Line item extension
This component provides extension attributes for order items.
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It can be enabled independent of the order export component.
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It generates line item numbers, which are unique within the dedicated order.
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It is something Magento does not have by default but is required sometimes by ERP/OMS.
Configuration
The configurations for the line item extension can be executed in Magento’s admin UI
Stores > Configuration > Pacemaker > Order Workflow
General Settings
| Configuration | Default Value | Description |
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Enable Line Items |
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Feature toggle for the whole module. If enabled, the extension attributes will be loaded for each order item. |
Enable Number Generator |
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If enabled a plugin will generate unique line item numbers per order every time an order is placed |
Number Offset |
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This option appears if The value defines the count sequence for line item numbers. For example, the value |
String Padding
| Configuration | Default Value | Description |
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Enable String Padding |
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If enabled the function Please refer to the str_pad() function description in PHP manual. |
String Padding Length |
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Defines the number of chars to which the number will fill up |
String Padding Character |
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The character, which will be used to fill up the padding |
String Padding Direction |
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In which direction the padding should be applied |
Example
For SAP systems, we usually use the settings:
| Configuration | Value |
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Enable Line Items |
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Enable Number Generator |
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Number Offset |
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Enable String Padding |
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Enable String Length |
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Enable String Character |
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Enable String Direction |
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This leads in line item numbers like 000010, 000020, 000030, …