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Window: Account Element (Chart of Accounts)

[Created: 11/06/1999 - Updated: 08/12/2023 ]
Description: Maintain Account Elements
Help: The Account Element Window is used to define and maintain the Accounting Element and User Defined Elements. One of the account segments is your natural account segment (Chart of Account). You may add a new account element for parallel reporting or for user defined accounting segments.

Tab: Element

[Created: 23/06/1999 - Updated: 02/01/2000 ]
Description: Account Element definition
Help: The Element Tab defines the Name, Description and Format for an Element. Additionally, a Type of Account or User Defined is selected. Each Account Schema must have an Account Element type. The User Defined Elements are optional.
Tab Level: 0

Table 10: Element - Fields

Table: Report Parameters

NameDescriptionHelpTechnical Info
TenantTenant for this installation.A Tenant is a company or a legal entity. You cannot share data between Tenants.c_element.AD_Client_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
OrganizationOrganizational entity within tenantAn organization is a unit of your tenant or legal entity - examples are store, department. You can share data between organizations.c_element.AD_Org_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
NameAlphanumeric identifier of the entityThe name of an entity (record) is used as an default search option in addition to the search key. The name is up to 60 characters in length.c_element.Name character varying(60)
String
DescriptionOptional short description of the recordA description is limited to 255 characters.c_element.Description character varying(255)
String
ActiveThe record is active in the systemThere are two methods of making records unavailable in the system: One is to delete the record, the other is to de-activate the record. A de-activated record is not available for selection, but available for reports.There are two reasons for de-activating and not deleting records:(1) The system requires the record for audit purposes.(2) The record is referenced by other records. E.g., you cannot delete a Business Partner, if there are invoices for this partner record existing. You de-activate the Business Partner and prevent that this record is used for future entries.c_element.IsActive character(1)
Yes-No
Value FormatFormat of the value; Can contain fixed format elements, Variables: "_lLoOaAcCa09", or ~regexValidation elements:~regex - Validates a regular expression (Space) any character_Space (fixed character)lany Letter a..Z NO spaceLany Letter a..Z NO space converted to upper caseoany Letter a..Z or spaceOany Letter a..Z or space converted to upper caseaany Letters & Digits NO spaceAany Letters & Digits NO space converted to upper casecany Letters & Digits or spaceCany Letters & Digits or space converted to upper case0Digits 0..9 NO space9Digits 0..9 or spaceExample of format "(000)_000-0000"c_element.VFormat character varying(40)
String
TypeElement Type (account or user defined)The Element Type indicates if this element is the Account element or is a User Defined element.c_element.ElementType character(1)
List
Natural AccountThe primary natural accountThe natural account is often based on (industry specific) chart of accountsc_element.IsNaturalAccount character(1)
Yes-No
BalancingAll transactions within an element value must balance (e.g. cost centers)The Balancing checkbox indicates the this element must balance in each journal transaction. For example, if cost centers have been defined as an element which is balance then the debits and credits for each unique cost center must net to 0.00. This is commonly used to define parts of an organization which report as their own entity. Balancing is not an option for the Account element.c_element.IsBalancing character(1)
Yes-No
TreeIdentifies a TreeThe Tree field identifies a unique Tree in the system. Trees define roll ups or summary levels of information. They are used in reports for defining report points and summarization levels.c_element.AD_Tree_ID numeric(10)
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Tab: Element Value

[Created: 11/06/1999 - Updated: 02/01/2000 ]
Description: Define Element Values
Help: The Element Value Tab defines the individual valid values for the Element. The values must conform to the format defined. If the Element is an Account Type then the Account Classification (Asset, Liability etc) and posting controls are also defined
Tab Level: 1

