Automating Production Receipts with Simplate Rules
WMS+ automates batch field data entry in Receipt from Production using Simplate rules. These rules fill in lot numbers, expiration dates and manufacturing dates based on barcode data or system logic.
Before configuring Simplate rules, it is important for system administrators to understand the setup process. This page outlines the configuration steps, validation logic, and integration points required to automate these fields using WMS+ and SAP Business One.
Configuring Simplate Rules for Production Receipts
Simplate rules are stored and managed in the SEM Receiving Procedures table within SAP Business One. This configuration determines which fields appear during batch entry and which Simplate logic is applied for auto-filling.
To review where this table is configured and how each field works, refer to the earlier page:
Batch Attribute and Simplate Mapping
Simplate Execution Logic
Simplate mappings are evaluated in the following sequence during the Receipt from Production process:
WMS+ evaluates the Simplate expression for each visible field when the batch entry screen opens.
Parsed values are inserted automatically using the defined tokens or formulas.
If the user manually edits a field, that value takes precedence and the Simplate rule is not re-evaluated.
Final values are saved to SAP Business One and used for downstream label printing and reporting.
For the complete list of valid Simplate tokens (including GS1 barcode mappings, system date logic, and custom formats), refer to the earlier page:
Batch Attribute and Simplate Mapping
Label and Report Integration
Simplate-mapped fields flow directly into:
Batch Labels printed at receipt, using templates defined in the WMS+ Admin Panel.
Crystal Reports, if enabled for production receipts.
Label Watcher for real-time preview and debugging of printed output.
For configuration of label templates and a breakdown of Simplate usage within ZPL, refer to:
Advanced Label Configuration and Debugging (Label Watcher)
Admin Tips
Always test new Simplate rules in a sandbox environment before enabling in live workflows.
Mark only the necessary fields as visible to minimize user error.
Validate label printing and field behavior after SAP Business One or WMS+ upgrades.
Use the Label Watcher tool to confirm correct token parsing and rendering.
Known Limitations
Be aware of the following constraints:
Tokens must match GS1 Application Identifiers exactly.
Date formats in scanned barcodes must follow YYMMDD for correct parsing.
Simplate logic is only applied to visible fields and is not reapplied after manual edits are made.
Long values may be truncated if they exceed SAP Business One UDF character limits.