AP Check Import Guide - Revision history

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 ==General Data Import Notes==
 Refer to the [[Data Import General Information]] page for information and guidance on general import timeline, formatting import templates, as well as how to ensure you are using the most current template information for data imports.
 ==AP Check Import Notes==
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 ===Timing and Preparation===
-The AP Check Import should occur after the AP Invoice Import.  This should ensure that all vendors have been imported, which should mean that all Address Book setup items have been completed, and all the General Ledger Chart of Accounts has been imported.  The [[Address Book Setup Guide]] covers all of the Rule Maintenance records that should be completed prior to importing vendor records.
+The AP Check Import should occur after the AP Invoice Import.  This should ensure that all vendors have been imported, which should mean that all Address Book setup items have been completed, and all the General Ledger Chart of Accounts has been imported.  The [[Address Book Setup Guide]] covers all the Rule Maintenance records that should be completed prior to importing vendor records.
 ===General Notes===
-'''1099 Details''' - Do not use the AP CHeck Import to import historical 1099 details.  Use the Vendor Import to convert historical 1099 amounts for year-to-date or for the previous year.
+'''1099 Details''' - Do not use the AP Check Import to import historical 1099 details.  Use the Vendor Import to convert historical 1099 amounts for year-to-date or for the previous year.
 The AP Check Import will not create the entries needed to accurately report 1099 details.
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 The AP Check Import is designed to work with the AP Invoice Import to import historical AP invoices and mark them as paid. If the AP Check Import finds a matching AP invoice,it will record the payment against the indicated invoice and mark it as paid. However, the AP Check Import will also allow you to enter invalid invoices numbers, and the import will only create check log records, with invalid links to the AP invoice. The imported check log records are visible in the Check Info screen, and they will show up in the Bank Reconciliation application, but certain required details from the AP Invoice will not be available, and you may see issues when working with these records. AP checks imported without the associated AP invoice records will not be reportable on the AP Check Register. Best practices are to always import the associated AP invoice records using the AP Invoice Import along with the AP checks.
-AP Checks that were processed on the legacy system but have not cleared the bank as of the most current bank statement used for the beginning bank balance in Bank Reconciliation should be imported so they can be cleared separately in Bank Reconciliation. When the AP Check Import is used to reconcile the initial balances in Bank Reconciliation, without importing the corresponding AP invoice records, be aware that certain AP invoice details will not be available, and may prompt errors about missing information.
+AP Checks that were processed on the legacy system but have not cleared the bank as of the most current bank statement used for the beginning bank balance in Bank Reconciliation should be imported so they can be cleared separately in Bank Reconciliation. When the AP Check Import is used to reconcile the initial balances in Bank Reconciliation, without importing the corresponding AP invoice records, be aware that certain AP invoice details will not be available and may prompt errors about missing information.
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 ==AP Check Import File Data Scrubbing==
-Every customer's data will have different issues that need addressing.  Some of the issues will not make themselves visible until after the data has been imported and is in use during parallel testing.  This is why it is critically important to perform an early import, and keep accurate notes on issues that need to be addressed on a supplemental import, or for a complete re-import. Some common things that need attention during AP invoice data scrubbing include:
+Every customer's data will have different issues that need addressing.  Some of the issues will not make themselves visible until after the data has been imported and is in use during parallel testing.  This is why it is critically important to perform an early import and keep accurate notes on issues that need to be addressed on a supplemental import, or for a complete re-import. Some common things that need attention during AP invoice data scrubbing include:
 * '''Payment Priority''' - This field may not have a counterpart in the customer's legacy data.  Look for any similar field such as payment type or check type that can be converted to a payment priority equivalent value.  Filter the source data to look for all variations on a corresponding field and make sure each variation is mapped to a hard-code payment priority value.
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-==AP Check Import Screen (IMPORTAPCHK)==
+==AP Check Import==
-Menu Location: Transaction>>Importers/Exporters>>Accounting>>AP Check Import
+'''URL''' ImportMaster_S.htm?&mode=APCHK
 [[File:IMPORTAPCHK.png]]
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 '''AccPac Data:''' This checkbox is no longer used
-'''Validate to TXT file:''' Selecting this box will create an TXT errors file listing any rows that would create errors such as invalid data, or duplicate records. If no errors are found in the file, the import will still process and no error file will be generated. Checking the validate box only prevents the import process if errors are encountered.
+'''Validate to TXT file:''' Selecting this box will create a .TXT errors file listing any rows that would create errors such as invalid data, or duplicate records. If no errors are found in the file, the import will still process and no error file will be generated. Checking the validate box only prevents the import process if errors are encountered.
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 ==AP Check Import Reconciliation==
-Reconciling imported data should begin with spot-checking several records field-by-field for complete data import.  Pick records from the source file that have the most data columns filled in.  Verify that all source file data fields imported correctly and display as expected.
+Reconciling imported data should begin with spot-checking several records field-by-field for complete data import.  Pick records withthe most data columns filled in.  Verify that all source file data fields imported correctly and display as expected.
 Review the AP Invoice Payments tab and spot-check several records.
-Run the AP Check Register and verify that the imported checks show up wit the correct dates and amounts.
+Run the AP Check Register and verify that the imported checks show up with the correct dates and amounts.
 Review the imported checks in the Payments tab of the Organization Air Hammer and confirm that data displays as expected.

