Defining Required Entries for Manual Logging

By default, each activity code is set up to require that the user enter values in the Ordr/Inv# and Cus/Ven fields on the ABC Log Entry screen. Use the ABC Code Maintenance screen to change the defaults for an activity code.

To define required entries for manual logging:

From the Events > Activity Based Costing > Maintenance menu, select ABC Code Maintenance to display the ABC Code Maintenance screen.

Note: If prompted, log on to the character-based system.

Position the cursor on an activity and use the Required Entry hot key to display the ABC Required Entry screen.
Do either of the following, as needed:

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add a required entry

position the cursor on a blank line and enter one of the following options:

Ordr/Inv# - The sales, purchase, or transfer transaction number associated with the activity.
Cus/Ven - The customer, vendor, or branch entity to which the activity-based cost is assigned.
Comment - Additional important information about the activity.

delete a required entry

position the cursor on the option, and press Alt-Delete. Confirm the deletion at the prompt.

Press Esc to save the information and return to the ABC Code Maintenance screen.