Packing Slip
Overview
Below is a business-focused explanation of the Packing Slip document in Dafater.
What is the Packing Slip used for?
The Packing Slip is used to document how goods are physically packed before they are delivered to a customer or transferred to another location. It lists the package number, the items inside each package, and the package weight.
In daily operations, the Packing Slip acts as a clear reference for warehouse staff, delivery teams, and customers to understand what is packed, how it is packed, and how many packages are being shipped.
It helps ensure that the right products are packed correctly and that shipments can be verified easily during dispatch and delivery.
Prerequisites and setup before using Packing Slip
Before creating and using a Packing Slip, the following should typically be in place:
- Items and products must already be defined in Dafater
- Stock must be available in the warehouse
- A related transaction such as a sales delivery or stock movement should already exist
- Basic packaging practices (box sizes, weight measurement methods) should be defined internally
These prerequisites ensure that packing information is accurate and aligned with actual inventory and delivery plans.
Typical workflow and business process fit
The Packing Slip fits into the business process after goods are picked and before they are shipped.
A typical workflow looks like this:
- A delivery or shipment is planned for a customer
- Warehouse staff physically pack items into boxes or packages
- A Packing Slip is created to record:
- Number of packages
- Items in each package
- Weight of each package
- The Packing Slip is shared with the delivery team and may be printed and placed inside or attached to the shipment
- During delivery, the Packing Slip helps confirm that all packages and items are included
This process improves accuracy, accountability, and traceability in logistics operations.
Key business scenarios where Packing Slip is essential
The Packing Slip is especially important in the following scenarios:
- Customer deliveries where orders are split into multiple boxes
- Courier and logistics coordination, where package weight and count are required
- High-volume warehouses that need clear packing instructions
- Returns and dispute resolution, where customers verify what was shipped
- Internal transfers between branches or warehouses
In these situations, the Packing Slip provides clarity and reduces errors or misunderstandings.
Important considerations for users
When using the Packing Slip, users should keep the following in mind:
- Ensure item quantities and package contents are accurate
- Record correct package weights to avoid delivery issues
- Match the Packing Slip details with the actual physical packing
- Use clear package numbering for easy identification
- Keep the Packing Slip aligned with delivery and stock records
Accurate and timely use of the Packing Slip helps improve customer satisfaction, reduces delivery errors, and strengthens overall inventory control in Dafater.
If you’d like, I can also explain how Packing Slip works together with delivery documents or how it supports warehouse efficiency.
Generate packing slips for packages to be delivered. Used to notify package number, package contents and its weight.
Basic Information
- Module: Stock
- Document Type: Document
Fields
| Field Name | Label | Type | Required | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| delivery_note | Delivery Note | Link | ✓ | Delivery Note | Linked Dafater delivery note for shipped goods reference |
| naming_series | Series | Select | ✓ | MAT-PAC-.YYYY.- | Defines Dafater packing slip numbering series |
| fromcaseno | From Package No. | Int | ✓ | - | Starting package number covered in this packing slip |
| tocaseno | To Package No. | Int | - | Ending package number covered in this packing slip | |
| items | Items | Table | ✓ | Packing Slip Item | List of items included in the Dafater packing slip |
| netweightpkg | Net Weight | Float | - | Total net weight of packed items | |
| netweightuom | Net Weight UOM | Link | UOM | Unit of measure for net weight in Dafater | |
| grossweightpkg | Gross Weight | Float | - | Total gross weight including packaging | |
| grossweightuom | Gross Weight UOM | Link | UOM | Unit of measure for gross weight in Dafater | |
| letter_head | Letter Head | Link | Letter Head | Select Dafater letterhead for printing packing slip | |
| amended_from | Amended From | Link | Packing Slip | Original Dafater packing slip this document amends |
Child Tables
Items (Packing Slip Item)
| Field Name | Label | Type | Required | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| item_code | Item Code | Link | ✓ | Item | Item identifier selected from Dafater item master |
| item_name | Item Name | Data | - | Item name displayed on packing slip | |
| batch_no | Batch No | Link | Batch | Batch number for traceability of packed item | |
| description | Description | Text Editor | - | Detailed item description printed on packing slip | |
| qty | Quantity | Float | ✓ | - | Quantity of item packed in this slip |
| net_weight | Net Weight | Float | - | Net weight of packed quantity | |
| stock_uom | UOM | Link | UOM | Stock unit of measure for item quantity | |
| weight_uom | Weight UOM | Link | UOM | Unit of measure used for weight | |
| page_break | Page Break | Check | - | Insert page break after this item | |
| dn_detail | Delivery Note Item | Data | - | Reference to related delivery note item | |
| pi_detail | Delivery Note Packed Item | Data | - | Reference to packed item record in delivery note |
Permissions
| Role | Read | Write | Create | Delete | Submit | Cancel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sales User | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stock User | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sales Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stock Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Related DocTypes
| DocType | Relationship | Module |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery Note | Links to | Stock |
| Letter Head | Links to | Printing |
| Packing Slip | Links to | Stock |
| UOM | Links to | Setup |