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	Refer to the [[Data Import General Information]] page for information and guidance on general import timeline, formatting import templates, as well as how to ensure you are using the most current template information for data imports.		Refer to the [[Data Import General Information]] page for information and guidance on general import timeline, formatting import templates, as well as how to ensure you are using the most current template information for data imports.
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−	*Template files are typically generated from their respective Import screen using an 'Export Template' button.
−	*Using the 'Export Template' button from an updated system will help ensure that you are using the most up-to-date import file, and will help avoid errors.
−	*Templates generally (but not in all cases) contain 3 rows of header information.
−	**The first row is generally labelled with f1 through f## and is used to give a consistent column id to each data column. Do not remove this row unless instructed.
−	**The second row is labelled with the column data/field name. The values in this row are used for the file mapping screen. Editing these values is generally not needed and may make the field mapping process difficult.
−	**The third row (if present) is labelled either with the same values from row 2, or with more detailed field descriptions. The third row is available to create a customer-friendly name for the associated data column.
−	***The third row should be removed from the source file prior to importing. It will cause errors since it will be treated as the first import record on the file.
−	Import files MUST always be saved as 'Microsoft Excel 5.0/95 Workbook (.xls)' format until further notice. The import screens will generate errors if the file type is not correct.
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−	*It is a good idea to perform a Mapping Table Import using a current source list before beginning on any imports. Without a current mapping table, the quality of imports can be compromised. The Mapping Table Import only needs to be run once on a newly set up Adjutant system. It does not need to be run before each import.
−	**Export a current list from the Mapping Table Import screen from an updated system (or contact your Implementation Consultant for an updated file).
−	**Perform a Mapping Table Import on the target system with the XLS file from the step above.

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−	Refer to the [~~http://www.abiscorp.com/faq/index.php?title=Data_Import_General_Information\|~~ Data Import General ~~Info~~] page for information and guidance on general import timeline, formatting import templates, as well as how to ensure you are using the most current template information for data imports.	+	Refer to the [[Data Import General Information]] page for information and guidance on general import timeline, formatting import templates, as well as how to ensure you are using the most current template information for data imports.

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−	Refer to the [http://www.abiscorp.com/faq/index.php?title=Data_Import_General_Information\|Data Import General Info] page for information and guidance on formatting import templates, as well as how to ensure you are using the most current template information for data imports.	+	Refer to the [http://www.abiscorp.com/faq/index.php?title=Data_Import_General_Information\| Data Import General Info] page for information and guidance on general import timeline, formatting import templates, as well as how to ensure you are using the most current template information for data imports.

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−	==General Import ~~Template File~~ Notes==	+
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		+	Refer to the [http://www.abiscorp.com/faq/index.php?title=Data_Import_General_Information\|Data Import General Info] page for information and guidance on formatting import templates, as well as how to ensure you are using the most current template information for data imports.
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	*Template files are typically generated from their respective Import screen using an 'Export Template' button.		*Template files are typically generated from their respective Import screen using an 'Export Template' button.

