Validate Serial Numbers

Overview

The Validate Serial Numbers step validates that all order line items marked as serializable products have serial numbers assigned. This ensures proper tracking for serialized inventory.

Identifier

Configuration Properties

This step has no configurable properties.

Behavior

What It Does

1. Iterates through all order line items
2. For each line item:
   • Checks if IsSerializableProduct is true
   • If serializable, checks if SerialNumber is populated
3. If any serializable product lacks a serial number:
   • Returns error status
   • Cancels workflow

Prerequisites

• Order line items must have IsSerializableProduct flag set correctly
• Serial numbers should be assigned during fulfillment

Side Effects

• May cancel workflow if validation fails

Business Cases

When to Use

• Pre-ship validation: Ensure serial numbers before shipping
• Warranty tracking: Validate serial numbers for warranty registration
• Regulatory compliance: Ensure serialized products are tracked

Example Scenarios

Scenario 1: All Serial Numbers Present All serializable products have serial numbers. Validation passes.

Scenario 2: Serial Number Missing Electronics order with IsSerializableProduct=true but no serial number. Workflow cancelled.

Scenario 3: No Serializable Products Order contains only non-serializable products. Validation passes.

Error Handling

Related Steps

• Validate Tracking Number - Validate shipment tracking
• Validate Order - General order validation