Ledger allocation basis (form)
Applies To: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Feature Pack, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
Click General ledger > Setup > Posting > Ledger allocation basis.
Use this form to create an allocation basis rule. An allocation rule can have a reference to an allocation basis rule, which defines how and in what proportion the source amounts are distributed to the various destination lines when the allocation rule has a Basis allocation method. An allocation basis rule can be used with many allocation rules.
Examples of basis allocation include the following:
Allocation based on square footage – The cost of utilities expense is shared across all departments, based on the square footage of each department in relation to the total square footage of all departments.
Allocation based on workers – The cost of renting office space is shared across all departments, based on the number of workers who work in each department.
Allocation based on revenue dollars – The cost of corporate advertising expense is shared across all departments, based on each department’s sales in proportion to the total revenue.
Navigating the form
The following tables provide descriptions for the controls in this form.
Button
Button |
Description |
|---|---|
Basis |
Open the Ledger allocation basis source form, where you can specify the basis main accounts and financial dimensions. |
Fields
Field |
Description |
|---|---|
Basis ID |
Enter a unique identifier to describe what the calculation for the allocation rule is based on. |
Description |
Enter a description for the basis ID. |
Effective date |
Enter the date when the basis rule takes effect. The effective date must be earlier than or equal to the expiration date. If no dates are entered, the rule is always in effect. |
Expiration date |
Enter the date when the basis rule is no longer in effect. |
Active |
Select this check box if the basis rule can be used to process allocations. If you clear this check box, the rule is not available to allocate new transaction amounts. |
Date interval |
Select the period interval for the current period. This information is used to determine the fiscal periods that are used for the basis rule source. |
See also
Ledger allocation basis source (form)
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