Automatic Generation of Parcel Labels

Objective

Automate the generation of shipping labels for WMS-based Ventures. The shipping labels will be generated on the shipment provider-side, and a PDF file will be provided in Seller Center that needs to be printed and put on the package(s).

PreconditionIn order to generate parcel labels directly via the Order Management system, please make sure that the API calls for setStatusToPackedByMarketplaceV3(), getTrackingCodeDocument() are implemented on the Shop-side. Afterwards, please raise a TMLSD ticket and request the following:

  • api version configuration for setStatusToPackedByMarketplace needs to have version 3 set
  • api call for getTrackingCodeDocument needs to be enabled
  • api call for getShipmentTrackingId needs to be disabled

 

Global Setting Setup

Step Description

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1 To activate the parcel generation for all Sellers, this setting can be enabled/disabled under Administration > Settings
2 Within the group “Order Management,” scroll down to “Enable Shipping Parcel Generation” and choose “Yes” parcel_generation
3 Click “Save”

  • This shipping label generation is now active.
4 Switch to the tab “Shipment Provider” shipping_provider7
5 Click “Edit” for the shipment provider and select the checkbox for “API Integration” shipping_provider10
6 Click “Save”

 

 

Seller Setting Setup

This is an additional service that can only be provided to certain Sellers.

Step Description Image
1 To activate the parcel generation for a particular Seller, go to Administration > Seller Management
3 Select the Seller for whom the setting needs to be configured by clicking “Edit” seller_management
2 Within the group “Order Management,” scroll down to “Enable Shipping Parcel Generation” and choose “Yes” parcel_generation
3 Click “Save”

  • This shipping label generation is now active.