Create SSCC for Handling Unit

Explanation

This activity is used to create a Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) for a handling unit of a shipment. The created SSCC will be displayed on the SSCC field in the handling unit row.

The SSCC is printed on the handling unit label. It is also possible to send the SSCC using the EDI message service.            

Prerequisites

• At least one handling unit type needs to be defined.
• When creating SSCC automatically for a handling unit, or the entire shipment, the company prefixes and extension digits for each handling unit type should be pre-defined.    

System Effects

As a result of this activity, an SSCC is created for a handling unit. 

Window

Shipment

Related Window Descriptions

Shipment
Shipment/Handling Unit Structure

Procedure

1. Open the Shipment window and search for the required shipment ID.
2. Click the Handling Unit Structure tab.
3. On the structure, select the specific level for which you want to create SSCC (either the entire shipment or the required handling unit).
4. In the Handling Units tab, select the Generate SSCC check box for the required handling unit records.
5. On the structure, select the level for which you want to create the SSCC. Right-click and then click Create SSCC. 
6. An SSCC is created for all the handling units on the selected level that had the Generate SSCC check box selected.

An alternative way to generate SSCC regardless of the value on the Generate SSCC check box:

1. Open the Shipment window and search for the required shipment ID.
2. Click the Handling Unit Structure tab.
3. On the structure, select the specific level for which you want to create SSCC (either the entire shipment or the required handling unit).
4. In the Handling Units tab, select the required handling unit records, right-click and then click Create This SSCC. 
5. An SSCC is created for the selected handling units.