When are delivery numbers typically created in the order process?

Delivery numbers are typically created when an order line is established within the system. This is a crucial step in the order processing workflow, as the creation of an order line indicates that a specific product or service has been requested by a customer. At this point, the system generates a unique delivery number associated with that order line, which will then track the fulfillment and shipment of the requested items.

This process ensures that each item ordered can be accurately monitored through each phase of order processing, from picking and packing to shipment and delivery. Thus, identifying the delivery numbers at this early stage helps streamline inventory management and logistics operations, facilitating efficient order fulfillment and tracking.

In contrast, generating delivery numbers occurs well before payment processing, invoice generation, or shipment. These activities occur later in the order cycle; therefore, they do not serve as the starting point for delivery number assignment. This distinction underscores the importance of the order line creation as a trigger for subsequent logistics and billing processes.