The Cylinder Returns section allows the generation of paperwork to enable cylinders to be returned to the supplying plant. This is generally used for the return of empty cylinders, but full cylinders can be included when excess stock is being returned.
Cylinder Returns Initial Screen
The initial Cylinder Return Screen only has the option Request Cylinder Returns with a Go button. The following information is shown on the Cylinder Returns Screen:
Supplying Plant: The current Partners plant number automatically defaults, No entry is required.
Receiving Plant: The receiving plant number automatically defaults, No entry is required.
Target Quantity: This is the number of cylinders that the system currently estimates that is being held, this would normally be a zero amount.
Actual Quantity: Enter the exact number of cylinder(s) that are being returned to the supplying plant with this transaction.
Add Line: If extra lines are required for materials not contained on the screen, click on the Add Line button, an extra line will be added to allow the entry of a Material Number to allow the empties to be returned. If a material is added but is already in the system generated list, and error message will be returned. It will be necessary to delete the added line item.
Submit: After all cylinders have been entered, and checked, click on the Submit button to generate the Confirmation Message with a document number.
Print: It is necessary to print this document as it is the Transport Documentation required for the movement of the goods.
