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== Summary ==
 
== Summary ==
The following article explains how to post Purchase invoices onto Platinum that require more than a single cost centre. A good example of this Would be an invoice from an accessories supplier which contains helmets and parts in which the costs need to be separated.
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The following article explains how to post Purchase invoices that require more than a single purchase centre. A good example of this would be an invoice from a supplier which has both items and carriage on it, and you want to split the items and the carriage to different areas in the {{NL}}.
  
 
== More Information ==
 
== More Information ==
Go to {{Menu|{{PL}}|Purchase Ledger Postings}}
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* Go to {{Menu|{{PL}}|Purchase Ledger Postings}}
 
* Move to {{DataPrompt|Invoice/Credit/Op. Bal.:}}.
 
* Move to {{DataPrompt|Invoice/Credit/Op. Bal.:}}.
 
* Select {{DataValue|I}} to post an 'Invoice', or {{DataValue|C}} to post a 'Credit Note'. Only when you are setting up the system from scratch should you need to use {{DataValue|O}} for Opening Balance.
 
* Select {{DataValue|I}} to post an 'Invoice', or {{DataValue|C}} to post a 'Credit Note'. Only when you are setting up the system from scratch should you need to use {{DataValue|O}} for Opening Balance.
 
* At {{DataPrompt|Account:}}, type in the supplier's account code if known, or [[How do I find a supplier?|search]] for a supplier.
 
* At {{DataPrompt|Account:}}, type in the supplier's account code if known, or [[How do I find a supplier?|search]] for a supplier.
* At {{DataPrompt|Document No:}} enter the invoice or credit note number.
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* At {{DataPrompt|Document No:}} enter the invoice or credit note number.
 
{{Note|text=This field is 8 characters long so if the number you have is longer than this, make sure you enter the last 8 characters only.}}
 
{{Note|text=This field is 8 characters long so if the number you have is longer than this, make sure you enter the last 8 characters only.}}
* At {{DataPrompt|Date:}}, enter the date shown on the invoice.  
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* At {{DataPrompt|Date:}}, enter the date shown on the invoice.
 
{{Note|text=If this is a late invoice and you have already closed the month to which it relates, post it with a date of the 1st of the next month you are going to close.}}
 
{{Note|text=If this is a late invoice and you have already closed the month to which it relates, post it with a date of the 1st of the next month you are going to close.}}
* At {{DataPrompt|Description:}}, enter a description that relates to the invoice you are posting. This is what you will see when you view "Supplier History" so it should be used to identify the nature of the transaction, e.g. {{DataValue|VEHICLES}}, {{DataValue|PARTS}}, {{DataValue|PETROL}} or you could enter an Order Number (Maximum of 15 characters). If you leave this blank, the system will default the supplier code and invoice number here.
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* At {{DataPrompt|Description:}}, enter a description that relates to the invoice you are posting. This is what you will see when you view {{Menu|Supplier History}}.
* Move to the Values section at the lower part of the screen. Here you can enter the Net amount at V.A.T. Rate 1 (Current Standard Rate) then press {{KeyPress|F3}}. The program will work out the V.A.T. for you.
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{{Note|Title=Important|text= * For any document that relates to a unit or units, ideally the stock number of the unit or units wants to go in here.
{{Note|text=Check that the V.A.T. shows the same figure as the invoice or credit note. Occasionally you will see small differences, but the figure on the document is that which you should use.}}
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* For invoices relating to parts, accessories or clothing, the purchase order number wants to go in here.
:If the invoice has a Settlement on it then the V.A.T. will be the appropriate amount depending on the Settlement percentage.  Carry on filling in the Net amounts at any other applicable V.A.T. Rates. When you have finished check the total amounts agree to the invoice.
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* The reason to enter the unit stock number or the purchase order number is that it makes reconciling the {{NL}} balances much simpler.
* At {{DataPrompt|Cost Centre:}}, when you need more than one centre for the document, press {{KeyPress|F2}}. This will bring up the "Multiple Cost Centre" Window. Here enter the centre codes and values applicable to each centre.
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* For all other items, it should be used to identify the nature of the transaction, e.g. {{DataValue|Rent}}, {{DataValue|Stationery}}, {{DataValue|Fuel}}.}}
{{Warning|iconsize=small|title=WARNING|text=Make Sure the {{DataPrompt|Unallocated}} amount comes back to Zero after all the required centres are added. If it does not come back to zero or it goes to a negative figure you will not be able to exit this screen until it does. You will get a '''An amount is left Un-allocated Message.''' until this is corrected}}
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If you leave this field blank, the system will default the supplier code and invoice number here.
* Check that the invoice total, nett and V.A.T. values are correct and then press {{KeyPress|Esc}}.
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* Move to the Values section at the lower part of the screen. Here you can enter the Net amount at V.A.T. Rate 1 (Current Standard Rate) then press {{KeyPress|F3}}. The program will work out the V.A.T. for you.
* On the bottom right of your screen is the Purchase ledger number, which is the unique transaction reference for this invoice. Write this number on the actual invoice as your reminder that it has been posted on the system, and so that you can find it easily.
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{{Note|text=Check that the V.A.T. shows the same figure as the invoice or credit note. Occasionally you will see small differences, but the figure on the document is that which you should use.}}
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:If the invoice has a Settlement on it then the V.A.T. will be the appropriate amount depending on the Settlement percentage.  Carry on filling in the Net amounts at any other applicable V.A.T. Rates. When you have finished, check the total amounts agree to the invoice.
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* At {{DataPrompt|Centre:}}, when you need more than one centre for the document, press {{KeyPress|F2}}. This will bring up the "Multiple Centre" Window.
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* Enter the first Purchase centre code and its value. You can [[How do I find a centre?|search]] for the Purchase Centres that you want.
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* Click {{Button|Add}} to enter the next Purchase centre, and repeat as necessary.
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{{Note|title=Note|text=At the bottom right of the Multiple Centre box, you will see two values, {{DataPrompt|Total}} and {{DataPrompt|Unallocated}}. The {{DataPrompt|Total}} value is the Nett total of the invoice, and the {{DataPrompt|Unallocated}} value is the amount still left to be split between the relevant purchase centres. Until you have allocated the whole of the Nett total of the invoice, you will not be able to exit from here.}}
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* Once you have allocated the purchase centres and values as necessary, press {{KeyPress|ESC}} or click {{Button|Close}} to exit from here.
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* Check that the invoice total, Nett and V.A.T. values are correct and then press {{KeyPress|ESC}}.
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* On the bottom right of your screen is the Purchase Ledger number, which is the unique transaction reference for this invoice. Write this number on the actual invoice as your reminder that it has been posted on the system, and so that you can find it easily.
 
