Setting Up States

A state definition includes information such as the state name, country, and various ID codes.

You add, modify, and delete states on the State page.

Adding a State

  1. Select Common Setup > State.

  2. On the State page, click Add.

  3. On the State Details page, enter values for the following fields:

    Page Element

    Description

    Country

    Enter the code for the country that the state is in.

    State Code ISO

    Enter the International Organization of Standardization (ISO) code for the state.

    Code

    Enter the unique code that your system uses for the state.

    State Name

    Enter the name of the state.

    Type

    Enter the subdivision type.

    GNIS ID

    Enter the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) ID for the state’s location.

  4. Click Save.

Modifying a State

  1. Select Common Setup > State.

  2. Click a row on the State page.

  3. On the State Details page you can:

    • Update the state field values.

      Note: You cannot edit the Country or State Code ISO fields.
    • Delete the state. You will be prompted to confirm the permanent deletion.

  4. Click Save.

Deleting States

  1. Select Common Setup > State.

  2. Click Edit.

  3. Select the check boxes next to all the states you want to delete.

  4. Click Delete. You will be prompted to confirm the permanent deletion.