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Invoice Header Dates

mohan murali wrote:

Hi Everybody,

We are on AP Rel.11.0.3. I have the following problem and need input from you.

As per the set up 'GL Date' of an Invoice Defaults to the 'Invoice Date'.User will have an option to override the GL date if required.

Here is the problem:

I entered an invoice today (30-SEP-99) and the GL date defaulted to 30-SEP-99 as per the setup. I changed the GL date to 10-OCT-99 , since the actual expense should be booked to Oct period. I completed the distribution lines and the line gl date is also 10-OCT-99. I approved this invoice and ran the Payables transfer to gl process with pay through date as 10-OCT-99. The process ran sucessfully and invoice lines were posted to Oct-99 period.

But when went back to the same invoice, the GL Date of the invoice header is now showing as 30-SEP-99(invoice date) instead of 10-OCT-99(gl date previous to posting process). Distribution lines gl date is still 10-OCT-99.

I am wondering is this standard functionality or a bug? Is this supposed to change back to the invoice date? If yes, what is the logic behind that?

Your input is highly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
Mohana


From: "Anna Barbieri" abarbieri@glenraven.com
Reply-To: oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca
To: Multiple recipients of list oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca
Subject: Re: GL Date on AP Invoice ????
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 1999 06:15:26 -0400 (EDT)

Mohan

This is standard functionality. If you go in and look at the invoice today it will have todays date in the invoice header. Oracle reason is you can have multiple date at the distribution line level and that is what it post's by. The date at the invoice header is meaningless.

Anna


Date: Thu, 7 Oct 1999 14:09:18 -0400
From: Darlene_D_Dougherty@CORP.CNG.COM
To: oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca
Subject: Re: GL Date on AP Invoice ????

This is a known problem with A/P,,, according to the a/p enhancement session I went to at OAUG it was fixed in rel 11i

Darlene



Vendors in one SOB and multiple Legal Entities

From: liza@instructor.net [mailto:liza@instructor.net]
Sent: Friday, October 15, 1999 5:05 AM
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: Vendors in One SOB, But Multiple GREs

Has anyone out there encountered the same circumstance where there is only one SOB, but there are multiple legal entities - how do you handle the default liability account at the vendor level to be different for each legal entity.

Thanks for your input,


Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 08:47:38 -0600
From: kbrown@es.com
To: oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca
Subject: RE: Vendors in One SOB, But Multiple GREs

Manually change them. We have two legal entities on our set of books. Corporate and other. We have our 'other' entity add their vendors with a unique character preceding the vendor & customer names (in our case we selected the asterisk *) and then we have to change the company code on the liability account as they're using the same liability account as Corporate with the exception of the company number. Because this other Entity does not have that many vendors or customers it has not been a big issue. We make the changes through the forms. We can also query all of these 'other' vendors and customers and check to see that their accounts are set to the correct company liability account.

Kristie



Encryption of check files

From: Steve Richmeier [mailto:s_richmeier@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, October 15, 1999 06:54
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: AP Encryption of check files

Hello,

We are installing 11.03 for the client and they are going to be on a WAN with their server in Chicago and printing checks in Dallas.

Client has stated that the check file needs to be encrypted so no one can open or print their check file.

I don't need to debate why they want it but would like to know if anyone has had to do this and what the best and easiest way to do it would be.

Thank you for your assistance,
Steve


Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 09:00:54 -0600
From: "Kossmann, Bill" BKossmann@mail.dthr.ab.ca
To: "'oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca'" oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca
Subject: RE: AP Encryption of check files

It doesn't necessarily have to be encrypted, does it? Why not put it into a directory (or CHMOD/CHOWN the file) so that only the client can access it?

Failing that, you could use encryption at the OS level. Unix' CRYPT facility--admittedly very weak--might work for you; or you can try a stronger cryptosystem. Somehow I have the impression that Oracle has an encryption library (but I could easily be mistaken on this).

Bill



Vendor Import Query 2

From: RADHA KRISHNAN[SMTP:radha_rk@hotmail.com]
Reply To: oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca
Sent: Friday, October 15, 1999 7:08 AM
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: Vendor Data migration- AP

Hello Friends,

We are on rel 1102 on NT with GL,AR and AP under implementation. As part of Data Migration from Legacy system, the vendor data needs to be migrated to PO_VENDORS table.

We have written a procedure to load the data from source application to po_vendors and po_vendors_sites all tables and values for all 'not null columns' in these tables and addl ref information as reqd have been populated.

