Configure external movement types

Audience: Administrators

To manage the master data for procurement flows, find, create, and edit external movement types.

Find external movement types

To find an external movement type:

1. Navigate to Configuration > Inventory Management > External Movement Types.

2. At the top right, click the Filters button.

3. In the Filter panel, enter desired parameters:

   • Code: Enter the unique code.

   • Description: Search for specific text within the description field.

   • External System: Select the external system this movement applies to.

   • External Movement Class: Select if the cost is charged to a cost center or a project.

   • Active: Check to indicate it is active.

4. Click Search.

Add external movement types

To enter in a new external movement type:

1. Click the + New button.

2. In the External movement type window, enter:

   • Code.

   • Description.

     • Note: To provide translations in all supported languages, click the Globe icon next to the field.

   • External movement class.

   • External system.

3. If needed, choose:

   • Active: Switch between active and inactive status.

   • Order: Define what type of order it is.

4. Click Save.

Edit external logistic centers

To update an external movement type:

1. In the External movement types table, select a type.

2. In the External movement type window, edit as needed:

   • Code

   • Description

   • External movement class

   • External system

   • Active.

   • Order

3. Click Save.