A number of templates come with Business Notification. In order to use them you must:
Use Notification Manager Template Administration to bring the template into Business Notification.
In the Notification Manager, click New from template to create an editable copy of a template you want to use.
Most, but not all, of these templates are time based. This means that events are not raised immediately in Navision. For any time-based template, some additional setup is required in Navision. The Business Notification Help topic in Navision explains how to raise these events. Two of the templates are not time based, and the events are raised immediately.
However, in order for any event to be raised in Navision from these templates, time based or not time based, you must click Administration, IT Administration, General Setup, Business Notification Setup and then insert a checkmark in the Send Notifications field.
Below is a short description of the six templates.
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Business entity |
Event |
Description |
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Item |
Inventory Status |
This template is used to send a notification about item quantities on stock, as well as ordered quantities, to suppliers. The idea is that suppliers can use this information to decide when they need to replenish stock. This template is time based. The Navision Help topic called Business Notification, Notifying Suppliers About Inventory Status explains how to use it. |
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Production Order |
Production Order Delayed |
This template is used to inform an account manager when a production is delayed. The account manager can then use this information to proactively inform customers about delays in delivery. This template is time based. The Navision Help topic called Business Notification, Notifying the Production Department About Delayed Production Orders explains how to use it. |
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Product. BOM |
Production BOM Changed |
This template is used to inform recipients about changes to a BOM (bill of materials). The event is raised immediately when the status of the BOM is changed to either Certified or Closed. |
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Product. BOM ver. |
Production BOM Changed |
This template is used to inform recipients about changes to a BOM (bill of materials) version. The event is raised immediately when the status of the BOM version is changed to either Certified or Closed. |
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Purchase Order |
Notify About Upcoming Delivery |
This template is used to remind suppliers about upcoming deliveries. The supplier receives a notification a number of days before the promised delivery date. The notification can be sent to selected suppliers only, and for selected items. This template is time based. The Navision Help topic called Business Notification, Notifying Suppliers About Upcoming Deliveries explains how to use it. |
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Purchase Order |
Unconfirmed Purchase Order |
This template is used to inform a purchaser about missing order confirmations, that is: order confirmations that have not been received within a (configurable) time limit after a purchase order has been published. This template is time based. The Navision Help topic called Business Notification, Notifying Purchase Managers About Unconfirmed Purchase Orders explains how to use it. |
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Purchase Order |
Items Not Received |
This template is used to check if suppliers deliver in due time, and to warn if items are not delivered despite supplier confirmation. This template is time based. The Navision Help topic called Business Notification, Notifying Purchase Managers About Items Not Received After the Promised Receipt Date explains how to use it. |