sales order entry where the user can view the route information for the customer on the order (i.e. dispatch address, phone number, next available route to the customer, cut-off time and remaining time).
Allow all shpmt grps to shpmt Function control file

(SHP-ALL)

This function controls the validation of shipment group. When this function is active, all items with a shipment group will be allowed on any shipment as long as no vehicle is defined on the shipment.
Allow exit from ord settlement Function control file

(ORDSTLDI)

When this function is active the system will not allow the user to exit the order settlement panel before settling the payments for sales orders which are set up for direct invoicing.
Alternative item functionality Function control file Only applicable if you are running the DC1 Pharma application. The following three function controls are associated with the alternative item functionality. The first one (ALTITMSL) controls the specific functionality and can be activated on its own without activating the other two function controls. It is, however, recommended that you activate the other two as well since they are involved in the settings for sales order entry. See Setting up the alternative item handling functionality in DC1 Pharma for more information.

ALTITMSL (Alternative item selection) Activate this function to be able to select from a list of alternative items during sales order entry.
SRCORDCT (Search item order control) Activate this function if you want Smart order entry to be launched, in which you can search for the alternative item instead of the regular item search panel.
LVESMOAC (Leave smart order after create) Activate this function if you want the user to automatically exit the smart sales order entry session after creation of an order line.
Alternative printer layout Function control file

(ALTPRLYT)

If this function is activated the addresses on all external documents you normally send to the customer, (e.g., invoices, pick lists, transport notes, reminders, interest invoices, A/P remittance advices, etc.), will be printed to the left to cater to left window envelopes.
Auto crt 3rd party freight doc Function control file

(AUTOTFD)

If this function is activated, third party freight document will automatically be created during the Pick confirmation flow routine for customers with the corresponding DI-document (i.e. IFTMIN-Freight/Transport instruction) activated.
Auto currency clause retrieve Function control file

(CURRCRTV)

If this function is activated, the system will retrieve the default currency clause as described in Currency clause handling below. If this function is inactivated, no automatic retrieval will be performed. Instead the user will need to enter the currency clause manually.
Auto gen business partner no Function control file

(AUTOBPN)

Activate this function if you want the system to automatically generate the business partner number when manually creating new business partners, as well as when creating new business partners via the Business partner copy process.

The following must be set up:

  1. An extended number series for the business partner number generation in the Extended number series table.
  2. The extended number series code must be entered in the Character value field in the Defaults and replacements table for the following group/level/key: AUTOGEN/NUMBER/BP_NUMBER.

When the above has been set up and this function has been activated, the next business partner number in the series will automatically be generated when manually creating new business partners. If the Business partner copy process is used to create business partners, the Next business partner function key will be visible on the Work with business partners, Copy panel. The user must click that function key to automatically generate the next business partner number.

Auto generate item number Function control file

(AUTOITMN)

Activate this function if you want the system to automatically generate the item number when manually creating new items, as well as when creating new items via the Item copy process.

The following must be set up:

  1. An extended number series for the item number generation in the Extended number series table.
  2. The extended number series code must be entered in the Character value field in the Defaults and replacements table for the following group/level/key: AUTOGEN/NUMBER/ITEM_NUMBER.

When the above has been set up and this function has been activated, the next item number in the series will automatically be generated when manually creating new items. If the Item copy process is used to create items, the Next item number function key will be visible on the Work with items, Copy panel. The user must click that function key to automatically generate the next item number.

Auto lost sales for MDC direct Function control file

(ALSTSMDC)

If this function is active then lost sales statistics will be auto created for MDC direct order in demanding company. Defaults and replacement must also be set up using Group/Level/Key as AUTOSLSL/QTY/MDCPICKLESS and character value must have valid lost sales reason code defined.
Auto lost sales, picking Function control file

(AUTO-LSL)

Activate this function if you want the system to automatically trigger a lost sale during pick list confirmation if the full quantity on the order line was not pick confirmed. During the activation of this function you must also enter a value in the Character value field. This value must then be registered in the Lost sale reason table.
Automatic create of EAN number Function control file

(EANCRT)

Activate this function if you want the system to automatically create EAN-13 numbers each time a new Item/Unit record is created for the types of items that are defined as being valid for automatic EAN-13 number creation. You define the types of items that allow this automatic numbering in the EAN-creation setup program, which is accessed via the DIS control file. Note: DC1 supports automatic numbering for EAN-13. Usage of EAN-8 or IFT14 requires manual creation of EAN numbers. See Setting up the functionality for automatic creation of EAN-13 numbers for instructions.
Automatically allocate stock for customer Function control file

(FIRMALLO)

If this function is active, extended functionality to the existing Sales order allocation routine will be available allowing you to automatically allocate stock for customers (also known as Firm allocation) during sales order line entry. Manual creation of a sales order allocation is bypassed. Instead, the stock for the customer will be reserved/confirmed during sales order line entry if the sales order is flagged for Firm allocation, the dispatch date for the order line is within the time horizon and the entire quantity is available. A sales order allocation will automatically be created for all applicable sales order lines on a sales order. See Setting up the sales order allocation functionality and Work flow for automatic allocation of stock (Firm Allocation) processing for set-up and process instructions.
A/R-A/P report totals on Name Function control file

(ARAPNAM)

This function controls if the Debtor number or Internal name labels are printed on the A/R – A/P Analysis list printout, assuming that a sequence/selection for Internal name was made in the Print A/R – A/P Analysis print program.

