Defining an attribute (CB FIN)

To define an attribute, assign it a name and associate it with an element and object type. Optionally, you can assign valid values to the attribute and indicate whether an attribute is required. Use this procedure to define attributes.

Before defining attributes, load Lawson-defined attribute definitions. See Loading Lawson-defined attributes (SCM/FIN).

  1. If an appropriate element for the attribute does not exist, then use Element (MX00.2) to define the element. Use these guidelines to specify the field values:
    Note: Select Define in the Element Name field on Attribute (MX00.1) to define an element.
    Element Name

    Specify a name for the element. A user-defined element name does not have to match the attribute name, since the element can be used by several attributes.

    Data Type

    Select one of these data types:

    • A (Alpha)

    • D (Date)

    • N (Numeric)

    • S (Signed Numeric)

    Field Size

    Specify a field size. The maximum field size depends on the data type:

    • Alpha (up to 32 characters)

    • Date (eight characters)

    • Numeric (up to 18 characters)

  2. Use Attribute (MX00.1) to define the attribute. Use these guidelines to specify the field values:
    Attribute

    This field contains the attribute's name.

    Column Heading

    Leave this field blank because it is used only for transaction attributes.

    Element Name

    Select a Lawson-defined or user-defined element to identify the attribute's data type and size.

    From Value/Through Value fields

    You can assign ranges of valid values to the attribute. Defining valid values ensures consistency for data entry. If you do not define valid values, then any entry valid for the attribute's data type and size will be accepted.

    Note: Defining valid values makes your lists more accurate.

    To interface valid attribute value ranges from a non-Lawson system, use Attribute Valid Value Interface (MX160). See Interfacing valid attribute value ranges to Attribute Matrix (CB).

  3. After adding the attribute, click Objects to open the Associate Attribute to Objects (MX00.3) and assign valid object types to the attribute. Use these guidelines to specify the field values:
    Object Type

    Select the object types that you want to assign to the attribute. The object type determines where you can use the attribute. For Cash Management, you can assign the Cash Code (CSHCD) object type.

    Required

    Select whether the attribute is required. If you select Yes, then a message displays on Company Cash Code Relationships (CB00.3) until the field is populated. This is a reminder message, not a hard edit. You can add or change a cash code even if required attributes are not defined.

    Apply to Object Group

    You can associate the attribute to a company group, manual activity group lists, manual account category lists, user analysis, account group, or cash code groups. When using a company group, only the accounting units associated with that company group can use the attribute.

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