Update Shipment Status for In Transit
Update shipment status specifically for packages being transferred between warehouses.
Overview
The Update Shipment Status for In Transit step updates shipment status for packages that are being transferred between warehouses. It only processes shipments marked as in transit.
Identifier
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Key | UpdateShipmentStatusForInTransit |
| Group | Shipments |
| Applicable Statuses | Ship, PickedUp, Completed, ReadyForPickup |
Configuration Properties
This step has no configurable properties.
Behavior
What It Does
- Identifies shipments that are not shipped AND have
Transit = true - If running at shipment level, only processes the current shipment
- For each qualifying shipment:
- Updates the shipment status to reflect the transit state
- Returns warning if no shipments qualify
Prerequisites
- Shipments must have
Transit = trueflag set - Shipments must not be in Shipped status
Side Effects
- Shipment status updated for transit shipments
- Enables tracking of inter-warehouse transfers
Business Cases
When to Use
- Warehouse transfers: Track packages moving between warehouses
- Cross-dock operations: Update status during consolidation
- Click-and-collect: Track items in transit to pickup location
Example Scenarios
Scenario 1: Warehouse Transfer Package shipped from central warehouse to store for pickup. Step updates transit shipment status.
Scenario 2: Cross-Dock Items from multiple warehouses consolidating. Each transit shipment status is updated.
Scenario 3: No Transit Shipments Order has regular shipments (not in transit). Step returns warning.
Error Handling
| Condition | Result | Continues Workflow? |
|---|---|---|
| No transit shipments | Warning | Yes |
| Update successful | Success | Yes |
Related Steps
- Update Shipment Status - General status update
- Set Shipment or Order Ready for Pickup - When transit completes