If this function control is activated, and a sequence/selection on Internal name has been made, then the Debtor number label will be printed for subtotals on Debtor. If this function control is not activated, and a sequence/selection on Internal name has been made, then the Internal name label (not the Debtor number label) will be printed for subtotals.

BtB feature The BtB feature used field in the DIS control file All fields related to the BtB feature will be displayed to the user. See Setting up the Back-to-Back (BtB) order functionality for instructions.
Business partner default search mode Function control file

(BPDFTSCH)

Business partner default search mode is used to determine how the system should perform the initial search for business partners in the Select business partner program if an exact match cannot be found for the entered value. Valid values are:
See Business partner search alternatives in DC1
Business partner search delimiter Function control file

(BPSCHDLM)

Business partner search delimiter must be entered when the BPDFTSCH function is active and business partner default search mode is set to 3 (BP search fields search). The delimiter is used to split entered values into separate search fields for the initial search in the Select business partner program.
Business partner structure Function control file

(BP-STR)

The system will allow you to establish multilevel customer and/or suppliers structures in order to group a number of business partners together. The top of the structure is called the Holding company. Each customer within the structure that has daughter companies is called a Structure parent. Different pricing policies can be defined for a customer structure. It is possible to specify if the sales price is to be retrieved from the actual customer on the sales order, from a predefined parent company or to check both and use the lowest price. Statistics, both sales and purchase, can be created for an individual business partner, for the holding company and for a predefined level (parent company) in the structure. See Create a business partner structure for your customers and Create a business partner structure for your suppliers
Carrier shipment interface Function control file

(CARRSHIP)

Activate this function to make the Carrier Shipment Interface related fields in the system visible, as well as to be able to send information to a third-party shipping software for the handling of shipping and freight fee.
Cash dis base Inv amt rounding Function control file

(CASHINVR)

If this function is activated invoice amount adjustment for invoice amount rounding will be applied on the cash discount base amount.
Catch weight handling Function control file

(CTCH-WGT)

The Catch weight functionality is an extension of the Price unit functionality. If the PRCUNIT (Price unit handling) function is activated, you can active this function to make the catch weight related fields and panels visible in the system. When the applicable parameters are set up, the user will be able to manually change the price unit quantity/quantities for a sales/purchase order line should the need arise. See About catch weight handling for price units for more information.
Ceiling quantity control Function control file

(CEIQTCTL)

This function controls the possibility to price a sales order line using a sales pricing method (N or P) that is defined with a ceiling control check for sales quantity, when the sales pricing method is about to exceed the ceiling limit for sales quantity.

  • If this function is activated, and the Character value for W (i.e. Warning message) has been set up for this function (in the Work with application functions file), the order handler will receive a message about the remaining ceiling quantity on the selected sales pricing method when the sales order line is about to be created, if the sales pricing method is about to exceed the ceiling limit for the sales quantity. It is up to the order handler to either change the quantity or create the sales order line anyway. If the order handler chooses to create the sales order line anyway, it will be priced from another pricing source.
  • If this function is activated, and the Character value for E (i.e. Error message) has been set up for this function (in the Work with application functions file), the order handler will receive an error message when the sales order line is about to be created if the sales pricing method is about to exceed the ceiling limit for the sales quantity. It will not be possible to create the sales order line for the current item until the correct quantity is entered.
Check preliminary MFG order hold Function control file

(CHKMFGH)

If this function is activated the system will check if any of the sales order lines are held due to reason code ’02’, i.e., Preliminary manufacturing order. If any of the sales order lines are held then the system will not print the sales order confirmation.
Close put away suggestion Function control file

(CLOS-SUG)

If this function is activated the system will allow a confirm of only a partially ‘picked’ quantity, and if the replenishment of items or component locations are only partially ‘pick’ confirmed, you will be able to manually close the suggestion via the Close suggestion option on the Work with suggestion confirmations/Put away or replenishments panel when required.
CMI – Batch handling Function control file

(CMI-BATH)

This function is applicable for the DC1 Contract Managed Inventory (CMI) functionality.

If this function is activated, the system will control and validate the matching between an Inventory contract line and a Batch number, i.e. each batch must be attached to a unique Inventory contract line during reception of goods on the line as well as during the picking of a batch on the line. In other words, there will not be any possibility to receive or pick two different inventory contract lines with the same batch number.

If you do not activate this function, the system will not control the matching between an Inventory contract line and a Batch number. The user will be able to receive/pick items with the same batch more than one time (as new lines) for one inventory contract.

Note: This function cannot be changed from active to non-active if there are any inventory contracts associated with the batch in the Batch file.

CMI – Multiple reception Function control file

(CMI-MULT)

This function is applicable for the DC1 Contract Managed Inventory (CMI) functionality and is valid for CDS-, SCS-, Logistic SCS-, WCS-, and WDS inventory contracts. To initialize a contract line for these types of inventory contracts a “supply” needs to be performed. This function controls if multiple supplies (receptions) are allowed. It works as follows:

If you activate this function, and:

  • a contract quantity is defined for the contract line, you will be able to initialize the same inventory contract line multiple times but you are limited by the line quantity (i.e. the summarized quantity cannot be higher than the contract quantity limit). You will also be able to increase the contract quantity when needed and then perform a “supply” to initialize that increased quantity.
  • a contract quantity is not defined for the contract line, you will be able to initialize the contract line multiple times; you are not limited by the line quantity. In other words, you will be able to constantly supply the line as needed.

