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## 3.1.1.1 Create Accounting Role

This topic describes the systematic instruction to create role codes for the purpose of accounting.

This is required to identify the Dr or Cr leg in an accounting entry. Dr or Cr legs with other parameters like amount type, are created through Entry Codes submenu.

Specify User ID and Password, and login to Home screen.

1. On Home screen, click Receivables And Payables. Under Receivables And Payables, click Maintenance.
2. Under Maintenance, click Accounting. Under Accounting, click Role.
3. Under Role, click Create Account Role.
   The Create Account Role screen displays.

   Figure 3-1 Create Account Role

   Description of "Figure 3-1 Create Account Role"
4. Specify the fields on Create Account Role screen.

   Note:

   The fields marked as Required are mandatory.
   For more information on fields, refer to the field description table.

   Table 3-1 Create Account Role - Field Description

   Field | Description
   --- | ---
   Accounting Role Code | Specify a unique code for the accounting role being created.
   Accounting Role Description | Specify a description to associate with the role.

5. Click Save to save the record and send it for authorization.

Parent topic: Accounting Role