System grouping on an open work list

By using a system grouping field, you can filter an open work list without having to edit the mobile device menu item. Where it applies, system grouping works for filtering a work list on a single work header field. You cannot use system grouping to filter on line level fields.

Set up system grouping on an open work list

Use these steps to set up system grouping on an open work list.

  • From a mobile device menu item, select Mode: Indirect and Activity Code: Display open work list. The following options become available. These options are required for system grouping on an open work list.
Option Description
Allow system grouping Enables system groping for a selected work list menu item.
System grouping field Available only if Allow system work is set to Yes. Select the field that determines how picking work will be grouped for workers. For example, if you select the ShipmentId field, the worker will scan the shipment ID to group the picking work. All work for the shipment is then assigned to the worker. This field requires that you create a menu item to use existing work that is grouped by the system. Use the System grouping label field to inform the worker what to scan.
System grouping label Available only if Allow system work is set to Yes. Enter information for the worker about what to scan when picking work is grouped. For example, if you use the ShipmentId field to group picking work by shipment, you might enter Shipment ID in the field. This field requires that you create a menu item to use existing work that is grouped by the system. You must also select the field to group by in the System grouping field.