AP1901 Accounts Payable Ship Via Code File Maintenance
Ship Via Code File Maintenance
Application Overview
The Ship Via Code File represents the method of shipment normally used by the vendor. It is used in the Purchase Order and Receiving package when purchase orders are being entered. Whenever the Ship Via code is entered at a terminal, it will be looked up in this file and the description will be displayed.
Run Instructions
Select Ship Via Code File from the pull down A/P Maintenance window. The following screen will then be displayed:
The following options are available:
· Select the desired mode from the Ship Via Code File menu bar
· Enter the data requested on the screen
· If the List is selected, all Ship Via Codes on file will be printed with their descriptions
To exit press the ESC or F10 key when the cursor is positioned for entry of the first field on the screen.
To return to the menu bar, press the ESC or F10 key. To leave this application, press X for EXIT when positioned at the menu bar.
Entry Field Descriptions
Name | Type and Description |
1. Ship Via Code | 2 alphanumeric characters.
Choose a two‑character code for the shipping method being entered. For example, freight train might be represented as FT. All vendors who normally ship merchandise via freight train would be given this code.
In change or delete mode, press the F7 key to search for Ship Via Code. |
2. Description | 15 alphanumeric characters.
Enter a description of the Ship Via code, which will make it clear to the operator at a glance whether or not he has entered the correct code. |
Ship Via Code Search Screen:
