# Creating Shipping Labels

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Make sure you have completed **all configuration steps** before proceeding!

[configuration](https://docs.solutioo.de/dpdconnector/dpdconnector_en_us/configuration "mention")
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Open the **Sales Order** for which you want to create a shipping label.

Scroll down to the bottom of the page — there you’ll find the section *“DPD Order Packages”.*

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Cells marked with **“!”** must be filled in manually — all other fields are populated **automatically**.

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#### **Order No**

The order number of the selected sales order — filled automatically.

#### <mark style="background-color:$danger;">**! Box Code**</mark>

Select the desired **package type** from the drop-down list or create a new one.

#### Package Date

The **franking date** is filled in automatically.

#### Weight UOM

The **unit of measurement** for the package weight is gramms by default , but kg can also be selected via the dropdown list.

#### <mark style="background-color:$danger;">! Weight</mark>

Enter the **total weight** of the package in the previously selected unit.

#### Custom Dimensions

Check this box if you want to override the predefined dimensions of the package.

#### Unit of Measure

The unit of measure of the package. Can only be changed when *"Custom Dimensions"* is checked.

#### Length

Predefined Length of the package. Can only be changed when *"Custom Dimensions"* is checked.
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#### Width

Predefined width of the package. Can only be changed when *"Custom Dimensions"* is checked.

#### Height

Predefined height of the package. Can only be changed when *"Custom Dimensions"* is checked.

#### Uploaded

A check mark indicates packages that have already been uploaded to DPD.

#### Upload Date

The date the package was uploaded to DPD — filled automatically.

#### DPD Shipment No

The DPD **shipment number** is added automatically once the package has been successfully uploaded to DPD.\
This number includes a **link to shipment tracking**.

#### DPD Routing Code

The DPD **routing code** is filled automatically.

#### Print Format

The print format is filled automatically.

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Once the fields **Box Code** and **Weight** have been completed, click the *“Upload Packages”* button to send the data to DPD.

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DPD will automatically **validate the customer data** during the upload.\
If the customer address is invalid, a **pop-up window with an error message** will appear.\
More:\
[haufige-probleme-und-losungen](https://docs.solutioo.de/dpdconnector/dpdconnector_en_us/troubleshooting-and-support/haufige-probleme-und-losungen "mention")
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After a **successful upload**, the remaining fields will be filled in, and a **check mark** will appear under *“Uploaded”*.

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At this point, your **shipping label has been created** and is **ready for printing**.