Shipping List Dates
Shipping List Dates
Because five-year retention of materials is a core rule of the FDLP, we originally made shipping date a required field in FDLP eXchange.
However, we soon learned that this requirement might place too much of a burden on our users. In many cases, especially on very old documents, shipping dates are not always readily available. The requirement has also caused problems with regional-approved electronic substitution, supersession, and offering duplicate copies.
However, if you have a shipping list date, you are encouraged to enter it.
When MANUALLY inputting offers, “Shipping List Date” is no longer required (as indicated by the lack of an asterisk.)
- When uploading a Spreadsheet, use “None” (without quotes) as the Shipping Date for any items you do not have a shipping date for.
If you have any questions about shipping dates, contact us via askGPO for further assistance.