If you do not activate this function, and:

  • a contract quantity is defined for the contract line, only one reception will be allowed for the inventory contract line to initialize the line. Hence, if the entire contract quantity is not received you will not be able to perform another “supply” to receive the remaining quantity. In addition, you will not be able to increase the contract quantity.
  • a contract quantity is not defined for the contract line, you will only be able to perform a “supply” once to initialize the line.

See Setting up and initializing the inventory contracts for DC1 Contract Managed Inventory (CMI) for more information.

Container handling Function control file

(CONTAINR)

Container handling is available for items stored in WHM controlled warehouses allowing you pack your goods in a delivery box container, or a container within a container (i.e. packaging container inside a delivery box container). Active this function to make all container handling programs and parameters visible is the system allowing you to set up the functionality. When the system is set up with the necessary parameters the routine runs by itself. See Setting up the container handling functionality for more information.
Controlled substance hold Function control file

(CSMOCALC)

Only applicable if you are running the US Pharma application.

An exit point from sales order entry is available making it possible to hold a sales order for other reasons than what is available in DC1, e.g., Controlled Substance Monitoring. Activate this function if you want the external program defined for this function (in the Work with applications file) to be executed during sales order entry. The external program sends back a return code. If the return code holds a value, then the sales order will be put on hold with the pre-loaded NH (Controlled substance hold) reason code.

Cost per warehouse handling The Cost per warehouse field in the DIS control file. Able to more accurately identify how much it costs to supply each warehouse with goods by defining the cost price per item/warehouse. See Costing in DC1 for more information.
Credit control handling Function control file

(Several Functions. See Result column)

CR-BTBOO
If this function is activated the value of all BtB-direct lines on the order will be included in the open order value regardless of where they are placed on the open order time axis when the total balance is checked against the credit limit when closing a sales order.

CR-CMIOO
This function is applicable for the DC1 Contract Managed Inventory (CMI) functionality and is valid for SCS-, WDS-, and WBS inventory contracts. If this function is activated, the open sales order balance will be totaled for all orders for the customer, including those with an inventory contract defined. If this function is not activated, sales orders for any inventory contract will be excluded from the total open sales order balance calculation.

CR-ODUE:
If this function is activated a credit check is done when the Batch order hold is run. When this program is run, sales orders will be held for debtors who have exceeded their overdue day/amount threshold set up for them in the Credit profile table.

CR-PL:
The system will check the credit limit when printing pick lists. If the current order value exceeds the credit limit when the pick list is about to be printed, the pick list will not be printed and the order will be held.

CR-QT:
The system will check the credit limit of the debtor when quotations are entered, maintained or copied. If the current quotation value exceeds the credit limit, then a warning will be issued. This can be bypassed, but if the CR-SO (Credit control, order entry) function is activated, then it will be flagged during the copy process of a quotation that a sales order should be created. Depending on how the credit profile assigned to the debtor is set up, (or the credit stop code, if such is defined for the debtor), the order or order line could automatically be put on hold.

CR-QTL:
The system will check the credit limit of the debtor for each sales quotation line that is entered in Work with sales quotations. If the current quotation value exceeds the credit limit, the result is dependent on what is set up in the system. Either a warning will be issued OR depending on how the credit profile assigned to the debtor is set up, (or the credit stop code, if such is defined for the debtor), the quotation or quotation line could automatically be put on hold.

CR-SO:
The system will check the credit limit of the debtor when sales orders are entered. If the current order value exceeds the credit limit, the result is dependent on what is set up in the system. Either a warning will be issued OR depending on how the credit profile assigned to the debtor is set up, (or the credit stop code, if such is defined for the debtor), the order or order line could automatically be put on hold.

CR-SOL:
The system will check the credit limit of the customer for each sales order line that is entered in the sales order maintenance. If the current order value exceeds the credit limit, the result is dependent on what is set up in the system. Either a warning will be issued OR depending on how the credit profile assigned to the debtor is set up, (or the credit stop code, if such is defined for the debtor), the order or order line could automatically be put on hold.

See Setting up the Credit control functionality for more information.

Currency clause handling Function control file
(CURRCLAU)

Currency clause code table

Business partner file
(Customer file panel)

Item file
(Inventory information panel)

The system will track exchange rate fluctuations between two currencies and adjust the price, during invoicing, according to the limit agreed upon between you and your customer. You define the currency clause parameters in the Currency clause code table. You must also define the customer and item as being a currency clause Customer/Item in the Customer file, respectively Item file.

Note: The actual sales price calculation occurs during quotation and invoicing. The system will compare the exchange rate (applied to the item at the time it was purchased) with the current exchange rate (at the time the item is quoted/sold) and adjust the sales price according to the limit (Fluctuation %) agreed upon in Work with currency clause codes.

