Freight Schedule Entry (SOE450)

Use Freight Schedule Entry to set up various freight rate schedules that can be used in FACTS to calculate the freight charges on an order. The freight rates can be calculated by total order weight, total order value or total item value

Field Descriptions

Use the following fields to set up freight schedules:

1. Freight Schedule ID

Enter the freight schedule id. Press F2 or $image\find_shg.gif$ to search.

2. Description

Enter the description for the freight schedule id.

3. Freight Calculation Method

Select the method used to calculate freight. You can select from t he following:
W-Weight
O-Order Value
I-Item Value
Note the Freight Calculation Method cannot be modified once there are freight schedule lines entered for the freight schedule.

In the browser in the lower portion of the screen, the system displays any freight schedule lines previously associated with this freight schedule. You can

Select the $image\edit_shg.gif$ icon to make changes for the highlighted freight schedule line.

Select the $image\plus_shg.gif$ icon to add a freight schedule line.

Select the $image\Delete_shg.gif$ icon to delete the highlighted freight schedule line.

When you edit, add, or insert a freight schedule line, the system displays the following fields:

4. Cutoff Value

Enter the cut off value for the freight schedule line. This value is related to the Freight Calculation Method entered in the header. The value is expressed as Weight, Order Value or Item Value – depending on the Freight Calculation Method.

5. Type

Enter the type of the freight schedule line. You can select from $-Dollar Amount or %-Percent.

6. Percent or Dollar Amount

Enter the percentage or dollar amount of the freight schedule line. This field varies based on the type you selected for the freight schedule line.

Press $image\ebx_-1486550377.gif$ to save each cutoff line, press $image\ebx_225190900.gif$ after all lines have been entered.

Press the Header button to access the Header Detail screen where you can modify the Freight Schedule id description or freight calculation method (if no lines exist for the record).

Press the Done button ton exit the program.