Ledger account alias (form) [AX 2012]
Updated: February 23, 2011
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 > Chart of accounts > Ledger account alias.
Use this form to create or update ledger account aliases. You can use ledger account aliases to provide a shortcut to a complete or partial account number.
The following table provides descriptions for the controls in this form.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Ledger account alias | Enter a unique name for the ledger account alias. |
| Type | Select the type of ledger account alias.
|
| User group / user | The user group or user that the selected ledger account alias is available for. |
| Group | Select the user group that the ledger account alias will be available for. This field is available only when you select User group in the Type field. |
| User ID | Select the user that the selected ledger account alias will be available for. This field is available only when you select User in the Type field. |
| Account structure | Select the account structure for the ledger account alias. |
| Legal entities | Select the legal entity to use financial dimensions from. |
| Ledger account alias definition | Select the values that will be displayed when the ledger account alias is entered in a ledger account field. |
| Initial focus | Select the financial dimension that will be selected when you enter this ledger account alias for a ledger account. |
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