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Import methods


The list of import methods represents different ways of importing data to cost allocations.

On the Import Method Card settings for the import can be defined.

Field name Description
Code Specifies the code of the import method.
Description Specifies the description of the import method.
Import Type Specifies the type of import. Valid options are "Logtrade Control Tower" and "Excel". The import types can be extended by an extension app.
Excel Definition Code Specifies the Excel Definition used for import.
Missing Cost Type Code Specifies the action if an imported classification is not linked to a Cost Type.
Compare Cost Specifies if the imported cost shall be compared to the expected cost (based on a price quote) on the released consignment.
Cost Difference Tolerance % Specifies the tolerance for not flagging a cost allocation line with a cost difference for manual approval.
Compare No. of Packages Specifies if the imported number of packages shall be compared to the number of packages on the released consignment.
No. of Packages Tolerance % Specifies the tolerance for not flagging a cost allocation line with a package count difference for manual approval.
Compare Weight Specifies if the imported weight shall be compared to the weight of the released consignment.
Weight Difference Tolerance % Specifies the tolerance for not flagging a cost allocation line with a weight difference for manual approval.
Compare Volume Specifies if the imported volume shall be compared to the volume of the released consignment.
Volume Difference Tolerance % Specifies the tolerance for not flagging a cost allocation line with a volume difference for manual approval.
Compare Load Meters Specifies if the imported load meters shall be compared to the load meters of the released consignment.
Load Meter Difference Tolerance % Specifies the tolerance for not flagging a cost allocation line with a load meter difference for manual approval.

Actions

Action Description
Classifications