When entering a quotation/sales order line, the applicable currency clause code will be retrieved if the following is true:

  • For items that are subject to Currency clause handling the Currency clause parameter must be set to YES on the Item file, Inventory information panel.
  • For customers that are purchasing currency-clause-handled items, the Currency clause parameter must be set to YES in their Business partner file, Customer file.
  • The Primary currency of the main supplier (as defined on the Business partner file, A/P basic data panel) is the same as the Purchase currency defined in Work with currency clause codes.
  • The type of currency used in the sales quotation/order must be identical to the Sales order currency defined in Work with currency clause codes.
  • The From date must still be valid, i.e. it must not have reached the Expired date. Each of these fields are also defined in Work with currency clause codes.

See About handling exchange rate fluctuations between purchase and sales price and Set up currency clause handling for more information.

Detail criterion panel Function control file

(DET-CRIT)

This function is used for the reporting of accepted or rejected quantities based on pre-defined conformity criteria. The conformity criteria reporting can be accessed from the following:

  • Purchase reception note
  • Requests and Returns
  • Manufacturing order operation reporting
  • Manufacturing order reception reporting
  • Batch maintenance
  • Serial number tracking maintenance
Disallow credit orders selec Function control file

(BPRDCRO)

If this function is activated, it will not be possible to do the following:

  • use credit sales order as a reference during return request creation.
  • select lines from the line select panel if the sales order attached is credit type.
  • change the reference of any existing request line to credit type reference.
Display availability Function control file

(DSPAVAIL)

When this function is active, the Available quantity column (denoting the availability for the item according to today’s date), and the Available date column (denoting the date, according to the time axis, when the quantity will be available if the quantity in stock does not cover the quantity on the line) will be available to display in Sales order entry, Sales order enquiry, Sales quotation entry and Sales quotation enquiry.
Display/Entry Unit handling Function control file

(D/E-UNIT)

Display/Entry unit handling for sales orders, allowing the user to enter/view all quantities in this unit. If activated, Display/entry unit will be visible on all panels where the quantity is normally displayed, by default, in the stock unit. The stock unit will be replaced automatically and presented in the Display/entry unit. See Setting up units for more information.
Document number user data print Function control file

(USRDTAPR)

When this function is active the document number will be included in the spool file user data of DC1 Distribution documents allowing individual documents to be selected for printing.
EU Reporting feature The EU Reporting field in Work with companies. Able to use the EU VAT sales report and Intrastat declaration functions.

Note: For detailed instructions about setting up the DC1 environment, see Setting up the EU Reporting functionality.

Extra fee at pick confirmation Function control file

(PICXTRAF)

Activate this function if you want the Extra fees panel to be displayed automatically during the Work with pickings routine when the Confirm or Confirm full dispatch option is selected.
Freight fee calculation Function control file

(FREICALC)

Activate this function to be able to set up and use the freight fee calculation functionality. Depending on the set up in the applicable files, freight fees can be automatically calculated at sales order entry (i.e. the system will display a preliminary fee) and pick list confirmation (the real fee). See Set up freight fees.
Handling status error for MDC Function control file

(HSTMDCE)

If this function is active, the system will display an error during sales order line creation in the demanding company if the item in the supplying company has a handling status that does not allow sales. If this function is inactive, the system will display a warning during that scenario.
Incomplete stock units Function control file

(INCOSTUN)

In the purchase and sales cycle, (when receiving and picking quantities), the system will allow quantities that cannot be converted to complete stock units if this function is activated and the flag for Incomplete stock units is set to YES in the Item file (Basic data panel). Rounding will take place using the number of decimals from the stock unit, and a validation will take place to check that the rounding does not result in quantity zero.
Incomplete VAT setup Function control file

(VAT1)

This function controls whether or not the system should search for default VAT handling codes in the DIS control file for sales order lines and for fees during line entry. It also controls whether or not the VAT handling code should be maintainable. If activated, then the system is prevented from retrieving VAT handling codes from the DIS control file. In addition, the codes cannot be manually entered on the line nor maintained in the order header.

The system searches for and retrieves VAT handling codes from the following sources and in the following order:

For sales/purchase order lines:

  1. Item file, Country/Country VAT information panel
  2. Country/Country VAT table
  3. DIS control file (only if the VAT1 function is not activated)

For fees:

  1. Country/Country VAT table
  2. DIS control file (only if the VAT1 function is not activated)
Inventory contract line, Full quantity Function control file

(ICFULLQT)

This function is applicable for the DC1 Contract Managed Inventory (CMI) functionality and works together with auto sourcing of sales order lines. When the user creates sales orders using normal sales order entry, no reference against an inventory contract needs to be made. Items are entered and if auto sourcing is configured to be processed it will be processed. As a result of the auto sourcing, the sales order line may be sourced using an inventory contract. When a sales order line is sourced using an inventory contract a quantity and a warehouse is already provided from the inventory contract; the automatic fulfillment will be turned off in order to avoid split on different warehouses or adjustment of quantity.

When open and valid inventory contract lines are searched during the auto sourcing, the order of the searched lines will first be based on which is the nearest end date to the sales order date, and then the oldest reception dates (e.g. if several lines exist that have no end date defined).

If you do not activate this function control, the system will stop the search when the first valid and open inventory contract line is found. If you activate this function control, the system will try to find an inventory contract line where available quantity is equal to or higher than requested quantity. (See Availability control and auto-sourcing in Setting up and initializing the inventory contracts for DC1 Contract Managed Inventory (CMI) for more information.)

