A prerequisite is an already created Coupon Code. We show you how to create it and which value types exist under Create Coupon Codes.
Opening the Dialog
Open a Coupon Code and select Generate Coupon Lines in the menu bar. The Generate Coupon Codes dialog opens with the sections Configuration, Coupon Type, Conditions, and Validity.Fields that do not match the value type of the Coupon Code are grayed out. For a value voucher, for example, the conditions are disabled, since it functions like a means of payment.
Configuration
Here you determine the structure of the coupon codes:- Prefix: Fixed characters at the beginning of each code.
- Suffix: Fixed characters at the end of each code.
- Number of Random Characters: How many randomly generated characters appear between the prefix and suffix.
- Number of Coupon Lines: How many coupon lines are generated.
Coupon Type
Depending on the value type of the Coupon Code, you fill in one of these fields:- Amount: The value or discount amount (for value type Amount or value voucher).
- Discount %: The percentage discount (for value type Percent).
- Item Number: The item that is added free of charge (for value type Item).
Conditions
For discount coupons, you can restrict usage:- From Amount: Minimum order value from which the coupon is valid.
- Max. Number of Uses: How often a code may be redeemed in total.
Validity
- Start Date: From when the codes are valid.
- End Date: Until when the codes may be redeemed. This is how you limit promotional periods, for example.
- Activate Generated Coupons: If the toggle is active, the codes are activated immediately. If it is off, the lines are created with the status Open, and you release them manually later.
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Generate and Verify
Confirm with OK. The coupon lines are generated, the dialog closes, and you return to the Coupon Code.
The coupon lines are generated. You can now verify them and release them if needed.
Related Topics
Coupon Lines Overview
View and manage the status, amount, and usage of generated coupon lines.
Orders
Redeem a coupon code in a sales quote or sales order.