The data when loaded moves to po_vendors table but is not viewable from supplier inquiry form. Since errors can not be identified in a data transfer of this nature, we would like to invite guidance from this august forum.

TIA,
Radhakrishnan


Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 12:16:30 -0400
From: "Annamaneni, Hanumantha" Hanumantha.Annamaneni@alcoa.com
To: "'oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca'" oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca
Subject: RE: Vendor Data migration- AP

There are a couple of columns that need to be populated:

TERMS_DATE_BASIS (I used the value 'Invoice')
PAY_DATE_BASIS_LOOKUP_CODE (Either 'DUE' or 'DISCOUNT')

Hanumanth


Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 13:18:02 -0700 (PDT)
From: Rajesh S sraj1999@yahoo.com
To: oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca
Subject: Re: Vendor Data migration- AP

Hi Radhakrishnan

I too had similar problem. The reason the vendors are not visible is that you need to populate even the not required columns like the ones ending with _flag, _code (in PO_vendors)etc.

check once again
regards
Rajesh


Date: Sun, 17 Oct 1999 12:26:11 +0200
From: Nimrod Bar-Guy brnimrod@pcit-ltd.co.il
To: "Oraapps (E-mail)" oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca
Subject: FW: FW: Vendor Data migration- AP

Hi Radhakrishnan,
the best way to find out the missing data is to insert a new vendor using the Apps. and then compare the data in the tables.

Nimrod


Date: Sun, 17 Oct 1999 19:39:05 -0700
From: "Mohan Iyer" miyer@fortuna.com
To: oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca
Subject: RE: Vendor Data migration- AP

You may be missing the org_id column for the vendor-sites.

The PO_VENDORS table is not stripped and so does not need the org_id, however the PO_VENDOR_SITES_ALL table is stripped and needs an org_id value. This s assuming you are on multi-org.

If you are not then it would require some more information before it would be possible to resolve the issue.

Thanks,
Mohan Iyer
Financials Consultant
Sunnyvale, CA



EFT using ClieOp 02 format

From: oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca [mailto:oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca]On Behalf Of Puchniak, Stan
Sent: Saturday, October 16, 1999 1:15 AM
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: AP: EFT using ClieOp 02 format

Hello friends,
It is nice to see the listserver up again. I would appreciate your assistance. One of our companies would like to produce EFT files using the ClieOp 02 format. Payments are denominated in DEM, FRF, NLG and USD. The documentation provided by the financial institution is difficult to follow. The financial institution is ING. Any information or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Specifically, what is the payment format changes required; and, how the various currencies are handled. The DEM, FRF and NLG payments all come from the same account. There is a separate account for USD.

We are on 10.7 character with HP-UX. Our systems are located in Canada and our subsidiary is located in The Netherlands.

Cheers, Stan


Date: Sun, 17 Oct 1999 10:32:38 +0200
From: "Victor Chang" vchang@obaps.com
To: oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca
Subject: RE: EFT using ClieOp 02 format

Hello Stan,

Yoou need the dutch localization + KSI software. The dutch localization will generate an EFT file and the KSI software will transform this EFT file in a CLIEOP02 compliant format.

KSI is a dutch company based in Nieuwegein. Please make sure that your Oracle release is covered by them.

Good luck
Victor Chang



Holds manual - unable to release

Date: Sun, 17 Oct 1999 13:04:36 -0600
From: "Rosy Virani" Rosy.Virani@CRHA-Health.Ab.Ca
To: "oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca" oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca
Subject: INVOICE HOLD NOT RELEASING

A user placed holds manually. These holds should only be placed by the system. These holds are now stuck. How do you release maual holds? It gives an error message when you try to manually release a hold.

Any assistance appreciated.
Rosy


Date: Sun, 17 Oct 1999 14:24:47 -0500
From: "Mike Dennis" mdennis@mdp.com
To: oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca
Subject: Re: INVOICE HOLD NOT RELEASING

You might try a quick release of the hold. On 10.7SC:
1. Query the invoice
2. Click on the Actions button
3. Check the Release Holds checkbox.
4. Choose "All" for the Hold Name if you want to release everything, or choose the specific hold name you are trying to release.
5. Select a Release Name. If you chose, "All" holds, the release name in the list of values is "Holds Quick Released".
6. Click OK button.

I hope this helps you.

