Required setup for electronic files
If you are using electronic files to make electronic payments or to produce laser checks, you must make specific selections during the setup process. Use this checklist to ensure you have completed the required and optional setup for electronic payment processing. For details on implementing a new EDI system, see the Lawson EDI Standard and EDI Professional for Supply Chain Management User Guide.
| In this form... | Setup to complete... |
|---|---|
| Cash Code (CB00.2) | Select the bank that will process the electronic payments in the Electronic Transfer Bank field. |
| Bank Transaction Definition (CB00.4) | Define a cash payment transaction code for each payment type (electronic payment, tape payment, or laser check) that uses the electronic file. |
| Cash Payments (CB00.7) | Select Tape or Electronic File (T) in the Output Option field for the cash payment. |
| Cash Payment Formats (CB00.5) | Define a cash payment format for each cash payment transaction code. In the Format field, select Electronic File (22), ACH Tape (11), or BACS Tape (21). |
| Pay Group (AP01.1) |
Select the payment code you defined in Bank Transaction Definition (CB00.4) as the default payment code for the pay group if you are using electronic or tape payments for the entire pay group. The Payment Summarization field on Cash Payments (CB00.7) lets you decide whether to summarize payments or use payment detail. |
| Electronic Transfer Identification (AP01.3) | Use the Electronic Transfer Identification subform to define electronic payment processing information for a pay group. |
| Vendor Bank (AP16.1) |
Define an EDI number for the vendor. Specify Intermediary Bank values and EDI information. |
| Vendor Location (AP10.2) | Specify EFT or Intermediary Bank information. |
| Vendor Conversion (AP51.1) | Specify EFT, Intermediary Bank, or Building Society information. |
| Vendor Location Conversion (AP51.2) | Specify EFT, Intermediary Bank, or Building Society information. |