Sea Freight Settings

Overview

Sea Freight Settings is a configuration document that stores module-level settings and defaults for the Sea Freight module. This document is used to configure default values and behavior for sea freight operations.

Purpose

The Sea Freight Settings document is used to: - Configure default values for sea freight documents - Set module-level preferences - Define default behaviors - Configure system-wide settings

Access

Navigate to Sea Freight > Setup > Sea Freight Settings

Document Structure

The Sea Freight Settings document contains configuration fields for:

• Default shipping status
• Default service level
• Default container type
• Other module-level defaults

Configuration

Step 1: Access Settings

1. Navigate to Sea Freight > Setup > Sea Freight Settings
2. The settings document will open (there is typically only one settings document)

Step 2: Configure Defaults

1. Set Default Shipping Status if applicable
2. Set Default Service Level if applicable
3. Set Default Container Type if applicable
4. Configure any other default values as needed

Step 3: Save

1. Review all settings
2. Click Save

Key Settings Explained

Default Shipping Status

Default status that will be pre-filled when creating new Sea Shipment documents. This helps standardize the initial status of shipments.

Default Service Level

Default service level that will be pre-filled when creating new Sea Shipment documents. This helps ensure consistent service level assignment.

Default Container Type

Default container type that will be pre-filled when creating new Sea Shipment documents. This helps standardize container type selection.

Best Practices

1. Review Regularly: Review settings periodically to ensure they reflect current business practices
2. Standard Defaults: Set defaults that match your most common operations
3. Document Changes: Document any changes to settings for team reference
4. Test Impact: Test the impact of setting changes before applying broadly

Settings Impact

Settings affect:

• New Documents: Default values in new Sea Shipment documents
• User Experience: Pre-filled values reduce data entry
• Consistency: Helps maintain consistency across operations
• Workflow: Supports standardized workflows

Related Documents

• Sea Shipment: Uses default values from settings
• Sea Freight Consolidation: May use default values
• Other Sea Freight Documents: May reference settings

Next Steps

• Review Setup Guide for initial configuration
• Learn about Sea Shipment management
• Understand Master Data setup

For detailed setup instructions, refer to the Setup Guide.