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Import Orders Into DHL Supply Chain

This task will create new or update existing orders in DHL Supply Chain, based on data provided via an XML file. Orders are also known as 'sales orders', 'outbound logistics orders', 'pick tickets' and 'stock transfer orders'. They represent a request from a customer to the warehouse to pick/pack and despatch goods.

Settings

Connection

Required
The DHL Supply Chain connection to use. See Connecting to DHL Supply Chain.

Fail File

Required
The XML file to save failed records to. The XML format will be the same as the input file.

Input File

Required
The XML file containing records to import into DHL Supply Chain. An example of the XML format is shown below.

Success File

Required
The XML file to save successful records to. The XML format will be the same as the input file.

Prevent Reprocessing

Required
Set to true to prevent the same records being processed more than once, based on the value of the <ExternalId> element in the XML.

Zynk Settings

See Common Task Settings

Examples

A sample input file is shown below. For full documentation see DHL Supply Chain Order XML.

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<Orders>
  <Order>
    <ExternalId>5231</ExternalId>
    <FacilityId>GB_0001</FacilityId>
    <CustomerId>CUST0001</CustomerId>
    <OrderNumber>TESTORDR0001</OrderNumber>
    <OrderType>CustomerOrder</OrderType>
    <OrderDate>2024-07-01T09:00:00Z</OrderDate>
    <ShipTo>
      <CustomerId>CUST0001</CustomerId>
      <AddressName>John Smith</AddressName>
      <AddressType>CST</AddressType>
      <AddressLine1>6-8 Charlotte Square</AddressLine1>
      <PostCode>NE1 4XF</PostCode>
      <City>Newcastle</City>
      <CountryCode>GB</CountryCode>
    </ShipTo>
    <BillTo>
      <CustomerId>CUST0001</CustomerId>
      <AddressName>John Smith</AddressName>
      <AddressType>CST</AddressType>
      <AddressLine1>6-8 Charlotte Square</AddressLine1>
      <PostCode>NE1 4XF</PostCode>
      <City>Newcastle</City>
      <CountryCode>GB</CountryCode>
    </BillTo>
    <OrderLines>
      <OrderLine>
        <LineNumber>1</LineNumber>
        <ItemNumber>TEST0001</ItemNumber>
        <OrderedQuantity>12</OrderedQuantity>
      </OrderLine>
    </OrderLines>
  </Order>
</Orders>