Understanding How to Select Preferences

You must set the processing options for preference profile processing for all of the version of order entry programs in which you want to apply preferences. You cannot use batch processing for the Inventory Commitment, Product Allocation, or Delivery Date preferences.

You must activate each preference for the system to use during processing. Preference are activated within a version for the Preference Processing Options program (R40400). The prompts contain a list on which you activate or deactivate each preference for processing by the system.

To determine whether a preference is active, refer to the Preference Status field on the preference inquiry or revision forms that are specific to the preference you are reviewing.

Preference values override default values that the system uses from the Item Master table (F4101), Item Branch table (F4102), Customer Master by Line of Business table (F03012), or data dictionary tables. If you do not activate preference in the sales order program or in the preference profile program, the system uses normal default values.