In addition to line item specific distributions, you may also enter miscellaneous distributions to affect the voucher as a whole. To enter a miscellaneous distribution, select the
button from the main Voucher screen. The following screen will appear:When entering a miscellaneous voucher distribution, you are presented with the following options:
Select if you want to use a general ledger account for the distribution.
Select if you want to associate a project with the transaction. The project number will be added as the final segment of the G/L account number.
Select if you want to use an expense category for the distribution.
Select if you want to distribute line item freight charges to an already-posted voucher.
Enter the number of the original voucher you want to distribute line item freight charges to.
Specify the costing element you want to distribute freight charges to. If you have defined a default cost element for freight under
, then that element will be displayed here.Select one of the following methods to determine how you want the freight charges to be distributed among the original voucher's line items:
The quantity to distribute for a given line will be divided by the total quantity for all lines. This fractional quantity is then multiplied by the amount entered in the Freight field. The corresponding result for each line is then distributed to the specified costing element.
The total value to distribute for a given line will be divided by the total value for all lines. This fractional value is then multiplied by the amount entered in the Freight field. The corresponding result for each line is distributed to the specified costing element.
The product weight (as defined in the Item master) will be multiplied by the quantity to distribute for a given line. That total line item weight is then divided by the total weight for all lines. This fractional weight is then multiplied by the amount entered in the Freight field. The corresponding result for each line is distributed to the specified costing element.
Select a tax code to use for the distribution. When using this option, the distribution amount will be charged to the general ledger account associated with the tax code. To have tax calculated automatically for the distribution, use the
option.Select a tax type to associate with the distribution. Tax will be calculated automatically if a tax assignment matches both the tax type and the specified tax zone.
Specify the amount of the miscellaneous distribution. If there is a balance still to be distributed once all voucher items have been distributed, then that remaining amount will be entered here by default.
Select if the voucher item is entitled to a terms discount. This option may be used on a line-by-line basis—all within one voucher. For example, purchased items may be discountable; however, freight charges may not be. When selecting a voucher for payment within the discount period, only discountable items will be discounted.
This is a scrolling text field with word-wrapping for entering general notes related to the voucher. These notes are for internal use only.