3.1.1.1 Create Accounting Role

This topic describes the systematic instruction to create role codes for the purpose of accounting.

This is required to identify the Dr or Cr leg in an accounting entry. Dr or Cr legs with other parameters like amount type, are created through Accounting Entry Codes submenu.

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

1. On Home screen, click Cash Management. Under Cash Management, click Receivables & Payables.
2. Under Receivables & Payables, click Maintenance. Under Maintenance, click Accounting.
3. Under Accounting, click Role. Under Role, click Create Accounting Role.
   The Create Accounting Role screen displays.

   Figure 3-1 Create Accounting Role

   
   

   
   Description of "Figure 3-1 Create Accounting Role"

   
   
4. Specify the fields on Create Accounting Role screen.

   Note:

   The fields, which are marked with an asterisk, are mandatory.

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

   Table 3-1 Create Accounting Role - Field Description

   Field	Description
   Accounting Role Code	Specify a unique code for the accounting role being created.
   Accounting Role Description	Specify a description to associate with the role.

5. Click Save to save the record and send it for authorization.