Specify Step Type Prepare Distribution
Explanation
This activity is used to include a step of
the Prepare Distribution step type in a selected cost allocation procedure.
Both amount and quantity balances stored in ledgers and budgets can be used as
the basis for distribution calculations, regardless of the allocation type
of the procedure.
Prerequisites
In order to perform this activity:
- A cost allocation procedure of the
Defined or Active status should exist.
- A distribution of
the Automatic type should be connected to the cost allocation procedure.
System Effects
As a result of this activity, the following system effects will take place
once the step is executed.
- The status of the selected
distribution of Automatic type will change to Prepared.
- The cost amounts to be distributed to
each code string combination will be calculated based on the selected
distribution.
Window
PCA Step Definition
Related Window Descriptions
PCA Step Definition
Procedure
To specify Prepare Distribution step type:
- Open PCA Step Definition and
search
for the procedure for
which you want to enter the step. (You can also open the
PCA Step
Definition window by right-clicking in the
Cost Allocation Procedures
window.)
- Create a new record in the table.
- Enter a value in the Seq No field to specify
the sequence.
- Enter an ID for the step in the
Step ID field.
- Select Prepare Distribution for the Step
Type field.
- Enter a description for the step in
the Description field.
- In the Distribution ID field, enter the ID of
the distribution for which you want to perform this step. The List of Values
can be used to select the relevant distribution.
- Save the information.