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Window: Document Type

[Created: 29/06/1999 - Updated: 02/01/2000 ]
Description: Maintain Document Types
Help: The Document Type Window defines any document to be used in the system. Each document type provides the basis for processing of each document and controls the printed name and document sequence used.

Tab: Document Type

[Created: 29/06/1999 - Updated: 07/02/2005 ]
Description: Define a Document Type
Help: The Document Definition Tab defines the processing parameters and controls for the document. Note that shipments for automatic documents like POS/Warehouse Orders cannot have confirmations!
Tab Level: 0

Table 10: Document Type - Fields

Table: Report Parameters

NameDescriptionHelpTechnical Info
TenantTenant for this installation.A Tenant is a company or a legal entity. You cannot share data between Tenants.c_doctype.AD_Client_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
OrganizationOrganizational entity within tenantAn organization is a unit of your tenant or legal entity - examples are store, department. You can share data between organizations.c_doctype.AD_Org_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
NameAlphanumeric identifier of the entityThe name of an entity (record) is used as an default search option in addition to the search key. The name is up to 60 characters in length.c_doctype.Name character varying(60)
String
DescriptionOptional short description of the recordA description is limited to 255 characters.c_doctype.Description character varying(255)
String
Print TextThe label text to be printed on a document or correspondence.The Label to be printed indicates the name that will be printed on a document or correspondence. The max length is 2000 characters.c_doctype.PrintName character varying(60)
String
Document NoteAdditional information for a DocumentThe Document Note is used for recording any additional information regarding this product.c_doctype.DocumentNote character varying(2000)
Text
ActiveThe record is active in the systemThere are two methods of making records unavailable in the system: One is to delete the record, the other is to de-activate the record. A de-activated record is not available for selection, but available for reports.There are two reasons for de-activating and not deleting records:(1) The system requires the record for audit purposes.(2) The record is referenced by other records. E.g., you cannot delete a Business Partner, if there are invoices for this partner record existing. You de-activate the Business Partner and prevent that this record is used for future entries.c_doctype.IsActive character(1)
Yes-No
DefaultDefault valueThe Default Checkbox indicates if this record will be used as a default value.c_doctype.IsDefault character(1)
Yes-No
GL CategoryGeneral Ledger CategoryThe General Ledger Category is an optional, user defined method of grouping journal lines.c_doctype.GL_Category_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
Sales TransactionThis is a Sales TransactionThe Sales Transaction checkbox indicates if this item is a Sales Transaction.c_doctype.IsSOTrx character(1)
Yes-No
Document Base TypeLogical type of documentThe Document Base Type identifies the base or starting point for a document. Multiple document types may share a single document base type.c_doctype.DocBaseType character(3)
List
SO Sub TypeSales Order Sub TypeThe SO Sub Type indicates the type of sales order this document refers to. This field only appears when the Document Base Type is Sales Order. The selection made here will determine which documents will be generated when an order is processed and which documents must be generated manually or in batches. The following outlines this process.SO Sub Type of Standard Order will generate just the Order document when the order is processed. The Delivery Note, Invoice and Receipt must be generated via other processes. SO Sub Type of Warehouse Order will generate the Order and Delivery Note. The Invoice and Receipt must be generated via other processes.SO Sub Type of Credit Order will generate the Order, Delivery Note and Invoice. The Receipt must be generated via other processes.SO Sub Type of POS (Point of Sale) will generate all documentc_doctype.DocSubTypeSO character(2)
List
Inv Sub TypeInventory Sub TypeThe Inventory Sub Type indicates the type of inventory this document refers to. This field only appears when the Document Base Type is Material Physical Inventory. The selection made here will determine which window must be used and which data in the lines is relevant for the document. Internal Use inventory (based on Internal Used Quantity) or Physical Inventory (based on difference between Qty Counted vs Qty Book)c_doctype.DocSubTypeInv character varying(2)
List
Pro forma InvoiceIndicates if Pro Forma Invoices can be generated from this documentThe Pro Forma Invoice checkbox indicates if pro forma invoices can be generated from this sales document. A pro forma invoice indicates the amount that will be due should an order be shipped.c_doctype.HasProforma character(1)
Yes-No
Document Type for ProFormaDocument type used for pro forma invoices generated from this sales documenthe Document Type for Invoice indicates the document type that will be used when an invoice is generated from this sales document. This field will display only when the base document type is Sales Order and the Pro Forma Invoice checkbox is selectedc_doctype.C_DocTypeProforma_ID numeric(10)
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Generate InvoiceAutomatically Generate Invoice after (Sales/Purchase) Order completedWhen selected the Order will generate Invoice automatically. Note that only Orders with document subtype Standard and Prepay Order can be applied!c_doctype.IsAutoGenerateInvoice character(1)
Yes-No
Document Type for InvoiceDocument type used for invoices generated from this sales documentThe Document Type for Invoice indicates the document type that will be used when an invoice is generated from this sales document. This field will display only when the base document type is Sales Order.c_doctype.C_DocTypeInvoice_ID numeric(10)
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Generate ShipmentAutomatically Generate Shipment after (Sales/Purchase) Order completedWhen selected the Order will generate Shipment automatically. Note that only Orders with document subtype Standard and Prepay Order can be applied!c_doctype.IsAutoGenerateInout character(1)
Yes-No
Document Type for ShipmentDocument type used for shipments generated from this sales documenthe Document Type for Shipments indicates the document type that will be used when a shipment is generated from this sales document. This field will display only when the base document type is Sales Order.c_doctype.C_DocTypeShipment_ID numeric(10)
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Document is Number ControlledThe document has a document sequenceThe Document Number Controlled checkbox indicates if this document type will have a sequence number.c_doctype.IsDocNoControlled character(1)
Yes-No
Document SequenceDocument sequence determines the numbering of documentsThe Document Sequence indicates the sequencing rule to use for this document type.c_doctype.DocNoSequence_ID numeric(10)
Table
Overwrite Sequence on Completec_doctype.IsOverwriteSeqOnComplete character(1)
Yes-No
Definite Sequencec_doctype.DefiniteSequence_ID numeric(10)
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Overwrite Date on Completec_doctype.IsOverwriteDateOnComplete character(1)
Yes-No
Allow Product Without Price ListAllow product without price list on this document type.c_doctype.IsNoPriceListCheck character(1)
Yes-No
Pick/QA ConfirmationRequire Pick or QA Confirmation before processingThe processing of the Shipment (Receipt) requires Pick (QA) Confirmation. Note that shipments for automatic documents like POS/Warehouse Orders cannot have confirmations!c_doctype.IsPickQAConfirm character(1)
Yes-No
Ship/Receipt ConfirmationRequire Ship or Receipt Confirmation before processingThe processing of the Shipment (Receipt) requires Ship (Receipt) Confirmation. Note that shipments for automatic documents like POS/Warehouse Orders cannot have confirmations!c_doctype.IsShipConfirm character(1)
Yes-No
Split when DifferenceSplit document when there is a differenceIf the confirmation contains differences, the original document is split allowing the original document (shipment) to be processed and updating Inventory - and the newly created document for handling the dispute at a later time. Until the confirmation is processed, the inventory is not updated.c_doctype.IsSplitWhenDifference character(1)
Yes-No
Difference DocumentDocument type for generating in dispute ShipmentsIf the confirmation contains differences, the original document is split allowing the original document (shipment) to be processed and updating Inventory - and the newly created document for handling the dispute at a later time. Until the confirmation is processed, the inventory is not updated.c_doctype.C_DocTypeDifference_ID numeric(10)
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Prepare Split DocumentPrepare generated split shipment/receipt documentc_doctype.IsPrepareSplitDocument character(1)
Yes-No
In TransitMovement is in transitMaterial Movement is in transit - shipped, but not received.The transaction is completed, if confirmed.c_doctype.IsInTransit character(1)
Yes-No
Create Counter DocumentCreate Counter DocumentIf selected, create specified counter document. If not selected, no counter document is created for the document type.c_doctype.IsCreateCounter character(1)
Yes-No
Default Counter DocumentThe document type is the default counter document typeWhen using explicit documents for inter-org transaction (after linking a Business Partner to an Organization), you can determine what document type the counter document is based on the document type of the original transaction. Example: when generating a Sales Order, use this Sales Order document type.This default can be overwritten by defining explicit counter document relationships.c_doctype.IsDefaultCounterDoc character(1)
Yes-No
Mandatory Charge or Productc_doctype.IsChargeOrProductMandatory character(1)
Yes-No
Print FormatData Print FormatThe print format determines how data is rendered for print.c_doctype.AD_PrintFormat_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
Document CopiesNumber of copies to be printedThe Document Copies indicates the number of copies of each document that will be generated.c_doctype.DocumentCopies numeric(10)
Integer

