I’m looking to reduce the risk of error and the data entry times by linking GL codes to the parts. That should pull through to any purchase orders and will allow for quicker and easier data entry. The only problem is I can’t find the appropriate place to do it. I was expecting to locate a similar option to that one found in the purchase order release tab, where you can select
Chart
Contract
Cost centre
This was a key element of the change I’m trying to implement, so I’m now concerned that I’ve wasted time on something that isn’t possible
Jane, from the part maintenance screen go to accounting then GL Control code. You can select from GL Control Code Type, Part Class, or Product Group. If you choose part and set up a GL Control code it will override the inventory/expense GL Control code for Part Class and/or on your default INVWIP GL control code
You can create a Part Class GLC, and use it on the PO for purchases of type Other. It won’t be automatic like a part in the part master, but still better than looking up or hand keying GL Acct #'s
For example:
Make a new GLC Code
Type: PartClass
Code: SHOP
Description: SHOP EXP (5160)
Acct Context INV/EXP: 5160-00-01
Make a new Part class for Shop Expense, and add the GLC SHOP
Now if you select the part class Shop Expense on a PO line, the acct 5160-00-01 will be used for the receipt.