How to create a new entry code using Duplicate

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Last updated: Nov 09, 2021 by Daria Chebotaieva
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This article describes how to create a new entry code by using the duplicate function.

Question

I want to create a new entry code that has similar calculation rules as an existing entry code, but should be posted towards different GL accounts.

Answer

  1. Go to Payroll | Entry Codes

2. Find the entry code that has similar rules as the new entry code you need to create:

  • Select the entry code that is most similar to the new one you need

  • Click Duplicate

  • Select an available number from the drop-down box

3. Give the entry code a new name and click Save

4. Go to the Calculation tab and enter in new GL accounts if applicable

5. Copy the existing script into a new script number corresponding to the new entry code number

  • Open the script by clicking on the three dots

  • Copy the script and find the number corresponding to the new entry code, or create it, and paste in the script.

    6. The new entry code is now ready to use