om ship,Understanding Over-Ship Tolerance in Order Management

om ship,Understanding Over-Ship Tolerance in Order Management

Understanding Over-Ship Tolerance in Order Management

When it comes to managing orders, there are instances where the actual shipment quantity might exceed the requested quantity. This is where the concept of Over-Ship Tolerance comes into play. In this article, we will delve into what Over-Ship Tolerance is, how it works, and its significance in the Order Management process.

What is Over-Ship Tolerance?

Over-Ship Tolerance is a setting in the Order Management process that allows for the shipment quantity to be higher than the requested quantity, up to a certain percentage. This percentage is defined as the Over-Ship Tolerance and is typically set as a value in the Shipping page of an order.

om ship,Understanding Over-Ship Tolerance in Order Management

For example, if an order has a requested quantity of 10 units and the Over-Ship Tolerance is set at 50%, the shipment quantity can be up to 15 units. This flexibility is useful in scenarios where there might be excess inventory or when there is a need to fulfill an order quickly.

Setting Over-Ship Tolerance

Over-Ship Tolerance can be set at a global level or on a per-item basis. To set the Over-Ship Tolerance globally, you can access the Profile settings under “OM: Over Shipment Tolerance.” For item-specific settings, you can navigate to the “Item -> Order Management” page.

How Over-Ship Tolerance Works

There are two ways to utilize Over-Ship Tolerance in the Order Management process:

Method Description
Ship Confirm When confirming the shipment, you can manually increase the Shipped Qty to exceed the requested quantity. This is done by adjusting the Shipped Qty field in the Shipping page.
Pick Confirm During the pick confirm process, you can over-pick the items (Transact Move Order) and then ship the over-picked quantity. This method is useful when there is a need to fulfill the order quickly and there is excess inventory available.

Monitoring Over-Shipments

Once the shipment is confirmed, you can view the updated Shipped Qty in the Delivery page. This will reflect the actual shipment quantity, which may be higher than the requested quantity if Over-Ship Tolerance was utilized.

Conclusion

Over-Ship Tolerance is a valuable tool in the Order Management process that allows for flexibility in fulfilling orders. By understanding how it works and setting it appropriately, you can ensure that your orders are fulfilled efficiently and effectively.