Invoice print selection values Function control file

(PRTINVOI)

With this function activated the user must define at least one selection field during invoice print. If no selection field is defined an error message will be displayed flagging the user that at least one selection must be made.

When this function is not activated only a warning message will be displayed during invoice print if no selection is defined.

Item classification functionality Function control file

(Several functions. See Result column)

CLA-ITEM:
Activates the Item classification functionality within the company. By activating this function the item classification set-up fields will become available in the DIS control file. No menu option in the ITEMCLAS Item classification tasks menu will be possible to access until a valid set up has been entered at DIS control level. See Setting up Item Classification.

AUTITEMC:
This function assigns an automatic item code to those items grouped and created within the Item classification functionality and whose item code is not manually entered or retrieved via a layout definition when applying the Item classification definition. If this function is activated, a valid number series must be connected to the number series for Item code generation. If there is a layout definition that results in a blank item code, this function will assign a next number from your number series when applying the Item classification definition to generate the item. If no layout definition is defined, the system will force you to enter an item code manually when applying the Item classification definition to generate the item.

When this function is activated, layout key word %AUTIC – Put automatic item code can be used when defining the layout definition for layout code “05” – “Item code” in order to make the generated item code unique (if needed). See Layout definitions in Item Classification.

CLA-COPR:
If this function is activated together with the CLA-ITEM (Item classification) function you will be able to define purchase and sales prices on the item classification definition level and download these prices to the item level when generating your items via Item classification. See Setting up Item Classification pricing.

Item matrix functionality Function control file

(ITEMMTRX)

Activate this function to be able to set up and use the item matrix functionality. This functionality expedites the entry of sales and purchase order lines for items that belong to an item matrix. Rather than registering order lines one by one for items that belong to an item matrix during order line entry, the item matrix panel can be accessed. The user simply enters the applicable quantities for the items required from one window and clicks OK to register the lines in one go. See Setting up the item matrix functionality.
Item ref. type invoice Function control file

(ITREFTIN)

This function controls the printing of the item cross reference on the invoice. If you activate this function, then the item cross reference will be printed on the invoice.
Item segmentation feature The Item segmentation field in the DIS control file. Able to categorise (split) items into different logical, meaningful segments.
Library for temp files Function control file

(DBTEMP)

Printouts can be exported to Excel if that functionality is set up. See Setting up the export to Excel functionality for more information. This function holds the library where the temporary files with detailed data are to be stored, and must be activated in this file to be able to export printout data to Excel.
Log used summary levels Function control file

(LOGSLVL)

This function controls if you want to trace/log used summary levels. If you activate this function you will be able to trace the used summary levels via the Work with used summary levels menu item and delete the logged records. This allows you to reduce the number of unused summary levels and thereby increase DC1 performance in various functions.
Lost sales tracking feature Function control file

(Several functions. See Result column)

LSTSL-SO & LSTSL-QT:
Window prompts in Work with sales orders and Work with sales quotations any time the user:

  • deletes an order line
  • deletes an entire order
  • decreases the quantity

where a reason code from the Lost sales reason table can be entered. Can also, optionally, keep statistics of lost sales (defined per reason code).

LSTSL-AO:
Lost sales statistics should automatically be created when entering a sales order line manually and there is not enough in stock. This can only occur when the order is defined with Order fulfilment rule (OFR) = 3, which means automatic adjustment of quantity.

LSTSL-DI:
Lost sales statistics should automatically be created when receiving sales order from Data Interchange and there is not enough in stock. This can occur when the order is defined with Order fulfilment rule (OFR) = 1, which means that the customer wants requested quantity on requested date or for OFR 3, which means automatic adjustment of quantity.

Maintain supplier purchase price fictitious item Function control file

(MSPPFI)

This function controls the retrieval of the purchase price for fictitious items. If no price is found for an applicable fictitious item/supplier, the system will retrieve the price from the main supplier.
Mandatory suppl invoice date Function control file

(APINVDAT)

When this function is active it is mandatory to enter a date in the Supplier invoice date field during A/P invoice entry. If the Polish application is activated the following applies:

  • If this function control is set to YES and a Supplier invoice date is not entered, you will receive an error message that this date must be entered in A/P Invoice entry and A/P Invoices journal with errors.
  • If this function control is set to NO and a Supplier invoice date is not entered, this date will be defaulted with the Document date in A/P Invoice entry and A/P Invoices journal with errors.
Maximum number of open jobs Function control file

(JOBOPNF)

When this function is active the system will check the number of open files and close the open files if the number exceeds 2900.
MDC changed text synch Function control file

(MDCTXSNC)

This function controls the synchronization/transfer of any changed text on a MDC order in the demanding company with/to the equivalent in the supplying company. If you activate this function, any text changed on a MDC order in the demanding company will be transferred to the MDC sales order in the supplying company and override any text there. If you do not activate this function, no changed text will be transferred from the demanding company to the supplying company (i.e. the text on the MDC sales order in the supplying company will remain the same).
MDC direct, skip fee panel Function control file

(MDSKIFP)

When this function is active the system will not auto display the fee entry panel during sales order exit if the order is set for MDC direct delivery in the demanding company.
M-order sub-contract operation, start operation Function control file

