Validate Tracking Number

Overview

The Validate Tracking Number step validates that all shipments have tracking numbers assigned. This ensures shipments can be tracked before completing the order.

Identifier

Configuration Properties

This step has no configurable properties.

Behavior

What It Does

1. Gets shipments to validate:
   • If shipment parameter provided, validates that single shipment
   • If no shipment parameter, validates all order shipments
2. For each shipment:
   • Checks if ShipmentTrackingNumber is populated
3. If any shipment lacks a tracking number:
   • Returns error status
   • Cancels workflow

Prerequisites

• Shipments should have tracking numbers from shipping provider

Side Effects

• May cancel workflow if validation fails

Business Cases

When to Use

• Pre-completion validation: Ensure tracking before completing
• Customer communication: Verify tracking available for notifications
• Carrier integration: Validate carrier has provided tracking

Example Scenarios

Scenario 1: All Tracking Numbers Present All shipments have tracking numbers. Validation passes.

Scenario 2: Tracking Number Missing One shipment missing tracking number. Workflow cancelled.

Scenario 3: Single Shipment Validation Workflow runs on specific shipment with tracking number. Validation passes.

Scenario 4: No Shipments Order has no shipments yet. Validation passes.

Error Handling

Related Steps

• Validate Serial Numbers - Validate product serial numbers
• Print Shipping Label - Generate shipping labels with tracking