Table 20: Element Value - Fields

Table: Report Parameters

NameDescriptionHelpTechnical Info
TenantTenant for this installation.A Tenant is a company or a legal entity. You cannot share data between Tenants.c_elementvalue.AD_Client_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
OrganizationOrganizational entity within tenantAn organization is a unit of your tenant or legal entity - examples are store, department. You can share data between organizations.c_elementvalue.AD_Org_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
ElementAccounting ElementThe Account Element uniquely identifies an Account Type. These are commonly known as a Chart of Accounts.c_elementvalue.C_Element_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
Search KeySearch key for the record in the format required - must be uniqueA search key allows you a fast method of finding a particular record.If you leave the search key empty, the system automatically creates a numeric number. The document sequence used for this fallback number is defined in the "Maintain Sequence" window with the name "DocumentNo_", where TableName is the actual name of the table (e.g. C_Order).c_elementvalue.Value character varying(40)
String
NameAlphanumeric identifier of the entityThe name of an entity (record) is used as an default search option in addition to the search key. The name is up to 60 characters in length.c_elementvalue.Name character varying(120)
String
DescriptionOptional short description of the recordA description is limited to 255 characters.c_elementvalue.Description character varying(255)
String
ActiveThe record is active in the systemThere are two methods of making records unavailable in the system: One is to delete the record, the other is to de-activate the record. A de-activated record is not available for selection, but available for reports.There are two reasons for de-activating and not deleting records:(1) The system requires the record for audit purposes.(2) The record is referenced by other records. E.g., you cannot delete a Business Partner, if there are invoices for this partner record existing. You de-activate the Business Partner and prevent that this record is used for future entries.c_elementvalue.IsActive character(1)
Yes-No
Summary LevelThis is a summary entityA summary entity represents a branch in a tree rather than an end-node. Summary entities are used for reporting and do not have own values.c_elementvalue.IsSummary character(1)
Yes-No
Account TypeIndicates the type of accountValid account types are A - Asset, E - Expense, L - Liability, O- Owner's Equity, R -Revenue and M- Memo. The account type is used to determine what taxes, if any are applicable, validating payables and receivables for business partners. Note: Memo account amounts are ignored when checking for balancingc_elementvalue.AccountType character(1)
List
Post ActualActual Values can be postedThe Post Actual indicates if actual values can be posted to this element value.c_elementvalue.PostActual character(1)
Yes-No
Account SignIndicates the Natural Sign of the Account as a Debit or CreditIndicates if the expected balance for this account should be a Debit or a Credit. If set to Natural, the account sign for an asset or expense account is Debit Sign (i.e. negative if a credit balance).c_elementvalue.AccountSign character(1)
List
Post BudgetBudget values can be postedThe Post Budget indicates if budget values can be posted to this element value.c_elementvalue.PostBudget character(1)
Yes-No
Document ControlledControl account - If an account is controlled by a document, you cannot post manually to itc_elementvalue.IsDocControlled character(1)
Yes-No
Post StatisticalPost statistical quantities to this account?c_elementvalue.PostStatistical character(1)
Yes-No
Bank AccountIndicates if this is the Bank AccountThe Bank Account checkbox indicates if this is account is the bank account.c_elementvalue.IsBankAccount character(1)
Yes-No
Bank AccountAccount at the BankThe Bank Account identifies an account at this Bank.c_elementvalue.C_BankAccount_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
Foreign Currency AccountBalances in foreign currency accounts are held in the nominated currencyBalances in foreign currency accounts are held in the nominated currency and translated to functional currencyc_elementvalue.IsForeignCurrency character(1)
Yes-No
CurrencyThe Currency for this recordIndicates the Currency to be used when processing or reporting on this recordc_elementvalue.C_Currency_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
Manage Business Partnersc_elementvalue.IsDetailBPartner character(1)
Yes-No
Business Partner Typec_elementvalue.BPartnerType character(1)
List
Manage Productsc_elementvalue.IsDetailProduct character(1)
Yes-No

Tab: Translation

[Created: 04/12/1999 - Updated: 27/10/2024 ]
Description: Define Translation
Help: The Translation Tab defines the translation to an alternate language
Tab Level: 2

