Define Allocation Step - Offset Page

Use the Offset page (ALLOC_OFFSET) to define the offset entry that balances the target.

Offset usually reflects the clearing of pool amounts as they are transferred to the targets. However, if the target record is not a balanced ledger, such as a budget ledger, there is usually no offset.

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This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Define Allocation Step - Offset page. You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.

Field or Control	Description
Offset Record Type	Select Journal Records or Any Table. For journals, specify theOffset Ledger name. The system uses this definition to determine the journal line record name and other characteristics (such as calendar, multibook, and base currency). If the value in the Offset Record Type field is a table, specify the record name in theTable edit box that becomes available. Note: If the allocation step does not require an offset, leave this field blank.
Specify Field Values	Specify the offset field values. The offset fields can be directed to the pool record or a particular target table, but the purpose of the offset is always to prevent double counting.