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Number |
Customer numbers may be assigned manually by the
user or generated automatically by the system.
To display data about an existing customer: Enter their customer number.
To assign a new customer number manually:Type a unique number in this field.
The system will ask if you wish to create a new customer.
To have the system automatically generate a new customer number: Press F7. |
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Restricted Type |
This field may only be set by authorized managers. Valid
options are 'X' and 'R'.
X prevents the customer from being used in any application.
R indicates that no Accounts Receivable entries may be created but
the customer may be used in some applications. |
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Restricted By |
Initials of restricting manager. |
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Group Code |
Customer Groups are created by assigning several
customers the same 3-letter Group Code. You will then be able to print various
reports for a group of customers. |
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Account Group |
Account Groups are created by assigning several
customers the same 3 letter Account Code. Similar to Group Codes, Account Groups
are used for linking customers in the accounting programs. |
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Name |
Enter customer name up to 32 characters in this field. |
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IRS Number |
Enter customer Internal Revenue Service, Social Security,
or Customs assigned number.
- IRS format = NN-NNNNNNNXX
- SSN format = NNN-NN-NNNN
- CAN format = YYDDPP-NNNNN
In these codes, N = number, X = alphanumeric, YY = the last two digits of the
calendar year when the number is assigned, and DDPP = the Customs district/port code where
the number is assigned. |
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Address |
Enter the Customer's address.
Up to 4 lines may be entered, however, some forms will only accommodate
the 1st 2 lines.
If this is an importer, this field must contain the mailing address. If
the mailing address is a post office box, a second address must be provided
on the Customer ABI Info screen. |
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DUNS Number |
Enter customer's DUNS number. This number is used in EDI
and AES applications.
See
Dun & Bradstreet for more information. |
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Credit Limit |
Enter customer credit limit. |
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Date Entered |
Enter the date customer data is entered.
See Getting Started - Dates for more
information regarding date input. |
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Print Label |
This field indicates the mailing list group associated
with the customer. |
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City |
Enter customer city. |
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State |
Enter customer state. |
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Zip |
Enter customer zip code. (5 or 9 digit zips allowed). |
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Sales Tax State |
If sales tax applies to transactons with this customer,
enter applicable state. |
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Country |
Enter customer country
OR
F4 to display Country Locator to select and
retrieve valid data. |
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Finance Charge Rate |
Enter rate for finance charges. |
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Sales Rep |
Enter customer's sales representative. This field is used
to calculate sales commissions.
Access to this field is restricted to authorized managers. |
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Phone |
Enter customer phone number. This table allows
multiple numbers to be entered.
To add a phone number scroll to the end of the table with F3
to append a new phone number to the end of the table
OR
Press F7 when the cursor is inside the table to insert a new line at
the cursor position
To delete a phone number place the cursor on the line to be deleted,
press the Delete key repeatedly to erase the line.
Whether entering, editing, or deleting, press the enter key to confirm
your action. |
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Contacts |
Enter customer contact name. This table allows
multiple contact names to be entered.
To add a contact name scroll to the end of the table with F3
to append a new name to the end of the table
OR
Press F7 when the cursor is inside the table to insert a new line at
the cursor position
To delete a contact name place the cursor on the line to be deleted,
press the Delete key repeatedly to erase the line.
Whether entering, editing, or deleting, press the enter key to confirm
your action. |
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Comments |
Enter any special comments about this customer.
This table allows multiple comments to be entered.
To add a comment scroll to the end of the table with F3
to append a new comment
OR
Press F7 when the cursor is inside the table to insert a new line at
the cursor position
To delete a comment place the cursor on the line to be deleted,
press the Delete key repeatedly to erase the line.
Press F14 (Shift F4) to open the expanded comments screen.
Whether entering, editing, or deleting, press the enter key to confirm
your action. |
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Account Manager's Initials |
Enter manager's initials. |
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Navigation |
Press a function key
F1 - Return to calling screen
F2 - Scroll back a screen
F3 - Scroll forward a screen
F4 - Display a lookup table (lookup fields)
F7 - Insert a new line
F9 - Expand Supplemental customer screeen
F11 - Expand Ocean Export information screen
F12 - Expand ABI Import information screen
F14 - Expand Expanded Comment entry screen
See Getting Started - Scrolling,
Toggling, or Locating
table data for information on these navigation techniques. |
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STATUS |
Read only.
See Getting Started - Basic Screen Elements for more
information. |
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SCREEN ID |
Read only.
See Getting Started - Basic Screen Elements for more
information. |
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SCREEN NAME |
Read only.
See Getting Started - Basic Screen Elements for more
information. |
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DATE/TIME |
Read only. Displays current system date & time.
See Getting Started - Basic Screen Elements for more
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