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Use Assisted Setup

The Set up serial shipping container codes assisted setup will set up the Serial Shipping Container Codes Setup page.

The serial shipping container code (SSCC) consists of the following:

  • Application Identifier (00): AI indicates that the data field contains SSCC.

  • Extension Digit (Open Position No.): Ranges from 0 to 9 and is assigned by the company that constructs the SSCC.

  • GS1 Company Prefix: Globally unique number issued to your company by the GS1 member organization. It varies in length (7 to 9 digits).

  • Serial Reference (Sequential Nos.): A number assigned by your company based on a numbering series.

  • Check Digit: One-digit number used for data integrity.

For more information, see Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) | GS1.

  1. Choose the icon, enter Assisted Setup, and then choose the related link.

  2. In the Get started with apps from NIC Systems Inc group, select Set up serial shipping container codes to open the Serial Shipping Container Codes Setup Wizard.

    If you are asked if you want to run the assisted setup again, select Yes.

  3. Select Next.

  4. Populate the following fields:

    Field Description
    Open Position No.

    Enter a number from 0 to 9.

    An SSCC starts with an open position that is selected by the company.
    GS1 Company Prefix

    Enter the GS1 company prefix

    You must acquire the 7 to 9-digit GS1 company prefix from a GS1 member organization.
    Sequential Nos.

    Select the number series to use in the SSCC to identify the code.

    Although GS1 has no specific requirements, a continuous ascending numbering system starting with 1 is recommended. Adjust the length of the select sequence number so that the GS1 company prefix and the sequential number total 16.
    Last Used Sequential Number If you have previously used serial shipping container codes, enter the last number that was used in the sequence. Otherwise the default value will start at 0.
  5. Select Next.

  6. Populate the following fields:

    Field Description
    SSCC Shipping Label Report ID Select the report to use when printing the SSCC shipping label.
    SSCC Barcode Label Report ID Select the report to use when printing the SSCC barcode label.
  7. Select Next.

  8. Select Finish.