Set Default External ID
Set external ID on order from the order type configuration.
Overview
The Set Default External ID step sets an external ID on the order based on the default external ID provider configured for the order type. This prepares the order for export to external systems.
Identifier
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Key | SetDefaultExternalId |
| Group | Enrich |
| Applicable Statuses | New |
Configuration Properties
This step has no configurable properties. Configuration is in order type settings.
Behavior
What It Does
- Gets tenant settings for order types
- Finds the order type matching the order's
OrderType - Gets
DefaultExternalIdProviderfrom the order type config - If configured, sets an empty external ID with that key
- Returns result invisibly (doesn't show in workflow history)
Prerequisites
- Order must have an order type
- Order type must have
DefaultExternalIdProviderconfigured
Side Effects
- External ID slot created on order
- Prepares order for ID generation
- Key comes from order type configuration
Business Cases
When to Use
- ERP preparation: Set up external ID before generation
- Order type routing: Different order types use different IDs
- Export preparation: Prepare for external system integration
Example Scenarios
Scenario 1: Standard Order
Order type "WebOrder" has DefaultExternalIdProvider=SAP. Step creates SAP external ID slot.
Scenario 2: POS Order
Order type "POSOrder" has DefaultExternalIdProvider=RETAIL. Step creates RETAIL external ID slot.
Scenario 3: No Config Order type doesn't have external ID configured. Step does nothing.
Error Handling
| Condition | Result | Continues Workflow? |
|---|---|---|
| ID set | Success (invisible) | Yes |
| No config | Success (invisible, no changes) | Yes |
Related Steps
- Generate External ID - Generate actual ID value
- Validate Default External ID - Validate the ID