Understanding Accounts Receivable Constants

Constants provide a basic framework for how the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Accounts Receivable system works, based on the business needs. When you set up Accounts Receivable constants, you set up controls for the entire system and establish information by company (such as aging information). For example, you can specify whether management approval is required for posting invoices and receipts and how the system generates automatic entries when accounts receivable batches are posted.

When setting up Accounts Receivable constants, you must specify whether to process accounts receivable by line of business and whether to use date-effective category codes.

Settings to Accounts Receivable constants take effect after you exit and restart the system.

The system stores Accounts Receivable constants in the F0009 and F0010 tables.

Important: Do not change system constants after you set up the system. If you do make changes, you must be thoroughly familiar with the information because constants are central to the system processes. You should also ensure that only authorized personnel can access and maintain the constants.