Order Processing Data Conversion

You can learn how to complete the Order Processing module Installation.

It is important that these steps be performed in the order listed below.
  1. On the Company Installation screen, select the Accounts Receivable module if it is not already selected. Complete the Accounts Receivable Installation screen.
  2. Complete the Order Processing Installation screen.
  3. Enter customer information, if desired, using Accounts Receivable > Customers.
  4. Print the Customer File Listing and check for accuracy.
  5. Enter ship via information, if applicable, using Order Processing > Ship Via File Maintenance.
  6. Print the Ship Via File Listing and check for accuracy.
  7. Enter shipping terms information using Shipping Terms Maintenance.
  8. Print Shipping Terms Listing and check for accuracy.
  9. Enter the alternate customer ship to information using Customer Ship-to Addresses.
  10. Print the Alternate Ship-to Address Listing and check for accuracy.
  11. Enter standard messages using Message File Maintenance.
  12. Enter quantity discount information, if applicable, using Quantity Discount Maintenance.
  13. Set the processing dates to the conversion date using Processing Date Change.
  14. Convert Accounts Receivable balances. Please refer to the Accounts Receivable Help file for instructions.
  15. Enter the General Ledger departments to be used in posting various types of sales using G/L Department File Maintenance.
  16. Enter the outstanding sales orders as of the conversion date using Order Entry.
  17. Set the processing date to the new period for Order Processing using Processing Date Change.