1. Demand Scheduling Execution Implementation Guide
  2. Understanding ASNs

Understanding ASNs

An ASN lists the contents of a shipment of goods and additional information about the shipment, such as:

  • Order information

  • Product description

  • Physical characteristics

  • Type of packaging

  • Markings

  • Carrier information

  • Configuration of goods

The ASN allows a sender to describe the contents and configuration of a shipment in various levels of detail and provides an order that is flexible enough to convey the appropriate information. ASN reporting is important for measuring the accuracy and timeliness of shipments. In some cases, if an ASN does not reach the destination before the truck, the receiver can reject the shipment. You typically send the ASN as soon as the shipment leaves the dock.

These programs enable you to set up and maintain how the system processes ASNs:

  • Hierarchical Configuration Definition (P47HL)

  • EDI Time Zone (P4720)

These programs and reports are available to help you manage ASN information:

  • Work With Ship Notice (P47036).

  • Work With Ship Notice Details (P470371).

  • ASN ReCalculate (R47035).

  • Purge EDI ASN Records (R47039).

  • ASN On Time Analysis Report (R470361).

  • Acknowledgment Accuracy Analysis Report (R47191).

You can also manage ASN information using the Work With ASN Packaging (W470371E) form.