DBD: Order Processing Repeat Order Feature

DBD: Order Processing - Repeat Order Feature

Step 1: Start a New Order

In this case, you would start a new order, then enter your customer code.

Sales Order Header - FMGODA

Then click on the Repeat Order.

Step 2: Select the Order to Repeat

Repeat Order Query - FMGODA.R

You can enter a Repeat Order number now or use the Query option to see what is available.

You have the opportunity of keying in a previous order number that you may wish to repeat. If you don't know the order number, you can use the query button to look it up. All the line item details will display in the box.

Repeat Order Information - QRY_FT7.R

This display will show you the orders available to choose from. You can click on the different columns to sort the data in a different manner.

Step 3: Use the Order

Repeat Order Query - FMGODA.R — order selected

Note that every line item with all the associated shipping instructions has defaulted. Click the Use this Order to copy this previous order. If you don't want to copy a previous order, just click Exit or press Enter.

Step 4: Save as a Repeat Order (If Not Automatic)

There is an Order Processing Parameter, which allows you to elect to save all orders as possible repeat orders. If you have not so elected, you will be asked the following question.

Just checking — Do you wish to save this new order as a repeat order?

This saves the details of the new order you are about to create. You will have the option, of course, to override any of the order details that need to change for the current order.

Repeat Order Comment - FMGODA.2.C

Then enter your new comment — if desired — this helps to locate your future order in the queries.

New Customer P/O Number - ZZGPOP

The customer PO will come into the new order; you can override this for today's order.

Common Modifications

You now can modify information on this new order. Common Types of modifications usually include:

• Change quantity
• Add lines
• Delete lines
• Change ship to information

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I copy a previous order into a new one?

A: Start a new order, enter the customer code, then click Repeat Order. Enter a previous order number or use the query button to find one, then click Use this Order.

Q: What if I don't know the previous order number?

A: Use the query button to open the Repeat Order Information list, which you can sort by clicking different columns.

Q: Will I always be asked whether to save a new order as a repeat order?

A: No — only if your Order Processing Parameter isn't set to automatically save all orders as possible repeat orders. Otherwise you'll be prompted with a Yes/No question.

Q: What can I change after copying a repeat order?

A: Common modifications include changing quantity, adding lines, deleting lines, and changing ship-to information.

Q: Does the customer PO number carry over from the repeated order?

A: Yes, but you can override it for today's order in the New Customer P/O Number prompt.

Tags: order-processing, repeat-order, order-entry, DB-distributor