Setting Up Mode of Transport Constants

Access the Mode of Transport Constants Revisions form.

Mode of Transport

(Optional) Enter the code that describes the nature of the carrier being used to transport goods to the customer, for example, by rail, by road, and so on.

Default Vehicle Type

(Optional) Specify the type of vehicle that you use to transport items. The vehicle type identifies the mode of transport and assignments to dispatch groups.

Default Load Type

Enter the code that controls how a load is handled by the load building and confirmation processes. Load types are defined in the load type table.

Compartment Flag

Specify whether the compartment is a vehicle and physical compartment or a logical compartment. Values are:

V: Vehicle and physical compartment.

L: Logical compartment.

Lead Days

(Optional) Specify the minimum number of days following order entry before loading is scheduled.

G/L Offset

(Optional) Enter a code that determines the trade account that the system uses as the offset when you post invoices or vouchers. The system concatenates the value that you enter to the AAI item RC (for Accounts Receivable) or PC (for Accounts Payable) to locate the trade account. For example, if you enter TRAD, the system searches for the AAI item RCTRAD (for receivables) or PCTRAD (for payables).

You can assign up to four alphanumeric characters to represent the general ledger offset or you can assign the three-character currency code (if you enter transactions in a multi-currency environment). You must, however, set up the corresponding AAI item for the system to use; otherwise, the system ignores the general ledger offset and uses the account that is set up for PC or RC for the company that is specified.

If you set up a value in the general ledger Offset field of the customer or supplier record, the system uses the value during transaction entry unless you override it.

Note: Do not use code 9999. It is reserved for the post program and indicates that offsets should not be created.

Job Type

Specify the job classifications for an organization. In the Load and Delivery Management system, the job type that you define is used specifically for operators. This value is defined in the Load and Delivery Management Constants table (F49001). You must have a staff defined with that job type to create a trip. The job type also defines both the vehicle and depot staff.

Operator Registration/License Type

(Optional) Specify the operator's required license type. An operator can have multiple type of registration/license. The system checks this value and requires that you assign an operator with a license of this type before you can build a trip. If you leave this field blank, the system does not require an operator license of any type.

Vehicle Registration/License Type

(Optional) Specify the vehicle's required license type. A vehicle can have multiple type of registration/license. The system checks this value and requires that you assign a vehicle with a license of this type before you can build a trip. If you leave this field blank, the system does not require a vehicle license of any type.

Automated Gantry Loading Note

Specify whether the automated gantry system should cause a bulk loading note to be printed from the Load and Delivery Management system. Enter Y if the automated gantry system should print a bulk loading note.

Process Control System ID

Enter the identification number of the process control system. You can identify one or more process control systems associated by depot, tank, or mode of transport. The system uses this field for downloads of automated gantry information.