Auto Wave Creation for WMS

Simplify and secure the fulfillment process in NetSuite by wave creation, locking item commitments, and managing picking operations seamlessly through a button action.

SKU :PDNSAWW01
Last Update :July 2025
Published :25 Jul 2025
Support for :NetSuite
Implementation time :3 Business Days

Auto Wave Creation for WMS

Implementation time: 3 Business Days

Overview

Streamline Fulfillment via Auto Wave Creation in WMS

Enhance the Warehouse Management System (WMS) flow by addressing NetSuite’s standard auto-commit behavior, which can disrupt order fulfillment. Waves are automatically created and released when users trigger the “Print Picking Ticket” action on a Sales Order. This locks item commitments at the time of picking ticket generation and ensures fulfillment aligns with customer payments.

Features

One-Click Fulfillment Control in NetSuite

Simplify and safeguard the fulfillment process by enabling wave creation, locking item commitments, and managing picking operations—all through a single button action in NetSuite.

Automatic Wave Creation

Instantly generates a wave record with a “Released” status in the backend when the “Print Picking Ticket” button is clicked.

Picking Ticket PDF Generation

Displays the picking ticket PDF in a new browser tab while the wave creation runs in the background.

Item Quantity Locking

Ensures only the initially committed quantities are fulfilled using wave.

Error Handling & Notifications

Displays clear error messages in scenarios for restriction in wave creation for item lines for which already a wave exists.

Conditions Apply

Usage Requirements

WMS must be installed and configured within NetSuite.
The 'Can Be Fulfilled' checkbox must be selected for items in order to fulfill them in WMS.

Benefits

Why Choose Automated Wave Creation for WMS?

Resolve operational challenges caused by NetSuite’s auto-commit behavior, ensuring fulfillment processes remain accurate and aligned with customer payments. It streamlines warehouse operations, reduces manual errors.

Automatic Wave Creation Locks

Secures item quantities to prevent fulfillment errors.

Ensures accurate and controlled fulfillment without over-committing inventory.

Partial Stock Handling

Aligns fulfillment with customer payments.
Supports fulfillment of only the available committed quantities, even when items are partially backordered.

Error Notifications

Displays clear messages when a wave cannot be created due to existing waves or other relevant issue.
Prevents overcommitting of item quantities

User-Friendly Experience

Streamlines the fulfillment process by performing wave creation, item locking, and picking ticket generation with a single button click.
Reduces manual steps and improves operational efficiency for warehouse users.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How to know if the picking ticket and wave were successfully created?

The picking ticket PDF automatically opens in a new tab, and the backend creates the wave with a “Released” status. If any errors occur during wave creation, a detailed message is displayed immediately.

Can I modify a sales order after the wave is created?

Yes, but first you must change the existing wave status to Completed. Once that's done, you can edit the sales order and make the necessary changes. After updating, a new wave can be created for the modified sales order.

Does this work with partial commits?

Yes. The system ensures that only the quantities committed are included in the wave, even if part of the order is backordered.

Will happens if a wave already exists.

Attempting to create a wave for the item lines in a sales order that already has one will trigger an error message to prevent duplicates.

What happens if there are no committed item quantities?

If no item quantities are committed or if all quantities are already included in an existing wave, the system displays an error message instead of generating a wave or picking ticket.