(MOSUBSTR)

This function controls the automatic update of the sub-contracting operation status to 40 (i.e. Started) before the sub-contracting operation is delivered and closed, and is applicable when a purchase order is created based on a sub-contract operation or when reporting operation transactions. When you activate this function, the sub-contract operation can be automatically updated to 40 (i.e. Started) as per the following character values:

  • 1 = Sub-contract operation will get status 40 when PO is created.
  • 2 = Manual operation reporting will update status to 40.
Multi-Currency The Multi-currency field in the DIS control file Able to enter prices in several currencies.
NCC Selling Function control file

(NCC-SELL)

Controls if sales and reservations from NCC stock are allowed. If activated, the NCC will be updated with information from the sales order/sales quotation when NCC quantity is reserved/consumed. A flag in the Business partner file controls if and how the available NCC stock should be considered during quotation and sales order line entry to a specific customer. See About NCC selling for more information.
No check for customer’s DI PO Function control file

(CUSTDINC)

If this function is activated, the system will not check duplicate customer PO numbers during DI sales order creation. This means that the validation will work as a warning.
No freight document panel Function control file

(NFREDPIC)

Controls if the Freight document panel is auto-displayed during pick confirmation using the Pick confirmation flow routine. If activated, the Freight document panel will not be auto-displayed. See the Pick confirmation flow routine section in About pick list confirmation for more information.
No invoice reference on credit order Function control file

(NOINVRCR)

When this function control is active the system will not retrieve the invoice reference and invoice document type on credit sales orders. The system will also protect these fields meaning entry of any value directly in these fields on credit orders will be prohibited. The system will also not display any warning message related to a blank invoice reference for a credit order. All of the above is applicable for credit orders created by Request and returns, invoice copy, SMS rebate orders etc.
Open quote amount highest version only Function control file

(BPOPQAVR)

If this function is activated, the system will only consider the highest version of any open sales quotation when calculating the Open quote amount for the customer. If this function is not activated, all open sales quotations (i.e., the sum of all open lines) for the customer will be included in the calculation of the Open quote amount.
Order flow log feature The Order flow field in the DIS control file Information is logged in the Order flow log file each time a change occurs for a purchase/sales order line at a log point. The information is stored in the iSeries but is only displayed in Analyser.
Order status statistics feature The Order status field in the DIS control file Information is logged in the Order status statistics file each time a purchase/sales order changes status at a valid log point. The information is stored in the iSeries but is only displayed in DC1 Analyser.
Order progress statistics feature The Order progress field in the DIS control file Information is logged in the Order progress statistics file each time the purchase/sales order reaches a new log point. This allows you to view the aggregated information of the different stages in the purchase/sales order cycle.

The information is stored in the iSeries but is only displayed in DC1 Analyser.

Order source handling Function control file

(ORDSRACT)

The order source functionality allows you to track the source from where a sales order was created. When this functionality is activated, the Order source field will be visible on all applicable panels. See Setting up order source handling in DC1 for more information.
Override zone printing Function control file

(OVRZNPRT)

Activate this function if you want to override existing zone printing capabilities. When this function is activated, the user will be able to print using a printer queue other than the one set up for the warehouse zone, in Work with warehouse zones, even when the Zone pick flag is set to YES on warehouse level (i.e., the Work with warehouses, Warehouse Management panel).
Package reporting feature Following three fields in the DIS control file (panel Extension package and shipment info)

  1. Length of com prefix
  2. Company prefix (is assigned to a company via the EAN organisation)
  3. Code for Extended package number series

    Note: The package number series must be defined in the Extended number series table.

Able to use the Work with Package reporting functionality allowing you to create packages with the unique 18-digit serial shipping container code (SSCC).
Pending invoice statistics Function control file

(PND-INVS)

During invoicing, statistics are written to BIW (Business Information Warehouse). This can also be possible even if no invoice is printed, as is the case for pending invoices (i.e. periodical invoices where the order is in status 50). If this function is activated balances for pending invoices will be created in BIW. Invoice sales statistics files are also updated with pending invoices, giving you the possibility to browse pending invoices and also create reports using sales statistics.
Pharma ser no reason required Function control file

(PHASNREA)

When this function is activated the user will be required to enter a Pharma serial reason code before it will be possible to enter a Pharma serial number manually.
Phonetic correction functionality Function control file

(PHNECORR)

Activate this function to be able to set up and use the phonetic correction functionality. This provides the capability to look up items without having to know the full item code. This functionality is applicable wherever item Search fields can be entered. The user can simply enter the abbreviated code (Internal text) for the item in any item related Search field to retrieve a list of items that contain the matching output text in the item’s internal name. See Setting up phonetic correction handling in DC1 for more information.
Pick handler Function control file

(PICK-HND)

Activate this function if you want the pick handler to be a mandatory entry when running any of the following picking routines:

  • Pick confirmation flow
  • Work with pickings

If this function control is not activated, the pick handler will be an optional entry, and if no pick handler is entered, the user ID will be used to update the files. See About pick list confirmation for more information about the routines.

