Project Types
Project Types are used to create logical classifications among projects. Each project type can have a specific number series, default dimension and posting group attached. The Project Types page shows all available project types.
To create project types
- Choose the
icon, enter Project Types, and then choose the related link. - Choose the Project List action to view all projects with the selected Project Type.
- Choose the Setup action, to add project types.
- On the Project Types Setup page, choose the New action.
- Fill in or update the fields as described in the following tables.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Code | Unique identifier for the project type. |
| Description | Short description of the project type. |
| Default Status | Indicates the status that will be defaulted to the Project Card each time a Project is created with this Project Type. |
| Project Nos. | Number series to be used for this Project Type. |
| Default Sales Code | Indicates the Sales Code that will be defaulted to the Project Card each time a Project is created with this Project Type. |
| Procurement Planning Required | Determines if the planning and release of a procurement process is mandatory for this Project Type. The value in this field defaults to the Project Card when the Project Type is entered. |
| Acquisition Cost Principle | Determines if the acquisition cost principle is used for the projects of this Project Type. This setting defaults to the Project Card when the Project Type is entered. |
| Default Project Posting Group | Indicates the Project Posting Group that will be defaulted to the Project Card each time a Project is created with this Project Type. |
| Default Dimension Value | Indicates the project type dimension value that will be defaulted to the Project Card each time a Project is created with this Project Type. |
| Default Unit Price Base | Indicates the Unit Price Base that will be defaulted to the Project Card each time a Project is created with this Project Type. |
| Default QC Template | Indicates the QC Test List for the Project that will be created each time a Project is created with this Project Type. For more information, see QC Templates. |
| List Sorting | Enables a logical sorting of Project Types but overrides alphabetical sorting. For example, entering a 1 means that it will be shown first in the list. |
| Project Type when Order | Project Type to be changed to on the Project Card when a project is converted from a quote into an order. |
| Default Procurement Signal Code | Specifies the procurement signal code that is used when selecting the project type in the project. For more information, see Tracking Setup |
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