Reference Master Data

Use reference master data to keep planning fields consistent.

These records are usually maintained by an administrator or power user.

Common reference tables

Page Use
Mode of Transport Standard transport modes used on requests and orders
Package Types Package classifications used by shipment and cargo details
Fuel Cards Fuel-card master data for fleet operations
IATA Airports Airport reference data for air-related routing or addresses
Time Zones Time-zone reference values used by scheduling and route timing

Best practices

  • Keep codes short and stable.
  • Use business-readable descriptions.
  • Do not create duplicate values with different spelling.
  • Retire unused records only after checking open requests, orders, and integrations.