Mike Dennis
Financial Systems Administrator
Meredith Corporation



EFT - options

From: Michael Porter [mailto:MPorter@pgahq.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 1999 5:59 AM
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: EFT out of Oracle AP? Options?

We are looking at paying employees travel and expenses via EFT to their bank. We are on 10.7/16.1, DB 7.3.4.4 (AIX). It looks as though Oracle itself can handle this task (at least from the AP users manual; we don't understand the prerequisites though...). We have also been given the sales pitch from BottomLine that they have software, albeit expensive, that will handle this too.

Has anybody had experiences with either, or even better yet both? Please share some info with us and/or point us to some info or white papers.

TIA,
Mike


Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 11:56:17 -0600
From: Alex Waddell alex.waddell@shaw.ca
To: "'oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca'" oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca
Subject: RE: EFT out of Oracle AP? Options?

Mike

A good place to start would be with your bank. Check with them on the options for transmitting files. They can likely provide you with file specs and you can build your own code to create "Payment Program". We launch a SQL script using a payment format that we designed. The output file is then transferred to server where we can pick it up with bank-provided software and transmit them the EFT directions.

I've never heard of Bottomline, they may be fantastic. But I personally like to stay away from third party bolt-ons for such minor projects. It will likely involve costly consulting and support fees. If you don't have someone in house that can write SQL, you might as well spend the money on a consultant to do that instead and you can "own" your own solution.

Feel free to ask if you need further advice.

Alex Waddell
Financial System Administrator
Shaw Communications Inc.
Phone: (403) 750-4709
Fax: (403) 750-4505


Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 15:41:53 -0400
From: "Michael Porter" MPorter@pgahq.com
To: oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca
Subject: Re: RE: EFT out of Oracle AP? Options?

You took the thoughts right out of our skull!!! The Bottomline bolt-on IS VERY expensive and although we don't have a lot of power SQL writers, we feel we should be able to handle it - hopefully.

We have a spec from our bank on the file layout. The transmitting part is not defined so that will have to be addressed.

Thanks again,
Mike


Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 13:55:23 -0400
From: sbradley@sprynet.com
To: oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca
Subject: Re: EFT out of Oracle AP? Options?

This topic appears frequently here. Searching the archives you will find most people modify the Oracle delivered BACH's payment to meet the NACHA format which is the standard used by most US Banks.

I feel the more difficult issue is notification to the employees. Most employees want to know the deposit has been made. With checks they get feedback. With EFT they have to call the bank or AP department to see if it happened. Many companies print remittances and snail mail them to the employees. This does not reduce any work effort in the AP department. The ideal solution is to have the EFT process also send the employees an e-mail notifying them of the deposit amount and date.

Respectfully,
Steve Bradley, CPA
OASIS Consulting Group, Inc.
Office 404-352-8387
Fax 503-218-9747
Pager 888-912-2569


Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 20:33:39 -0700
From: "Mohan Iyer" miyer@fortuna.com
To: oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca
Subject: RE: EFT out of Oracle AP? Options?

You need to only write a program to format the payment file that you would send to the bank. That would be the limit of your customization or extra effort (cost).

Rest all the setups etc. are part of the standard Oracle AP module.

Unfortunately they do not have a seeded program that can be used in the US banking environment, they have them for a lot of European countries though.

I have implemented this and it is not a big deal. And you actually do not need to spend any money other than the developer costs, and probably the cost for a design doc.

Thanks,
Mohan Iyer
Financials Consultant
Sunnyvale, CA



1099 reporting for multi-state

Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 16:39:44 -0400
From: kewishls@mindspring.com
To: oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca
Subject: 1099 reporting

Hi AP gurus,

CAn someone shed some light on the following :-

Does Oracle provide functionality to effectively use the 1099 Forms report to handle multi-state 1099 hard-copy reporting? It appears that Oracle consolidates all 1099 Payables activity into one 'Tax Reporting Site' per form, even if there is activity in multiple sites across multiple states.

The report therefore does not produce a single 1099 form by vendor that is admissable to a specific state.

Any insites and workaround solutions would be gratefully received!

We're on 10.7 PROD16SC Sun Solaris v.5

TIA
Louise Kewish
Senior Principal - Manufacturing & Distribution Apps
TSC
Dallas, TX


Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 08:25:35 -0700
From: Janet Elmore elmore1@llnl.gov
To: oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca
Subject: Re: 1099 reporting

Louise,

I have not been in the full loop of our 1099 reporting. However I do know the person that is working on ours had to do some modifications.

