This activity is used to print consignment notes. A consignment note is more detailed in terms of, e.g., package weight and the number of parcels as compared to a delivery note. The consignment note is considered as a preliminary document when it is printed before the shipment has been completed. However, if no changes occur after printing, the document will be regarded as final.
To get a complete consignment note, a package structure must be fully defined, i.e., all the connected order lines must have a reference on at least one package unit. Regardless of this, it is also possible to print a consignment note without a defined package structure. The result will be that no detailed container information will be presented on the document. You can print the consignment note using the Print Consignment Note right mouse button option from the header of the Shipment window.
Note: If a consignment note is printed and no package structure is defined, only a calculation of the total net weight of each order line will be performed and displayed on the consignment note.