Specify Step Type Prepare Factor

Explanation

This activity is used to include a step of the Prepare Factor type in a selected cost allocation procedure. Both amount and quantity balances stored in ledgers and budgets can be used as the basis for factor 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 factor of the Automatic type should be connected to the procedure.

System Effects

As a result of this activity, the following system effects take place once the step is executed.

• The status of the selected factor of the Automatic type will change to Prepared.
• The cost amounts to be posted to each code string combination will be calculated based on the factor.

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