This is the 8 character ALPHANUMERIC code which identifies the Vendor
Master Record in the VENDOR MASTER FILE. Normally this is an ALPHABETIC
Code created by using the FIRST THREE LETTERS of the Vendor's FIRST NAME
followed by the FIRST THREE LETTERS of the SECOND NAME The remaining
space can be used to resolve.duplicate codes.
Example: Premier Electric Supply - PREELE
The code is used in ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TRANSACTIONS to point to the Vendor's
Master Record, where his Name, Address,Telephone, G/L Accounts,1099 & Tax
Information is stored.
For A/P INPUT, if the code is valid, after pressing <TAB> the Vendor Name will
appear in the BLUE CONFIRMATION BOX below.
If this code does NOT EXIST in the Master File, then a WINDOW
will pop up listing the codes closest to the one you keyed in.
If you keyed in a wrong code, find the code that correctly identifies
this Vendor by using the buttons in the window. Then CLICK on the name to
select the proper Vendor.
If the Vendor DOES NOT EXIST in the Vendor Master File, you must
click on the WINDOWS title at upper left, then click on VENDORS
and ADD this Vendor to the Master File.