= Consolidation Hints =

''Note: Due to issues not yet resolved in the design of CMR any of the following actions should be performed one at a time, allowing a few minutes between each action. We are currently waiting for clarification from Customs. For example if you wish to delete two or more consolidation items, after the first deletion, wait a few minutes before you do the next deletion. This should be resolved around December 2004.''

 * If either the ‘Date of Departure’ or ‘Mode of transport’ is amended at the header details, you must send the message to Customs and select ‘REPLACE’ as the message action in the send screen.

 * If any of the details of the consolidation items are to be changed, you must send the message to Customs and select ‘REPLACE’ as the message action in the send screen.

 * If any of the line items within a consolidation are to be deleted, you must wait a few minutes between each deletion. 
 
 * To withdraw a consolidation altogether, you must ensure that all line items have been deleted before you send the message to Customs. Then you can send the message and select ‘WITHDRAW’ as the message action in the send screen.

 * For any client that doesn’t have an ABN number, they must have a CCID number particularly for client with Personal Effects. Call the help desk to arrange for one. Otherwise if you have your own PKI certificate, you can obtain a CCID yourself through the Customs Interactive System.

 
In ExportNet, a Pre-Receival Advice (PRA)/Export Receival Advice (ERA) can be created in three ways:
 * Can be created from a completed CMR Export Declaration, which has been sent to Customs and returned an approved EDN number (please note that this method is not charged extra for the PRA)
 * Can be created from a completed CMR Consolidation manifest, which has been sent to Customs and returned an approved CRN number (please note that this method is not charged extra for the PRA)
 * A PRA can be created on its own (please note that this way is charged per PRA/Container)
 
''Note: The ExportNet service only includes EQUIPMENT PRAs to DPWorld (ex P&O) and Patrick terminals around Australia and DPWorld Adelaide (ex CSX).''