Inquiring on Data Element Codes Step-by-Step

From the Purchasing Module:
 
 

1. Type VSL in the NEXT FUNCTION field and press ENTER to access the Vendor Short Name Lookup (VSL) screen. 
2. Type your paying entity (XXPT) in the PAY ENTITY field.
3. Type the vendor short name in the SHORT NAME field to access all vendors beginning with those letters.
4. Type B in the ADDRESS TYPE field and press ENTER to show both the order-from and remit-to addresses.  Viewing both addresses helps you to select the correct vendor.
5. Record the vendor number and vendor group number for Raleigh Office Supply on your data sheet.
6. Type STL in the NEXT FUNCTION field and press ENTER to access the Ship-to Codes (STL) screen to determine the appropriate ship-to code.
7. Press ENTER to access the codes for the ship-to locations associated with your paying entity.
8. Locate and record the ship-to code for your agency's receiving department (AGENCY XX) on your data sheet.  Press ENTER to scroll through the list as necessary.
9. Type SVL in the NEXT FUNCTION field and press ENTER to access the Ship-Via Codes (SVL) screen.
10. Press ENTER to access the ship-via codes associated with your paying entity.
11. Locate and record the ship-via codes for the appropriate ship-via code on your data sheet.  Press ENTER to scroll through the list as necessary.
12. Type FCL in the NEXT FUNCTION field and press ENTER to access the FOB Codes (FCL) screen.
13. Press ENTER to access the freight codes associated with your paying entity.
14. Locate and record the FOB code for the appropriate description on your data sheet.
15. Type PTL in the NEXT FUNCTION field and press ENTER to access the Payment Terms Code List (PTL) screen to locate the appropriate payment terms code.
16. Locate and record the appropriate payment terms code for the description on your data sheet.  Press ENTER to scroll through the list as necessary.
 

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