Field help (CACTYP)
The account code type is the type of data used for this code. Each type is associated with a list of accounts to be set up. This can be mandatory or based on the account nature.
Example:
A Supplier code type is defined in the suppliers common data.
For a Supplier type, the purchase control account must be entered (mandatory value), whereas the notes payable/receivable control account is optional (Mandatory field set to No).
Depending on your requirements, you can create one or several account codes of the same type, and assign them to the relevant database records.
Example:
- A Product type by stock category (raw materials, goods etc.)
- A Customer type by geographical area (France, EU, Export)
- A Tax type by VAT rate, etc.
When saving the automatic journal, the assignment is performed as follows:
- Search for the Code type to be used in the automatic journal setup
- Search for the Code to be used in the relevant database record.
- Search for the Line number of the accounting code to be used in the automatic journal setup.