Prefix for EXCEL temp files Function control file

(SRWxxxx)

The following function controls are supplied with the system and allow you to define different prefixes for printouts that are enabled to be exported via Excel. Instead of the default “F” prefix, you have the possibility to define your own prefix per company (containing 1 to 3 alpha characters) for the following. The work file for the Excel temporary file created for the printout will contain the prefix defined. Note: The DBTEMP (Library for temp files) function control must be activated. See Setting up the export to Excel functionality for more information.

Function control Valid for
SRW0031 G/L
SRW0033 G/L transactions
SRW0042 A/P balances
SRW0604 Stock Evaluation
SRW2421 Stock on hand
Price unit handling Function control file

(PRCUNIT)

Price unit handling for sales and purchase orders. If not activated, no price unit related fields will be displayed on any panels or printouts. The price unit fields in transaction file will, however, always be updated but hold the same values as the corresponding sales unit fields. See Setting up units for more information.
Print backlogged purchase ordr Function control file

(PRTBLPO)

When this function is active the purchase order printout will also include backlogged purchase order lines.
Print del address on op cards Function control file

(PRT-DELO)

When this function is active, and the manufacturing order is a BtB order, then the customer delivery address can be printed on the operation cards.
Print document at order release Function control file

(PRTSOREL)

When this function is active and a held sales order is released, the next document defined for the sales order type on the order will be printed automatically, regardless if the document is defined with direct printout or batch printout.
Print NCC labels Function control file

(Several functions. See Result column)

NCCL-PR1:
Controls if NCC labels can be printed for a reception note.

NCCL-PR2:
Controls if NCC labels can be printed for a request and return order.

NCCL-PR3:
Controls if NCC labels can be printed for a manufacturing order.

Print TOD/port information Function control file

(TODPORT)

When this function is active the Port field will be displayed and a mandatory entry on the initial Purchase order maintenance panel when a user adds a purchase order. The port of dispatch information the user enters there will also be updated on the purchase order header where it can be changed. If changed on the purchase order header the update will not apply to existing open purchase order lines with status less than 60 (as well as not deleted), and the user will be flagged with a warning. The Port of dispatch description will be printed on the Purchase order document together with the terms of delivery information.
Profit display – Item not bought enquiry Function control file

(PR-DSP01)

When this function is active the user is allowed to view the Profitability code and Contribution % fields in the Items not bought enquiry. Inactivation of this function will keep that information hidden.
Protect MOT/TOD Function control file

(PRMOTTOD)

When this function is active it will not be possible to change the Manner of transport and/or Terms of delivery for an order that is defined with pick list but without transport note, and has at least one order line printed on the pick list.
Quota goods Function control file

(QUOTAGDS)

Activate this function if you want make all quota goods related programs/fields visible, thereby allowing you to set the system up to limit the quantity of goods you sell to a customer. The Quota goods functionality is useful when you, e.g., have limited stock and you do not want to deplete the stock by selling it to just any customer. By setting up this functionality, you can prioritize the customers you want to sell to. When entering sales orders, the system will keep track of the remaining quota balance. The user will be flagged with a message should the quantity on the order line exceed the remaining quota balance. See Setting up the quota goods functionality for more information.
REACH functionality Function control file

(REACH)

When this function is active the functionality for REACH, the European Union regulation for the Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals, will be available in the Dangerous Goods Handling application. It will be possible to enter substance information for items defined as chemicals to be reported according to the regulation. Reporting information such as quantity limits, dates and declaration can also be entered.
Rebate calculation at SO entry Function control file

(RBT-SOE)

If the DC1 Customer/Supplier Rebates (RBT) application is activated and the functionality to calculate expected rebate amount during sales order entry is required, activate this function. See Setting up the DC1 Customer/Supplier Rebates application for instructions.
Reception handler Function control file

(REC-HAND)

Activate this function if you want the reception handler to be a mandatory entry when running any of the following reception routines:

  • Work with receptions
  • Receive replenishment line
  • Work with purchase order receptions

If this function control is not activated, the reception handler will be an optional entry, and if no reception handler is entered, the user ID will be used to update the files. See About receiving goods for more information about the routines.

Re-price BPR line during pick Function control file

(BPRRPC)

This function is used to handle the re-pricing of sales order lines created and priced from DC1 Requests and Returns during picking when the item is set up for dispatch repricing. If you activate this function, re-pricing will take place during picking for Request/Return lines. If you do not activate this function, then no re-pricing will take place.
Reporting Currency Application/feature Three steps are involved:

  1. You need a valid control code.
  2. Activate the RCU application in Work with companies (Work with companies, All applications panel).
  3. Enter the applicable reporting currency in Work with companies.
Able to press F7 in various DIS programs to toggle the system currency and reporting currency.
Route check Function control file

(ROUTCHK)

Activate this function if you want the system to send a warning message for the sales order line, (during addition, change, copy of a line), when the sales order type used on the order is marked for shipment preparation, and a route for a shipment is not found (i.e. no route is defined for a destination).
R/F default message Function control file

(RFHDFTQ)

If this function is activated, an information message will be displayed during RF Pick/Put if the system set the quantity to 1 internally.
Sales restrictions check Function control file

(Several functions. See Result column)

SEV1PICK:
When this function is active the system will check for sales restrictions with severity 1 (sales not allowed) during the printing of pick lists.

SEV1REPL:
When this function is active the system will check for sales restrictions with severity 1 (sales not allowed) during sales order replanning.

