Number sequences (list page)
Applies To: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Feature Pack, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
Click Organization administration > Common > Number sequences > Number sequences.
Use the Number sequence list page to view all number sequences in the system and to create and modify number sequences.
Number sequences in Microsoft Dynamics AX are used to generate readable, unique identifiers for master data records and transaction records that require them. A master data or transaction record that requires an identifier is referred to as a reference. Before you can create new records for a reference, you must set up a number sequence and associate it with the reference.
Task that uses this form
Navigating the form
The following tables provide descriptions for the controls in this form.
Buttons
Button |
Description |
|---|---|
Number sequence |
Open the Number sequences form to create a number sequence. |
Generate |
Open the Set up number sequences wizard to set up multiple number sequences. The wizard displays all required number sequences that are not set up. |
Edit |
Open the Number sequences form to modify the selected number sequence. |
Delete |
Delete the selected number sequence. |
Status list |
Open the Status for number sequences form to view unused numbers in the selected number sequence. |
Manual cleanup |
Open the query form to clean up number sequences manually. If numbers in a number sequence are not used because of an error during an update or a power failure, manual cleanup returns the missing numbers to the list with a status of Free. Select Current to clean up numbers in the selected number sequence. Select All to clean up numbers in all number sequences. Note We recommend that you perform the cleanup as a batch job during non-peak hours. |
History |
Open the History form to view all changes that were made to the setup of the selected number sequence. |
Fields
Field |
Description |
|---|---|
Area |
Filter the list of number sequences based on the Microsoft Dynamics AX module or feature area that the number sequence is used in. |
Reference |
Filter the list of number sequences based on the document type or record that uses the number sequence. |
Countries/regions |
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) codes for the countries/regions where the selected reference is used. For references that apply to all countries/regions, this field is not displayed. This field is displayed only when you select a reference that applies to a particular country/region. |
Company |
Filter the list of number sequences based on the company account, or DataAreaID, that the number sequence is used in. This option is available only for number sequences that have a scope of Company. |
Legal entity |
Filter the list of number sequences based on the legal entity that the number sequence is used in. This option is available only for references that have a scope of Legal entity. |
Operating unit |
Filter the list of number sequences based on the operating unit that the number sequence is used in. This option is available only for references that have a scope of Operating unit. |
Fiscal calendar |
Filter the list of number sequences based on the fiscal calendar that the number sequence is used in. This option is available only for references that have a scope that includes Fiscal calendar period. |
Fiscal calendar year |
Filter the list of number sequences based on the fiscal calendar year that the number sequence is used in. This option is available only for references that have a scope that includes Fiscal calendar period. |
Fiscal calendar period |
Filter the list of number sequences based on the fiscal calendar period that the number sequence is used in. This option is available only for references that have a scope that includes Fiscal calendar period. |
Number sequence code |
The identification code for the number sequence. |
Name |
A short description of how and where to use the number sequence. |
Smallest |
The smallest possible value that can be used when numbers are automatically generated for the number sequence. |
Largest |
The largest possible value that can be used when numbers are automatically generated for the number sequence. |
Next |
The next value that is used when numbers are automatically generated for the number sequence. |
Format |
A preview of the format of the number sequence based on the information that you entered for the segments. For incrementing numbers, a number sign (#) is displayed. For incrementing letters, an ampersand (&) is displayed. |
See also
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