Tab: Translation

[Created: 04/12/1999 - Updated: 27/10/2024 ]
Description: Translation
Help: The Translation Tab defines a Document Type in an alternate language.
Tab Level: 1

Table 20: Translation - Fields

Table: Report Parameters

NameDescriptionHelpTechnical Info
TenantTenant for this installation.A Tenant is a company or a legal entity. You cannot share data between Tenants.c_doctype_trl.AD_Client_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
OrganizationOrganizational entity within tenantAn organization is a unit of your tenant or legal entity - examples are store, department. You can share data between organizations.c_doctype_trl.AD_Org_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
Document TypeDocument type or rulesThe Document Type determines document sequence and processing rulesc_doctype_trl.C_DocType_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
LanguageLanguage for this entityThe Language identifies the language to use for display and formattingc_doctype_trl.AD_Language character varying(6)
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ActiveThe record is active in the systemThere are two methods of making records unavailable in the system: One is to delete the record, the other is to de-activate the record. A de-activated record is not available for selection, but available for reports.There are two reasons for de-activating and not deleting records:(1) The system requires the record for audit purposes.(2) The record is referenced by other records. E.g., you cannot delete a Business Partner, if there are invoices for this partner record existing. You de-activate the Business Partner and prevent that this record is used for future entries.c_doctype_trl.IsActive character(1)
Yes-No
TranslatedThis column is translatedThe Translated checkbox indicates if this column is translated.c_doctype_trl.IsTranslated character(1)
Yes-No
NameAlphanumeric identifier of the entityThe name of an entity (record) is used as an default search option in addition to the search key. The name is up to 60 characters in length.c_doctype_trl.Name character varying(60)
String
Print TextThe label text to be printed on a document or correspondence.The Label to be printed indicates the name that will be printed on a document or correspondence. The max length is 2000 characters.c_doctype_trl.PrintName character varying(60)
String
Document NoteAdditional information for a DocumentThe Document Note is used for recording any additional information regarding this product.c_doctype_trl.DocumentNote character varying(2000)
Text