Purpose: Use this screen to define the order type that will default in Order Entry.
Code field: Enter the code that defines the order type that will default in the Order Type field on the initial Order Entry screen.
Typical order types include:
• mail orders
• phone orders
• fax orders
• retail orders
• e-commerce (order API) orders
as well as others that you define in the Order Type table. This field is validated against the Order Type table. Codes defined in this table appear to the right of the Code field. See Establishing Order Types (WOTY).
This default can be overridden. If you leave this field blank, no default value will be assigned in Order Entry.
More about order types: The order type controls the appearance of the detail screen. This is a useful feature because you may have different requirements of the Order Entry detail screen when you enter a phone order for a customer versus when you enter an order from an order form. You are not restricted, however, to the default order type screen display. An option is available for you to change to another format.
The order type controls whether promotional pricing windows will appear in Order Entry and whether soldout notification cards will be generated.
