Try Reallocate by Store Category ID

Overview

The Try Reallocate by Store Category ID step reallocates orders when both the order and the assigned store contain products from a given category. This enables store-specific category routing, ensuring that specialized products are handled by stores with the appropriate capabilities.

Identifier

Configuration Properties

Behavior

What It Does

1. Validates that categoryId is configured
2. Checks if the order contains products from the specified category
3. Checks if the store is configured to handle that category
4. Reallocates to an appropriate store if the current one cannot handle the category

Prerequisites

• categoryId property must be configured
• Stores must have category handling capabilities defined
• Products must have category assignments

Side Effects

• May change warehouse/store assignment
• Considers store capabilities in the routing decision

Business Cases

When to Use

• Store specialization: Route specialized products to stores that can handle them
• Service requirements: Route items requiring assembly or installation to capable stores
• Certification requirements: Route products requiring certified handlers to qualifying stores

Example Scenarios

Scenario 1: Appliance Installation Configure categoryId = "large-appliances" to route orders with appliances to stores that offer installation services.

Scenario 2: Pharmacy Items Configure categoryId = "pharmacy" to route pharmaceutical orders only to stores with licensed pharmacists.

Error Handling

Related Steps

• Try Reallocate by Category ID - Route based on product category only
• Try Reallocate Entire Order - Route without category consideration