* Click {{Button|Accept}} to save the posting and move onto the next.
 
* Click {{Button|Accept}} to save the posting and move onto the next.
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
*[[Posting Purchase Invoices]]
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* [[Posting purchase invoices]]
*[[What is a Sales or Purchase Centre?]]
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* [[What is a sales or purchase centre?]]
*[[How do I Find a Cost Centre?]]
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* [[How do I find a centre?]]
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* [[How do I make a sales ledger posting with multiple centres?]]
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Latest revision as of 05:34, 19 June 2019

Summary

The following article explains how to post Purchase invoices that require more than a single purchase centre. A good example of this would be an invoice from a supplier which has both items and carriage on it, and you want to split the items and the carriage to different areas in the Nominal Ledger.

More Information

  • Go to " Purchase Ledger Purchase Ledger Postings"
  • Move to "Invoice/Credit/Op. Bal.:".
  • Select 'I' to post an 'Invoice', or 'C' to post a 'Credit Note'. Only when you are setting up the system from scratch should you need to use 'O' for Opening Balance.
  • At "Account:", type in the supplier's account code if known, or search for a supplier.
  • At "Document No:" enter the invoice or credit note number.
This field is 8 characters long so if the number you have is longer than this, make sure you enter the last 8 characters only.
  • At "Date:", enter the date shown on the invoice.
If this is a late invoice and you have already closed the month to which it relates, post it with a date of the 1st of the next month you are going to close.
  • At "Description:", enter a description that relates to the invoice you are posting. This is what you will see when you view " Supplier History".
  • For any document that relates to a unit or units, ideally the stock number of the unit or units wants to go in here.
  • For invoices relating to parts, accessories or clothing, the purchase order number wants to go in here.
  • The reason to enter the unit stock number or the purchase order number is that it makes reconciling the Nominal Ledger balances much simpler.
  • For all other items, it should be used to identify the nature of the transaction, e.g. 'Rent', 'Stationery', 'Fuel'.

If you leave this field blank, the system will default the supplier code and invoice number here.

  • Move to the Values section at the lower part of the screen. Here you can enter the Net amount at V.A.T. Rate 1 (Current Standard Rate) then press <F3>. The program will work out the V.A.T. for you.
Check that the V.A.T. shows the same figure as the invoice or credit note. Occasionally you will see small differences, but the figure on the document is that which you should use.
If the invoice has a Settlement on it then the V.A.T. will be the appropriate amount depending on the Settlement percentage. Carry on filling in the Net amounts at any other applicable V.A.T. Rates. When you have finished, check the total amounts agree to the invoice.
  • At "Centre:", when you need more than one centre for the document, press <F2>. This will bring up the "Multiple Centre" Window.
  • Enter the first Purchase centre code and its value. You can search for the Purchase Centres that you want.
  • Click [Add] to enter the next Purchase centre, and repeat as necessary.
Note: At the bottom right of the Multiple Centre box, you will see two values, "Total" and "Unallocated". The "Total" value is the Nett total of the invoice, and the "Unallocated" value is the amount still left to be split between the relevant purchase centres. Until you have allocated the whole of the Nett total of the invoice, you will not be able to exit from here.
  • Once you have allocated the purchase centres and values as necessary, press <Esc> or click [Close] to exit from here.
  • Check that the invoice total, Nett and V.A.T. values are correct and then press <Esc>.
  • On the bottom right of your screen is the Purchase Ledger number, which is the unique transaction reference for this invoice. Write this number on the actual invoice as your reminder that it has been posted on the system, and so that you can find it easily.
  • Click [Accept] to save the posting and move onto the next.

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