The Valid Cost Element Rate 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 such as Budget.
Figure 843 Valid Cost Element Rate Type Maintenance Document Example Layout
The Edit Valid Cost Element Rate Type section of the Valid Cost Element Rate 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 521 Valid Cost Element Rate Type Maintenance Document - Edit Valid Cost Element Rate Type Section Field Descriptions
Field |
Description |
Cost Element |
Required. The cost element or object code that you are associating with this valid rate 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 |
Required. The numeric value that serves as the abbreviated name to identify this individual rate class. 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 |
Required. The code for 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. |
Active |
Check to make active, clear to deactivate. Click within the checkbox to select the item. A check mark appears within the checkbox to indicate the item is selected. Click within the checkbox again to clear the mark and deselect the item. |
Figure 844 Valid Cost Element Rate Type Maintenance Document Example Values
This maintenance document includes the following features that are common to most KC maintenance documents:
Table 522 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. |
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. |