Cost Driver Type

Overview

Cost Driver Type allows users to classify or group cost drivers and packages, so then it can be used when searching for a particular one. This function works as a catalogue which can be applicable to many scenarios and budget versions.

 

Navigation

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Cost Driver Type screen Fields

Field

Description

Code

This is a unique identifier that is automatically assigned by the system, if the System Parameter Generate Cost Driver Type ID is set to True, or manually entered by the User if the System Parameter Generate Cost Driver Type ID is set to False.

Active

Default is true. If this is False, then this Cost Driver Type cannot be used in future transactions.

Catalogue Item RequiredIndicates if Catalogue Item reference is mandatory or not.
Grantee RequiredIndicates if Receiver Grants reference is required.
Entry Cost At Budget PlanIf flag is set the cost per Fiscal Year will be always 1, system then allows the entry of Cost (2 decimals) during the Cost Driver registration in the Budget Plan.
Unit Of Measure RequiredIndicates if unit of measure is required.

Language

Country specific language used to describe the Cost Driver Type.

Name

This contains the name of the Cost Driver Type.

Description

This contains the description of the Cost Driver Type.