Converting package types

Make sure that you have already created your package types. How do I create package types?

Make sure that you have the I_CAI_EDITMASTERFILEDATA role. How do I assign myself a role?

  1. Go to Master data – Carrier configurations to open a carrier.
  2. On the Code conversions sheet, click Generate suggestion. It may not even be necessary to maintain conversions.
  3. If a conversion is created, open the conversion.

    4. If the Package types sheet does not appear, then no conversion is needed. You can then close the conversion or switch to the Terms of delivery sheet to convert the terms of delivery if needed. How do I convert terms of delivery?

  4. On the Package types sheet, click Generate suggestion or New until all your package types that you want to convert are listed in the left-hand column.
  5. Convert each package type to the appropriate Service provider in the last column.

    6. For each entry in the Package type column on the left, there must be a converted value in the Carrier package type column on the right. Delete any superfluous lines if you do not need them.

  6. Click Save & close to save your specifications.

If you ship hazardous goods, follow the same process to convert your hazardous goods package types on the Hazardous goods package types sheet.