WMS Configurations

Modified on Tue, 19 Aug at 11:15 PM


WMS Configurations refer to the customizable system settings within the WMS that define how various warehouse operations—such as inward, picking, packing, returns, and inventory handling—are executed and controlled based on business needs


Possible Values for various configurations could be 

 - TRUE/ FALSE
- 0/1

These configurations/ settings can be accessed via 

Home page→ Right Top User Icon→ WMS configurations & Setup

Scanning & Process Flexibility Settings

Configuration

Value

User-Centric Description

Product Scannable Field

EAN

Users scan products using the EAN barcode to identify SKUs.

GRN Single Scan Mandatory

FALSE

Users can scan one unit and enter the quantity instead of scanning each during GRN.

Picking Single Scan Mandatory

FALSE

Users can pick multiple units by scanning one and entering the required quantity.

Putaway Single Scan Mandatory

FALSE

Users can complete the putaway by scanning a single item and entering quantity.

Cycle Count Single Scan Mandatory

FALSE

Users can enter counts in bulk during stock audits instead of scanning each item.

Packing Single Scan Mandatory

FALSE

Allows bulk packing by scanning one unit and entering quantity.


Functionality Controls

Configuration

Value

User-Centric Description

Allow Copy Paste

TRUE

Users can use copy-paste functions in WMS fields for quicker data entry.

Bulk Picking Enabled

TRUE

Enables users to pick large quantities in one go.

GRN CIPO Carton Single Scan

FALSE

Scanning each CIPO carton is not mandatory; users can enter quantity manually.


Order Management Settings

Configuration

Value

User-Centric Description

Cancel B2B Orders in Picking

TRUE

Users can cancel B2B orders while picking; B2C cancellations are not allowed in the picking stage.

Partially Allocate B2C Orders

FALSE

Orders will not be processed unless all items are in stock.

Enable B2C Not Found

TRUE

If a B2C item isn't found, the system suggests alternative locations automatically.

Invoice Mandatory

FALSE

Orders can be processed without an invoice, using just a shipping label.


Skip Packing Settings (Direct Picking to RTD)

Configuration

Value

User-Centric Description

Skip Packing for B2B Orders

1

B2B orders go directly to RTD without box-level packing.

Skip Packing for Sample Stock

1

Sample stock moves directly to RTD, skipping packing.

Skip Packing for RTV Orders

1

Return-to-vendor orders are moved to RTD without packing.

Skip Packing for Debit Note Orders

1

Debit note orders skip packing and move directly to RTD.

Skip Packing for Approval Stock

1

Approval stock orders bypass packing process.

Skip Packing for Transfer Stock

1

Transfer stock is sent to RTD without packaging steps.


Advanced Packing Configurations

Configuration

Value

User-Centric Description

Order Package Delete Enabled

TRUE

Users can delete boxes in B2B orders before invoicing if needed (e.g., space constraints).

Packing station selection during order processing

FALSE

Users are not required to select a packing station before order processing.


Label & Cancellation Rules

Configuration

Value

User-Centric Description

Enable B2B Not Found

FALSE

The system won’t provide alternate locations for missing B2B items during picking.

Order wise label generation (B2C/D2C)

FALSE

Labels are not generated per order; bulk label generation is used unless configured.

Every user can cancel order (B2C/D2C)

FALSE

Only admins can cancel B2C or D2C orders; users are restricted.


Picklist & Putaway Configurations

Configuration

Value

User-Centric Description

Enable Zone Wise Picklist

TRUE

Picklists are generated zone-wise, improving picking efficiency.

Putaway Recommendations Enabled

TRUE

System suggests optimal locations for storing received items.


GRN & PO Handling

Configuration

Value

User-Centric Description

Gate Entry Mandatory for GRN

FALSE

Users can proceed with GRN without prior gate entry.

PO Allowed Excess Percentage

5

Up to 5% excess quantity is allowed while receiving stock against PO.

GRN After PO Expiry

FALSE

GRN cannot be processed if PO has expired.

GRN Invoice Detail Mandatory

FALSE

Invoice details are not mandatory to create a GRN.

Hide Vendor Info in GRN

FALSE

Vendor details are visible during GRN.


Return Handling

Configuration

Value

User-Centric Description

Webcam based return processing

TRUE

Returns must be processed under webcam surveillance.

New USN during returns

FALSE

Return processing does not generate a new USN.

Return processing station entry

FALSE

Return station selection is not required for processing returns.

Excess quantity in returns

FALSE

Returns for quantities greater than shipped are not allowed.


USN (Unique Serial Number) Configurations

Configuration

Value

User-Centric Description

USN Based Inventory Management

FALSE

Inventory is not managed using USN.

Existing USN of products

FALSE

USNs will be generated by the WMS; pre-existing USNs are not used.

Pre-defined USN list

FALSE

No pre-uploaded USN list is being used.


Shipping, Labeling & Packaging Modules

Configuration

Value

User-Centric Description

WMS PTL Proship Integration

FALSE

Real-time shipping label generation via Proship PTL is not enabled.

Item master batch management

FALSE

SKUs can be created without enabling batch tracking.

Packaging Management Module

FALSE

Packaging materials are not tracked in the WMS.

Packaging Management Module Ledger Configuration

FALSE

Ledger tracking for packaging materials is not active.


OMS Integration Settings

Configuration

Value

User-Centric Description

If UC integration is enabled

TRUE

Unicommerce integration is enabled for order sync.

US WMS Bin Mapping

FALSE

Bin mapping from Unicommerce is not automated.

Default Channel Bin

FALSE

Default channel bin configuration from Unicommerce is disabled.

UC Box Dimensions

FALSE

Box dimensions are not being synced from Unicommerce.

UC WMS GRN Integration

FALSE

GRN information is not pushed to Unicommerce from WMS.


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