1.2.1 Create Period Code

This topic describes the systematic instructions to configure the period code details.

Specify User ID and Password, and login to Home screen.

1. On Home screen, click Interest and Charges. Under Interest and Charges, click Period Code.
2. Under Period Code, click Create.
   The Create screen displays.

   Figure 1-3 Create Period Code

   
   

   

   
   
3. Specify the fields on Create screen.

   For more information on fields, refer to the field description table.

   Table 1-3 Create Period Code - Field Description

   Field	Description
   Financial Cycle	Specify the code for financial cycle. It acts as an identifier for the cycle. For example, while posting adjustments into a previous financial cycle, the user would identify the year through this code. Note: The value should be maximum of 9 characters and alphanumeric.
   Description	Specify the description for the financial cycle. Note: The value should be maximum of 35 characters and alphanumeric.
   Date Range	Select the first day and last day of the financial cycle.
   Period Code	Specify the period code that identifies the accounting period. Note: The value should be maximum of 3 characters and alphanumeric.
   Start Date	Select the start date of the corresponding period.
   End Date	Select the end date of the corresponding period. Note: The end date of a period should be always on a month end.

4. Click Save to save the details.
   The user can view the configured period codes using Period Code > View screen.