When do I use Push to WMS vs reconcile to an inbound shipment?

Choose Push to WMS for 3PL destinations or Link Inbound Shipments for Amazon FBA/AWD when shipping from Work Orders Shipment Planning.

Collection: Work Orders: FAQ & Troubleshooting
Priority: P0

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Short answer

Destination type	Action after posting transfer order
3PL warehouse (WMS-integrated)	Push to WMS — sends ASN/inbound shipment to 3PL
Amazon FBA / AWD	Link Inbound Shipments when creating TO — reconciles to Amazon shipment plan

Push to WMS (3PL)

Use when shipping to a third-party logistics warehouse integrated with Luminous (e.g., Shapiro, ShipMonk, or custom WMS).

Flow:

1. Create transfer order → Posted TOs
2. Click Push to WMS (or Push All to WMS)
3. 3PL receives inbound shipment details for receiving
4. Ship the linked sales order when goods leave co-man (depletes origin inventory)

See Post transfer orders and push to 3PL WMS.

Reconcile to inbound shipment (FBA / AWD)

Use when shipping to Amazon fulfillment centers where inbound shipment plans already exist in Seller Central.

Flow:

1. When creating the transfer order, expand Link Inbound Shipments (Optional)
2. Select one or more Amazon inbound shipments to reconcile
3. Post the TO — reconciliation status shows on Posted TOs
4. Do not use Push to WMS for FBA destinations

One transfer order can reconcile to multiple FBA shipments — Amazon often splits inbound plans into several shipment IDs.

See Reconcile transfer orders to Amazon inbound shipments.

How to tell which applies

Check the Destination Warehouse on your transfer order:

• Warehouse marked/configured as 3PL with WMS → Push to WMS
• Warehouse for FBA/AWD → Link Inbound Shipments

Related articles

• Ship finished goods with Shipment Planning
• Set up 3PL warehouses
• What happens when I post a transfer order?

Still stuck?

Contact support with transfer order number and destination warehouse if the wrong action appears.