METHOD06 - Simple Calculation

Overview

The Simple Calculation method provides a straightforward calculation of handling unit quantity by dividing the item quantity by the handling unit capacity. This is the most basic calculation method and is suitable for standard scenarios where no complex constraints apply.

Purpose

This method calculates the Expected Shipment Handling Unit Qty. by:

1. Dividing the quantity by the handling unit capacity (Qty. per UOM Code)
2. Rounding up to ensure all items fit
3. Providing a simple, direct handling unit count

Parameters

Parameter Name	Type	Description	Default
EXIT IF NOT FOUND	Boolean	Exit with 0 if no Handling Unit Type UOM setup is found	false

Algorithm

Step 1: Determine Handling Unit Type

The method determines which handling unit type to use in the following order:

1. Use DocumentLine."Handling Unit Type Code" if available

   • Go to Step 2 if found

2. Get handling unit type from Customer Item:

   • Try CustItem."Handling Unit Type Code (Shipment)"
   • If empty, try CustItem."Handling Unit Type Code (Receipt)"
   • Go to Step 2 if found

Step 2: Get Handling Unit Type UOM

Retrieve the Handling Unit Type Unit of Measure record:

• Look up CarrierTypeUOM for the customer item, unit of measure, and handling unit type
• If not found, try to get from the same handling unit type group
• If EXIT IF NOT FOUND parameter is enabled and no UOM found:
  • Exit with result = 0
  • Go to End

Step 3: Validate Handling Unit Capacity

Ensure that CarrierTypeUOM."Qty. per UOM Code" is greater than 0.

• If 0 and EXIT IF NOT FOUND is enabled:
  • Exit with result = 0
  • Go to End

Step 4: Calculate Result

Result = Round(Quantity / CarrierTypeUOM."Qty. per UOM Code", 0.001, '>')

Where:

• Division is rounded up to 3 decimal places

Calculation Steps

Variable Definitions

• A = Quantity
• B = Handling unit capacity (Qty. per UOM Code)
• C = Final result (number of handling units)

Step-by-Step Formula

1. Get quantity:

   A = Quantity
   

2. Get handling unit capacity:

   B = CarrierTypeUOM."Qty. per UOM Code"
   

3. Calculate result:

   C = Round(A / B, 0.001, '>')
   

Examples

Example 1: Exact Division

Scenario:

• Quantity = 100 pieces
• CarrierTypeUOM."Qty. per UOM Code" = 50 pieces per handling unit

Calculation:

1. Quantity: A = 100 pieces
2. Handling unit capacity: B = 50 pieces per handling unit
3. Result: C = Round(100 / 50, 0.001, '>') = 2.0 handling units

Result: 2.0 handling units

Example 2: Rounding Up

Scenario:

• Quantity = 125 pieces
• CarrierTypeUOM."Qty. per UOM Code" = 50 pieces per handling unit

Calculation:

1. Quantity: A = 125 pieces
2. Handling unit capacity: B = 50 pieces per handling unit
3. Result: C = Round(125 / 50, 0.001, '>') = 2.5 handling units

Result: 2.5 handling units

Example 3: Small Remainder

Scenario:

• Quantity = 101 pieces
• CarrierTypeUOM."Qty. per UOM Code" = 50 pieces per handling unit

Calculation:

1. Quantity: A = 101 pieces
2. Handling unit capacity: B = 50 pieces per handling unit
3. Result: C = Round(101 / 50, 0.001, '>') = 2.02 handling units

Result: 2.02 handling units

Example 4: Exit If Not Found

Scenario:

• Quantity = 100 pieces
• EXIT IF NOT FOUND parameter = true
• No Handling Unit Type UOM setup found for the item

Result: 0 handling units (exits early because no setup found)

Important Notes

• This is the simplest calculation method with minimal logic
• No consideration for height, volume, or layer constraints
• Suitable for standard scenarios where handling unit capacity is the only factor
• The EXIT IF NOT FOUND parameter allows graceful handling of missing configurations
• Result is always rounded up to ensure all items fit