Shorthand Aliases

Shorthand aliases speed data entry for end users. Aliases can be used either to define a complete key flexfield combination or to create a template providing values for some segments, thus allowing the user to complete the flexfield entry. Users can determine whether to use aliases in the Flexfields: Shorthand Entry user profile option. In this practice, you will define both a complete shorthand alias and a partial alias template for the Accounting Flexfield structure you defined in the Define a Key Flexfield practice.

Define your Shorthand Alias
Responsibility: System Administrator
1- (N) Application > Flexfield > Key > Aliases. Query the INAM Chart of Accounts structure for the Accounting Flexfield in the General Ledger application. In the Shorthand region, enter information in the following fields:
• Enabled: Selected
• Max Alias Size: 15
• Prompt: Shorthand

2- In the Aliases, Descriptions region, enter information for your aliases:
Alias                                     Template                       Alias Description
INAM_SA_1                03.100.1110.0000               Yellow Sales Cash
INAM_SA_2                04…0000                             Green

Save your work.
3- (N) Application > Flexfield > Key > Segments. Query the INAM Chart of Accounts structure for the Accounting Flexfield in the General Ledger application.
Click (B) Compile to compile the flexfield definition. Click (B) OK to each note about submitting your request to generate the flexfield view.