We are going to do combined filing this year. From what I understand if the state is registered as a combined filing state then separate 1099 forms will print. However all the states that aren't participating will get combined on one 1099 form per vendor as there is no region code set up. I'm not sure if this happened automatically or if she had to add a group by for the region code in the 1099 form code.

We created a separate report for the user to show the data and there were very few vendors that we made more than 1 reportable payment to that didn't have a region code. So the users are going to type the few 1099's that met this condition.

I believe we made some other minor modifications also. I don't believe the state abbreviation showed up on the form so that was added.

Hope this gives you some ideas. Sorry I couldn't be more specific. Bottomline is the package falls short for 1099 reporting to multiple states.

Janet Elmore
Lawrence Livermore Nat'l Lab


Hold not clearing even after cancelling invoice

From: Bob Ross [mailto:rross@siumed.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 1999 3:35 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: AP: Holds - Liab Acct Invalid

I have an invoice on this type of hold. Tried to cancel to reverse the incorrect distribution lines. The invoice is now for $0.00 but remains on hold and appears on the holds report. The problem was one segment of the accounting flexfield (AFF) had an incorrect value entered. That value is now no longer valid.

How do I finish canceling the invoice? We were able to input the correct AFF value on a new invoice and I would like to finish canceling the incorrect invoice so it drops from the holds report.

Thanks
Bob


Subject: RE: Holds - Liab Acct Invalid
Author: oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca at iss1
Date: 10/26/1999 4:24 PM

Can you re-instate the flexfield, approve the req, and then re-invalidate the flexfield?

Andrew R. Farber
Consumers Union of U.S., Inc.
914/378-2531


Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 17:21:20 +0200
From: Anand TONDAPU anand.tondapu@gemplus.com
To: oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca
Subject: Re[2]: Holds - Liab Acct Invalid

How about correcting the dist_code_combination_id value in ap_invoice_distributions table?


No more zero balance lines in AP Trial Balance

Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 13:18:25 -0500
From: "Uptmore, Chris" uptmorec@kci1.com
To: oraapps-l@cpa.qc.ca
Cc: dmakked@deltadentalva.com, Warren.Orlandi@apra.gov.au
Subject: RE: ARTB or APTB (no more zero-balance lines!)

I just found the latest APTB patch 852484 excludes the "zero-balance lines", which makes the report less than 1/3 as long!!

This new APTB version 80.47 is also included in the latest AP megaPatchset-T (replaced 80.46 from AP-Q)

We've been looking for this for over a year, so I thought others might be interested to know this.

FYI,
Chris


Payment made in Non Functional currency without exchange rate info

William.Gaston@infores.com
Good morning all from snowy Chicago!

We are on 10.7SC.

A Payables clerk created a Quick Check for a Canadian dollars payment without entering an exchange rate. They put the exchange type as Corporate, which then wouldn't allow a rate to be entered.

Now, the AP Journal Entry Exception Report shows an error for this entry. It posted to Payables, but AP cannot close, and they do not want to sweep this into Feb. Also, the entry was not transferred to GL.

Any ideas how we can correct this?

As always, any help is greatly appreciated.

Bill

Bill Gaston
Information Resources, Inc.
Core Business Systems
(312) 474-3171
william.gaston@infores.com


From: gramouk@yahoo.co.uk
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 9:57 AM
Subject: Re: Payables Rate Problem

Run the Autorate program. It will pick up the Exchange rate Retrospectively.


William.Gaston@infores.com

We entered a daily rate for the type in question, ran AutoRate, then the Transfer again. It worked perfectly.

Thanks, Bill


From: mailto:milane@dc.com
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 8:42 AM
To: OAUGnet
Subject: RE: Payables Rate Problem

We had this issue as well, except that now one of the payments that had been missing a rate and been unaccounted is now accounted incorrectly. After running AutoRate and Payables Accounting Process the accounting lines generated for the payment and the void have charged the converted value of the "CASH" entry to the "ROUNDING" account.

Anyone else have this issue? Any solutions suggested?

Michele


Subject: RE: Payables Rate Problem
From: Kishore Yalamarty TS3169@emirates.com
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2002 13:07:57 +0400

Yes, we do have this issue. But Oracle says the issue got fixed in AP F. We find few transactions getting credited to rounding A/c instead of Cash A/c. We are now on patchset AP G.

A tar is pending with oracle on this.

Thanks Kishore