Valid Calculation Type

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Valid Calculation Type

The Valid Calculation Type maintenance document is used to establish and maintain numeric codes and textual description values which are stored in database tables. This data serves as reference information that is made available for display and selection in various areas of the system, including other e-docs. Valid calculation types are used in budgets associated with research project proposals.

Document Layout

Figure 839 Valid Calculation Type Maintenance Document Example Layout

Edit Valid Calc Types Section

The Edit Valid Calc Types section of the Valid Calculation Type maintenance document is a unique section that allows you to specify and maintain the details associated with the reference table record in fields.

Table 517 Valid Calculation Type Maintenance Document - Edit Valid Calc Types Section Field Descriptions

Field	Description
Calc Type Id	Required. Uniquely-assigned identification number for this calculation type
Dependent Seq Number	Required. The number used for the ordering of the calc type within sorted lists and data retrieval. Alphanumeric.
Rate Class Type	Required. Type the value if known in the box, otherwise, search for and select it to populate the box automatically by using either the lookup or direct inquiry tools.
Dependent Rate Class Type	The value that represents the rate class type that is dependent on this valid calc type. Type the suspected value in the box and click the direct inquiry icon or click the lookup icon to search for and return the value to populate the box automatically.
Rate Class Code	The value for the rate class that is to be associated with this valid calc type. Type the suspected value in the box and click the direct inquiry icon or click the lookup icon to search for and return the value to populate the box automatically.
Rate Type Code	The value associated with the type of rate that the system applies to specific cost elements (i.e. fringe benefits, F&A, inflation, etc). Type the suspected value in the box and click the direct inquiry icon or click the lookup icon to search for and return the value to populate the box automatically.

Examples

Figure 840 Valid Calculation Type Maintenance Document Example Values

Common Features

This maintenance document includes the following features that are common to most KC maintenance documents:

Table 518 Links to Common Maintenance Document Component Instructions

Common Maintenance E-Doc Component	Cross-Reference Links To Usage Instructions
Document Header	For more information, see “Header Area” on page 99 in E-Doc Fundamentals.
Document Overview Section	For more information, see “Document Overview” on page 103 in Common E-Doc Tabbed Sections.
Notes and Attachments Section	For more information, see “Notes and Attachments” on page 104 in Common E-Doc Tabbed Sections.
Ad Hoc Recipients Section	For more information, see “Ad Hoc Recipients” on page 106 in Common E-Doc Tabbed Sections.
Route Log Section	For more information, see “Route Log” on page 107 in Common E-Doc Tabbed Sections.
Action Buttons	For more information, see “Action Buttons” on page 81 in Selection, Entry and Action Tools.

Process

For information about searching for, initiating, editing, copying, submitting, saving, closing, canceling, and/or routing a maintenance document, see “Common Maintenance E-Doc Operations” on page 129 in the Overview section.