Understanding the Rule Common Fields

The following data items are included in this group:

Data Item	Used to Reference
Function Code	The system function for which the business rules apply.
Sub-Function Code	Reserved for future use.
Call Point	A valid call point, within the system function, at which the business rules apply.
Action Code	A valid action code, within the call point and system function, at which the business rules apply.
Business Unit Code	The business unit in use. If entered, this must be entered in capitals, is case sensitive and is not validated.
Operator Id	The operator using the system function.
Today's Date	The current date in the form: ddmmyyyy.
Current Period	The current accounting period in the form: pp/yyyy.
Actuals/Budget	The Actual or Budget code in use A to K. If must be entered in capitals, is case sensitive and is not validated.
Line Number	The current journal line or order line number.
Operator Group	The operator group to which for the current operator belongs.
Target Business Unit	No longer used.
Reconciliation Profile	This is required to link business rules to a particular reconciliation profile if the rules are to be used by Reconciliation Manager (RCM).
Time	The current time in the form: hhmmss.
Link Current Sales Period	The current accounting period set in the Sales Business Setup.
Link Current Inventory Period	The current accounting period set in the Inventory Business Setup.
Link Current Purchasing Period	The current accounting period set in the Purchase Business Setup.