Table 30: Translation - Fields

Table: Report Parameters

NameDescriptionHelpTechnical Info
TenantTenant for this installation.A Tenant is a company or a legal entity. You cannot share data between Tenants.c_elementvalue_trl.AD_Client_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
OrganizationOrganizational entity within tenantAn organization is a unit of your tenant or legal entity - examples are store, department. You can share data between organizations.c_elementvalue_trl.AD_Org_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
Account ElementAccount ElementAccount Elements can be natural accounts or user defined values.c_elementvalue_trl.C_ElementValue_ID numeric(10)
Search
LanguageLanguage for this entityThe Language identifies the language to use for display and formattingc_elementvalue_trl.AD_Language character varying(6)
Table
ActiveThe record is active in the systemThere are two methods of making records unavailable in the system: One is to delete the record, the other is to de-activate the record. A de-activated record is not available for selection, but available for reports.There are two reasons for de-activating and not deleting records:(1) The system requires the record for audit purposes.(2) The record is referenced by other records. E.g., you cannot delete a Business Partner, if there are invoices for this partner record existing. You de-activate the Business Partner and prevent that this record is used for future entries.c_elementvalue_trl.IsActive character(1)
Yes-No
NameAlphanumeric identifier of the entityThe name of an entity (record) is used as an default search option in addition to the search key. The name is up to 60 characters in length.c_elementvalue_trl.Name character varying(120)
String
DescriptionOptional short description of the recordA description is limited to 255 characters.c_elementvalue_trl.Description character varying(255)
String
TranslatedThis column is translatedThe Translated checkbox indicates if this column is translated.c_elementvalue_trl.IsTranslated character(1)
Yes-No

Tab: Sub Account

[Created: 31/10/2005 - Updated: 31/10/2005 ]
Description: Sub Account for Element Value
Help: The Element Value (e.g. Account) may have optional sub accounts for further detail. The sub account is dependent on the value of the account, so a further specification. If the sub-accounts are more or less the same, consider using another accounting dimension.
Tab Level: 2

Table 40: Sub Account - Fields

Table: Report Parameters

NameDescriptionHelpTechnical Info
TenantTenant for this installation.A Tenant is a company or a legal entity. You cannot share data between Tenants.c_subacct.AD_Client_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
OrganizationOrganizational entity within tenantAn organization is a unit of your tenant or legal entity - examples are store, department. You can share data between organizations.c_subacct.AD_Org_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
Account ElementAccount ElementAccount Elements can be natural accounts or user defined values.c_subacct.C_ElementValue_ID numeric(10)
Search
Search KeySearch key for the record in the format required - must be uniqueA search key allows you a fast method of finding a particular record.If you leave the search key empty, the system automatically creates a numeric number. The document sequence used for this fallback number is defined in the "Maintain Sequence" window with the name "DocumentNo_", where TableName is the actual name of the table (e.g. C_Order).c_subacct.Value character varying(40)
String
NameAlphanumeric identifier of the entityThe name of an entity (record) is used as an default search option in addition to the search key. The name is up to 60 characters in length.c_subacct.Name character varying(60)
String
DescriptionOptional short description of the recordA description is limited to 255 characters.c_subacct.Description character varying(255)
String
Comment/HelpComment or HintThe Help field contains a hint, comment or help about the use of this item.c_subacct.Help character varying(2000)
Text
ActiveThe record is active in the systemThere are two methods of making records unavailable in the system: One is to delete the record, the other is to de-activate the record. A de-activated record is not available for selection, but available for reports.There are two reasons for de-activating and not deleting records:(1) The system requires the record for audit purposes.(2) The record is referenced by other records. E.g., you cannot delete a Business Partner, if there are invoices for this partner record existing. You de-activate the Business Partner and prevent that this record is used for future entries.c_subacct.IsActive character(1)
Yes-No