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: You must have ABC.MAINT authorization to access this screen.

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.