Convert to Direct Transport Task

Explanation

If the transport task line or handling unit has a forward-to location defined it is possible to remove the to-location and replace it with the forward-to location creating a direct transport task.

Prerequisites

• A part or handling unit must have been added to the transport task.
• The transport task line or handling unit has to be in the Created status.
• The transport task line or handling unit has to have a forward-to location defined.

System Effects

 The transport task line or handling unit will be changed. The forward-to location will be to-location the and the forward-to location will be empty.

Window

Transport Task

Related Window Descriptions

Transport Task

Procedure

From the header of the Transport Task window.

1. Open the Transport Task window.
2. Populate or query for the required transport task ID.
3. Right-click on the header and then click Covert to Direct Transport Task.

From the Transport Task/Details tab.

1. Open the Transport Task window and populate or query for the required transport task ID.
2. Open the Transport Task/Details tab.
3. Select the Show Single or Show All radio button.
4. Select a transport task line.
5. Right-click and then click Convert to Direct Transport Task.

From the Transport Task/Aggregated tab.

1. Open the Transport Task window and populate or query for the required transport task ID.
2. Open the Transport Task/Aggregated tab.
3. Select the Show Only Top Level or Show All radio button.
4. Select a handling unit or the transport task lines aggregated per location.
5. Right-click and then click Convert to Direct Transport Task.

Note: This can be done both from the upper and the lower pane of the tab.