Allocation Template Fields

The Allocation Template object includes the following fields.

Fields

Key: L – Lightning only

Field

 

 Description
Active L When the allocation template is activated, this field automatically displays as selected. When the allocation template is not activated or is deactivated, it is displayed as deselected.
Allocate to Multiple Companies   If selected, allocations are done for multiple companies.
Allocated Item  

Picklist field with the value: "Transactions". In Lightning, this field is for internal use only.
Allocation Basis   The allocation basis selected for the statistical allocation template. The criteria lines from this basis are reflected in the Distribution Criteria grid of the template. This field is only visible when creating statistical template.
Allocation Rule   The allocation rule selected for the allocation template. The rule criteria lines from this rule are reflected in the Distribution Criteria grid of the template.
Record Type L The type of allocation template. This field is read only.
Basis Type   The type of allocation basis.
Copy GLAs  

Picklist field with the following values:

  • Copy from Basis or Rule
  • Copy from Source
  • Select General Ledger Accounts

The visibility of these options depends on various factors.

For more information, see Defining Distribution Criteria In Allocation Templates.
Distribution Company   The company where the allocation is distributed according to the defined distribution criteria and the output journals or transactions are created. In Lightning, this field is for internal use only.
Distribution Fields  

The distribution fields available in the Distribution Criteria grid. The following fields are available:

  • Company
  • General Ledger Account
  • Dimension 1-4
  • Value: This field is visible only on the statistical template.
  • Allocation (%)
Include Disabled Dimensions L If selected, the disabled dimensions are included in the drop-down list of the dimension fields in the Criteria tab of the allocation basis record. If you select a rule when creating the template, the status of this field is derived from the same field in that rule.
Local L For internal use only. If selected, the distribution company on the template is local. This field cannot be updated manually.
Only Include Intercompany Transactions   If selected, only the intercompany transaction lines are included while running allocation.
Output  

The output generated after the allocation is complete. The following options are available:

  • Journals
  • Transactions

In Lightning, by default, Journals is selected.
Output Description   The description for the output selected in the Output field.
Template Description   The description for the template.
Template Name   Unique name for the template.
Total Percentage   The total percentage to be allocated.

Buttons

The following buttons are available in Lightning.

Button Description
Activate Activates the template to be used for allocation.
Add Condition Adds the condition for the source criteria.
Add Source Criteria Displays the Add Source Criteria window to select the source criteria and add conditions.
Clear Source Criteria Clears the defined source criteria.
Deactivate Deactivates the template.
Delete Deletes the allocation template record.
Duplicate Duplicates the template along with the source and distribution criteria.
Edit Edits the allocation template record.
Edit Source Criteria Edits the defined source criteria.
Manage Output GLA Displays the Manage Output GLA window to select the output GLA. This displays only on the statistical template record page.
Select Distribution Fields Displays the distribution fields retrieved from the selected allocation basis to select and use on the Distribution Criteria grid. This displays only when an allocation basis is selected for a statistical template.
Spread Evenly Spreads the allocations evenly across the lines in the Distribution Criteria grid. This displays only on the fixed template record.