See Setting up the sales restriction functionality for instructions.

Select item – Restricted mode Function control file

(SELITEMR)

The Select item program can open files in new activation groups ASWENQ1 and ASWENQ2, which could result in too many files being opened in one job. This function is used to restrict the number of open files (the limit is approximately 3800 files per job). If you activate this function, the Select item program will run in a restricted mode (i.e. act as a “Select item” program only and not also as a “driver” to access many other enquiry programs). This means that the number of options available to the user in the Select item program will be limited. Only the Select, Display item and Display cross ref options will be available.
Separate cost handling If you have activated the BtB feature, you can set the Sep cost handling field to YES in DIS control file. Able to have separate cost handling for BtB transactions.
Serialized tracking Function control file

(SERTRACK)

When this function is active and batch controlled items are flagged for Serialized tracking in the Item file it will be mandatory to enter/scan a unique serialized tracking ID per stock unit (for a reception), and select a unique serialized tracking ID per stock unit (for a picking or inventory transaction) any time the user receives, picks or performs inventory adjustments (i.e. decreasing a quantity and/or a stock movement) for a batch controlled item that is flagged for Serialized tracking. This functionality is typically used in the pharmaceutical industry to prevent counterfeit medicines from reaching consumers but can also be used by other industries with a tracking requirement. The serialized tracking ID’s are logged per reception, picking and inventory transaction and can be viewed via the Serialized tracking enquiry.
Shipment preparation feature Following four fields in the DIS control file (panel Extension package and shipment info) IF you are setting up Routes for your company:

Under section Re-assign shipment

1. Manual change
2. Re-planning
3. Btb/MDC change
4. DI change

Able to automatically re-assign sales order lines to a new route, in the event that they were removed from the original shipment. A removal of a sales order line from the original shipment occurs when any of the following is changed:

  • Manual of transport
  • Dispatch date
  • Warehouse
  • Destination
  • Shipping agent
  • Route ID
  • Departure ID

See About working with outbound shipments and Shipment preparation process.

Show item forecast in descend Function control file

(FORDESCE)

When this function is active the forecast periods will be displayed in descending order in Work with forecasts. When this function is not active the forecast periods will be displayed in ascending order in Work with forecasts.
Stock ownership Function control file

(STKOWNER)

Control the ownership of:

  • Your own internal stock; regardless of whether you have one internal owner (e.g., one sales department) of the items in your standard stock at your warehouse site or several internal owners (e.g., several sales departments) of the items in your standard stock at your warehouse site. (See About the stock ownership functionality.)
  • Externally owned stock (your customers and/or suppliers) stored in your warehouse(s). This requires that you activate the DC1 Contract Managed Inventory (CMI) application together with the Stock Ownership functionality and set up and sell from Inventory contracts. (See About DC1 Contract Managed Inventory (CMI).)
  • The storage of your stock in your business partner(s) warehouse(s). This requires that you activate the DC1 Contract Managed Inventory (CMI) application together with the Stock Ownership functionality and set up and purchase from Inventory contracts. (See About DC1 Contract Managed Inventory (CMI).)
Stock take, show stock on hand Function control file

(STKTKSOH)

When this function is active the Stock on hand column will be available for selection on the Work with stock takes, Stock take entry, All lines and Work with stock takes, Stock take entry, Not counted lines panels allowing the user to view the stock on hand quantity for the item.
Swiss QR code in A/P inv entry Function control file

(SCAN_QR)

Activate this function control to make the Scan QR code function key visible on the A/P invoice/credit note entry panel, allowing the user to scan a QR code. The data scanned can then be used on the invoice entry panel.
Use cost from reference Function control file

(BPRRFCST)

If this function control is activated, then the cost of the BPR line will always be retrieved from the cost of the reference, (like sales order line, invoice line etc.), instead of the last purchase cost when issuing a credit note using the BPR handling functionality.
Validation of EAN numbers Function control file

(EANCHECK)

This function controls if new EAN codes should be validated against the EAN.UCC identification rules.
Value date handling for invoice due date calculation Function control file

(VALUDATE)

When this function is active the Value date field will be visible in sales order entry allowing the user to enter a value date. If you require an invoice due date for a particular order that is not handled by the customer’s regular terms of payment, a value date can be entered on the Create new panel when registering the sales order (or added/changed on the Order header, Additional info 2 panel). All terms of payment conditions/incentives that may be set up for the customer are still applied, but the value date will be used as the basis when calculating the invoice due date. The Invoice enquiry header will display the Invoice/value date, i.e. the invoice date and the value date.
VAT info on SO confirmation Function control file

(VATCONF)

Activate this function to print VAT information on the sales order confirmation.
Wake up call interface Function control file

(WAKEUP)

Activate this function to make all related panels and fields visible in the system allowing you to set up the wake up call functionality. This functionality pertains to a notification service for customers that require a phone call, before an order on an automatically created outbound shipment is picked and ultimately departs, allowing them to make additions to the order should the need be. When the system is set up with the necessary parameters, and the data queue is activated, the routine runs by itself, checking the shipments that are scheduled to depart per day and the customers holding the Wake up parameter. It creates records in the Wake up interface file, denoting what customers should be contacted and when, which can be viewed via the Wake up call enquiry. See Setting up the wake up call functionality for more information.

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