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Procedure documentationPerforming Outbound Processing

Procedure

If you wish to perform outbound processing, proceed as follows:

  1. Start the PIPE Outbound Dispatcher (transaction /POSDW/ODIS), the report for PIPE outbound processing.

  2. Set the data selection criteria you require. Enter the outbound tasks to be processed by entering the corresponding task codes in the selection screen. In addition, you can restrict the POS aggregates that are to be taken into consideration, such as stores, aggregation levels, aggregation numbers, the aggregation task used, package status and group.

  3. By selecting the appropriate checkbox in processing control you can:

    • Close open aggregates

    • Start outbound processing and, through this, package creation

    • Process outbound tasks for POS aggregates

    • Reorganize a package status

    Processed packages are confirmed by the receiver system. However, due to blocking, it is possible that the package status has not yet been updated. The system carries out checks and changes the package status.

    • Set aggregate status to complete

    • Perform a processing check run

    In a check run, the processing protocol displays the results of processing with your chosen selection criteria. This does not trigger database changes.

  4. You can use the outbound dispatcher for parallel processing. To do so, select the Parallel Processing checkbox and enter the appropriate parameters in the selection screen.

  5. You can also select the criteria for the processing protocol output. By selecting Protocols you can view the saved protocols of earlier processing. The system displays a specific selection screen for choosing the protocol. Here you can restrict the choice of the relevant protocol as well as set time restrictions, for example, for users or programs.

  6. Perform the processing once you have completed all your settings. The result is displayed in the processing protocol, provided you have activated this. If errors have occurred, the system displays a red status symbol with a corresponding error message. If a processing step was performed successfully, the system displays a green status symbol.

  7. You can view the status for individual POS aggregates in the POS Workbench. More information, see Use of the POS Workbench.