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## 1.17.1 Create External Chart Account

This topic describes the systematic instructions to configure external chart accounts.

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

1. From Home screen, click Core Maintenance. Under Core Maintenance, click External Chart Account.
2. Under External Chart Account, click Create External Chart Account.
   The Create External Chart Account screen displays.

   Figure 1-34 Create External Chart Account

   Description of "Figure 1-34 Create External Chart Account"
3. Specify the fields on Create External Chart Account screen.

   Note:

   The fields, which are marked with an asterisk, are mandatory.
   For more information on fields, refer to the field description table.

   Table 1-34 Create External Chart Account – Field Description

   Field | Description
   --- | ---
   General Ledger Code | Specify the general ledger code.
   General Ledger Description | Specify the additional information about the general ledger.
   Source System | Click Search icon to view and select the required source system.
   Source System GL Code | Specify the source system GL code.
   Category | Select the category from the drop-down list.
   Blocked | By default, this is disabled. If selected, indicates the external chart account is blocked.

4. Click Save to save the details.
   The external chart account is successfully created and can be viewed using the View External Chart Account screen.

Parent topic: External Chart Account