Create, update, or delete location addresses and contact information purposes
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Applies To: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Feature Pack, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
You can create, update, or delete purposes and descriptions for address and contact information records. An address purpose could be, for example, delivery or service. A contact information purpose could be customer service or home. An address record and a contact information record can have the same purpose and description.
Create an address or contact information purpose
Click Organization administration > Setup > Global address book > Address and contact information purpose.
In the Address and contact information purpose form, click New.
Enter the name and a description of the purpose.
Select whether the purpose is applicable to an address record, a contact information record, or both.
Click the Translation button to select and view translated address and contact information purposes.
Update an address or contact information purpose
Click Organization administration > Setup > Global address book > Address and contact information purpose.
In the Address and contact information purpose form, select the purpose that you want to update, and change the fields as required.
Delete an address or contact information purpose
Click Organization administration > Setup > Global address book > Address and contact information purpose.
In the Address and contact information purpose form, select the purpose that you want to delete, and then click Delete.