A transfer transaction has a status code that displays in the Status field. The code indicates where the transfer transaction is in the transfer process (for example, the transfer is at the beginning of the process or it has been completed). The status code can help you determine where the transfer merchandise actually is: loaded on a truck, in transit between stores, or arrived (received) at its destination. The status code also indicates which figures (fields) are updated in the From-store and the To-store. Click here to view the topic that discusses the fields updated by transfers.
There are three possible status codes for a transfer:
R – request
You've determined that a store needs merchandise that is in stock at another store. You are at the beginning of the transfer process, you start a transfer transaction and the transfer is status R (request). You can revise (add to or change) a status R transfer as often as needed. You can also delete a status R transfer. A status R transfer is similar to a draft purchase order that has not yet been sent to the vendor.
S – shipped
At this point in the transfer process, the From-store has loaded the merchandise on to a truck for delivery to the To-store. A status S transfer cannot be changed. The merchandise is subtracted from the From-store quantity-on-hand. The To-store customer account is charged for the merchandise (if you've set up your transfer constants to do this). A status S transfer cannot be revised (added to or changed). Any changes must be made by creating a separate transfer adjustment document.
C – complete
This is the normal end to the transfer process, the merchandise has arrived at the To-store. The merchandise is added to the To-store quantity-on-hand. A status C transfer cannot be revised (added to or changed). Any changes must be made by creating a separate transfer adjustment document. The status C transfer transaction remains in the system until you purge it by running the Open Orders/Pick Tickets Report (ROO).