Ordering overhead allocation definitions

Axiom Cost Accounting processes overhead allocation definitions in the order they display on the Allocation Definitions page. You can place the definitions in any order that you wish.

IMPORTANT: Reordering definitions can affect the run and validation process for other definitions.

The order in which the definition will run is indicated in the Run Order column. Keep in mind that any deactivated definitions retain their original locations. So, if you reactivate a deactivated definition, the system will prompt you to specify whether to put the definition back in its original run order location or select a new location. For more information, see Activating or deactivating overhead allocation definitions.

If the list only shows activated definitions, then you may notice gaps in the Run Order column. The missing run order definitions have been deactivated. To view the run order for all definitions, whether active or deactivated, remove the check mark from the Show only active definitions check box at the top of the page.

To reorder overhead allocation definitions:

1. From the Enterprise Decision Support home page, in the Cost Accounting section, click Costing Process Guide > Overhead Allocations.

   

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2. Select the definition to highlight it, and click the arrow icon .

   For example, let's say there are six definitions. The definition currently in position 3 can be moved after positions 1, 4, 5, and 6. Positions 2 and 3 are not listed because the definition already resides after position 2 and exists as position 3.

   NOTE: If there are only two definitions in the list, you can only change the order by moving the definition in position 1 to position 2.

   

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3. In the Move Allocation Definition dialog, select the definition to move the definition after, and click OK.
4. Validate the definitions by clicking Validate above the list of definitions.