Common Elements Used in Transaction Costing and Accounting Entry Creation

Field or Control	Description
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Transaction Group	Predefined codes attached to different types of transactions, such as, stocking, issues, adjustments, and so on.
Distribution Type	User-defined codes that are a subset of transaction groups. Enables you to break down a transaction group into customized categories.
FERC Code (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission code)	Federal Energy Regulatory Commission identification codes. Appears only if you select FERC reporting on the PeopleSoft Inventory Options page.
ChartFields	Chart of accounts used to record accounting entries and journal entries in PeopleSoft.
Cost Element	A code used to categorize the different components of an item's cost and also define the debit and credit ChartFields for accounting entries.
Item Group	A grouping of items that enable you to design the accounting structure for a group of similar items, such as, sporting equipment or dress shoes. The item group is attached to an item using the Item Definition - General page.
Book Name	The cost book used to record the accounting entry.
As of Date	The process extracts any line with a transaction date less than or equal to this date.
Foreign Amount	The amount in the entry currency.
Monetary Amount	The amount in the base currency.