Transferring Exceptions

Using the Automated Short-Buy

Call exceptions are items that the vendor cannot fill or does not stock. You can transfer call exceptions to one of two files.

The SHORTAUTO file is a short-buy file that contains items that meet the global limits, but do not meet the limits for a particular call. The automated short-buy checks these items each time it runs, to see if they meet the limits of the current call.

The TF file performs the same function as the SHORT-AUTO file. However, it lets you transmit exceptions to another wholesaler without checking the pick file for other items that could be purchased. The TF file, which is date- and time-specific, has a prefix of TF. For example, an exceptions file for a call launched through the (LFA2) Short-Buy Launcher screen on Jan. 4 at 9:10 a.m. would be named TFØ4Ø91Ø.

Double-click $graphics\KEYOPMENUICON16.gif$ .
Double-click $graphics\PARAMETERS_ICON16.gif$ .
Click Text Base Parameters.
In the (L) Parameters screen, type F in the Selection Code field.
In the (LF) Purchase Order Parameters screen, type A in the Action field.
In the (LFA) Automated Short-Buy Menu screen, type 1 in the Selection Code field.
In the (LFA1) screen, type C in the Action field.
In the Call Number field, enter the call number to create or change. You can press Tab to accept the default, call number 1. If you enter a one-digit call number, press Tab.
Press Enter until the second subscreen opens. Tab to the Transfer Exceptions field.
To transfer the exceptions to the SHORT-AUTO file, type S.
To transfer the exceptions to the TF file, type F.

Save your change by pressing Enter until the first (LFA1) screen appears, listing your calls.

To reset an Exceptions file, see Resetting Exceptions Files.

To print a report of items in the Exceptions file, see Printing the Automated Short-Buy Exceptions Report.

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Setting and Changing Vendor Parameters

Launching the Automated Short-Buy