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 '''Invoice Balances''' - The AP Check Import does not update or affect the AP Invoice balance. AP Checks are imported as historical records, and it is possible to import check records that exceed the balance of the associated AP Invoice. Confirm that the AP Check totals align with the Ap Invoice balances prior to import.
-The AP Check Import is designed to work with the AP Invoice Import to import historical AP invoices and mark them as paid. If the AP Check Import finds a matching AP invoice,it will record the payment against the indicated invoice and mark it as paid. However, the AP Check Import will also allow you to enter invalid invoices and vendors, and the import will only create check log records, with invalid links to the AP invoice. The imported check log records are visible in the Check Info screen, and they will show up in the Bank Reconciliation application, but certain required details from the AP Invoice will not be available, and you may see issues when working with these records. AP checks imported without the associated AP invoice records will not be reportable on the AP Check Register. Best practices are to always import the associated AP invoice records using the AP Invoice Import along with the AP checks.
+The AP Check Import is designed to work with the AP Invoice Import to import historical AP invoices and mark them as paid. If the AP Check Import finds a matching AP invoice,it will record the payment against the indicated invoice and mark it as paid. However, the AP Check Import will also allow you to enter invalid invoices numbers, and the import will only create check log records, with invalid links to the AP invoice. The imported check log records are visible in the Check Info screen, and they will show up in the Bank Reconciliation application, but certain required details from the AP Invoice will not be available, and you may see issues when working with these records. AP checks imported without the associated AP invoice records will not be reportable on the AP Check Register. Best practices are to always import the associated AP invoice records using the AP Invoice Import along with the AP checks.
 AP Checks that were processed on the legacy system but have not cleared the bank as of the most current bank statement used for the beginning bank balance in Bank Reconciliation should be imported so they can be cleared separately in Bank Reconciliation. When the AP Check Import is used to reconcile the initial balances in Bank Reconciliation, without importing the corresponding AP invoice records, be aware that certain AP invoice details will not be available, and may prompt errors about missing information.

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 ==AP Check Import Header File Definitions==
-'''f1 - Invno''' - AP invoice number
+Required fields are indicated with an *
-'''f2 - Vendno''' - Vendor number in Adjutant
+'''*f1 - Invno''' - AP invoice number
 '''f3 - PPriority''' - Payment priority value. '2' is the most common entry.
-'''f4 - AprPay''' - Payment/Check amount
+'''*f4 - AprPay''' - Payment/Check amount
 '''f5 - DisAmt''' - Discount amount
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 '''f7 - UDRef''' - Check reference number
-'''f8 - Checkno''' - AP Check number
+'''*f8 - Checkno''' - AP Check number
-'''f9 - CheckDate''' - AP Check date (MM/DD/YYYY)
+'''*f9 - CheckDate''' - AP Check date (MM/DD/YYYY)
 '''f10 - VoidDate''' - AP Check voided date, also marks the check as a void (MM/DD/YYYY)
-'''f11 - ChkAcc''' - AP checking account associated with transaction
+'''*f11 - ChkAcc''' - AP checking account associated with transaction
 '''f12 - u1099''' - This field is not in use
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 '''f13 - Typ1099''' - This field is not in use
-'''f14 - CkType''' - Check type. Common entry is C for check, or M for manual
+'''*f14 - CkType''' - Check type. Common entry is C for check, or M for manual
 '''f15 - ClearDate''' - Sets the Bank Reconciliation clear date, and marks the check as cleared (MM/DD/YYYY)
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 Each AP Check should have at least two lines per invoice in this file - one line for the control account total amount, and additional distribution lines that total up to the original check amount.
-'''f1 - Invno''' - AP invoice number that links to the invoice number in the header file
+Required fields are indicated with an *
-'''f2 - Vendno''' - Vendor number in Adjutant
+'''*f2 - Vendno''' - Vendor number in Adjutant
 '''f3 - UDRef''' - Detail reference number
-'''f4 - GLAcnt''' - GL Account associated with each line of distribution detail
+'''*f4 - GLAcnt''' - GL Account associated with each line of distribution detail
-'''f5 - Amount''' - Distribution amount for the associated detail
+'''*f5 - Amount''' - Distribution amount for the associated detail
-'''f6 - CtrlAcct''' - Enter 'Y' to code the line as the payable control account distribution entry. Leaving the CtrlAcct field empty sets the associated line as a balancing distribution entry.  Each imported invoice should have a Ctrl Acct amount that matches the total of all distribution lines linked to the same check.
+'''*f6 - CtrlAcct''' - Enter 'Y' to code the line as the payable control account distribution entry. Leaving the CtrlAcct field empty sets the associated line as a balancing distribution entry.  Each imported invoice should have a Ctrl Acct amount that matches the total of all distribution lines linked to the same check.