Using Lists

Lists are used in General Ledger for reporting and inquiry. The following examples describe some of the places you can use lists:

  • Select a list on Account Analysis (GL95.1) to view information for a select group of accounting units or accounts.

  • Select an accounting unit list in the Dynamic Generation List field of Summary Account Options (GL00.5) or Account Information (GL00.4) to automatically assign accounts to an accounting unit rather than manually assigning the accounts during setup or each time you add accounts to a posting accounting unit.

  • Select a list on Total Names (RW70.1) when creating a Total Name for a Report Writer report. A total name is used to define the accounts and accounting units that hold an amount required for a user-defined calculation known as a compute statement.

  • Select a list when creating a Report Writer report to report on information for a select group of accounts or accounting units.

  • Select a list on Transaction Writer (GL55.1) to indicate which accounting units or accounts to include in the Transaction Writer report. A Transaction Writer report is a user-defined report that lists transaction details.

  • Select a list on Line Detail (CA10.3) or Allocation Detail (CA10.7) to indicate which accounting units or accounts are the source, or post from side, of an allocation.

  • Select a list on Budget Analysis (FB95.1) to compare budget or budget versions online for the accounting units or accounts included in the list.

  • Select a list on Currency Revaluation (GL191) to revalue balances for an accounting unit list.

  • Select a list within a view. What is an Attribute View?