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 Assigning New Numbers for Handling Units

Use

If, for example, you are going to deliver handling units worldwide, unique number assignment for identification of the handling units is necessary, and it is also a good idea to assign SSCC18 numbers ( see also EAN128 ).

Prerequisites

In the Customizing settings for the packaging material type, you must maintain the Handling unit type field.

  1. In Customizing, choose Start of the navigation path Logistics General Next navigation step Handling Unit Management Next navigation step External Identification Next navigation step Define Number Assignment for Each Packaging Material Type. End of the navigation path

  2. Maintain the HU type for EAN128 field for the relevant packaging material type.

Procedure

  1. In the packing dialog , select the Pack material tab.

  2. Select the handling unit for which you want to assign an SSCC18.

  3. Choose Start of the navigation path Extras Next navigation step SSCC number assignment End of the navigation path .

Result

A new SSCC18 number is generated and automatically assigned to the handling unit.