Distribution Sets

Distribution sets are used to have the invoice distributions entered automatically. It can have information like charge account, tax code.. etc which will flow to invoice distributions and later they can be adjusted if required. 

Distribution sets can be selected while keying in an invoice. They can be defaulted from supplier site as well.

Creating Distribution Sets

   To create a Full Distribution Set:

1. In the Distribution Sets window, enter the Name and Description of the Distribution Set you are creating.

2. Enter the Account and Description for each distribution and enter the Percentage of the invoice amount that you want to distribute to the Account. You can enter positive and negative percentages. Create as many distributions as you need. The sum of the distribution percentages must equal 100 or 0.

3. Save your work. Payables automatically assigns type Full to your Distribution Set.

   To create a Skeleton Distribution Set:

1. In the Distribution Sets window enter the Name and Description of the Distribution Set you are creating.

2. Enter the Account and Description for each distribution and leave the Percentage at zero. Create as many distributions as you need.

If you are creating a Distribution Set for a federally reportable supplier, optionally enter an Income Tax Type.

3. Save your work. Payables automatically assigns type Skeleton to your Distribution Set.

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