FFA

By default, the system requires users to input shipment cost details before creating a File Reference. However, MCL and CPW have requested that the Shipment Cost section not be mandatory, as they will not record cost data in the system.
Not using this functionality, however, has a significant impact on the Cost and Sales section — users will not have access to profitability charts or reports derived from cost data. Therefore, a configurable solution is required so that the rule can be applied flexibly per client without affecting others.

Acceptance Criteria¶

1. Configuration Setting
   • A new configuration option should be available under "Configuration Settings" (e.g., checkbox or toggle):
     Require Shipment Cost Entry: [Yes/No]
   • In the configuration screen, clearly label the toggle or checkbox with contextual help text:
     “When disabled, Shipment Cost will not be required for File References. Profitability reports and charts will be unavailable.”
   • When set to No, the system should not enforce the requirement to input Shipment Cost for that specific client.
   • When set to Yes, Shipment Cost remains mandatory before creating the File Reference.
2. System Behaviour – When Shipment Cost Is Not Mandatory
   • Users can create and save/confirm/approve File References without entering Shipment Cost.
   • The Cost and Sales section remains accessible with only the volume chart but will also display a notice/warning:
     “Shipment Cost not recorded – Profitability reports and charts will not be available.”
   • All validations related to missing Shipment Cost should be bypassed for that client.
3. System Behaviour – When Shipment Cost Is Mandatory
   • The system must continue to enforce existing validation rules before allowing the File Reference to reach Confirmed or Approved status.
4. Impact on Reports and Charts
   • For clients with Shipment Cost disabled:
     • Cost and Sales PDF will not be available.
   • For clients with the setting enabled, all reports and charts function normally.