Shipment List
Shipment List stores the shipping methods used in sales, purchasing, POS, or other processes that need shipping information.
Used By
operations admins according to menu access rights
Data Type
master
Search Keys
Code, Name
When to Use This Form
- When the company adds a new shipping method, courier, freight forwarder, or delivery service.
- When shipping method names need tidying so they are not duplicated.
- When an old method is no longer used but transaction history still needs to be readable.
Before You Start
- Agree on the code, name, and description of the shipping method before the data is used by transactions.
Workflow
- Open Settings / Business Setup / Shipment List.
- Enter a shipping method code and name that is easy to recognize.
- Add a description if the shipping method needs extra remarks.
- Make sure the data does not duplicate another shipping method.
- Save so the shipping method can be used on related transactions.
Key Fields
| Field | Explanation for Users | Status |
|---|---|---|
Code
id |
Data code. Use a short code that is easy to recognize. | Required |
Name
name |
Name shown in data selections and reports. | Required |
Last Modified
updatetimestamp |
The last time the data was updated by the application. | Optional |
Details and Relations
- This form has no detail table. The data is saved directly from the main fields.
What Happens After Saving
- The shipping method can be selected on transactions that need shipping information.
- If any data is not valid, the application rejects the save and shows a validation message.
Common Problems
- Data cannot be saved: check the required fields, number and date formats, and the validation message shown.
- Data does not appear when searched: check the active status, user access rights, division/department filters, and the search keyword.
- Wrong method selected: re-check the shipping method's name and description.
Available Fields
The following list summarizes the fields available on the form. Rarely used fields are still listed so they are easy to look up during training or support.
| Field | Explanation for Users | Status |
|---|---|---|
Code
id |
Data code. Use a short code that is easy to recognize. | Required |
Name
name |
Name shown in data selections and reports. | Required |
Description
description |
Description explaining what this data is for. | Optional |
Created By
usercreate |
User who created this data. | Optional |
Modified By
useredit |
User who last modified this data. | Optional |
Last Modified
updatetimestamp |
The last time the data was updated by the application. | Optional |
User Checklist
Menu Location
- Settings / Business Setup / Shipment List
/form/shipments