Why do we assign a Control GL, Account Code, and Description to a Vendor in the financial section? Payable Control Setup – User Manual

Why do we assign a Control GL, Account Code, and Description to a Vendor in the financial section? Payable Control Setup – User Manual

πŸ“˜ Payable Control Setup – User Manual

Version: V.1.0.32
Prepared by: Ramya R
Date: 07 July 2025


πŸ“‘ Table of Contents
πŸ”Ή 1. Introduction
πŸ–₯️ 2. System Requirements
πŸ” 3. Logging In
βš™οΈ 4. Main Features and Functions
  ‒ 4.1 Creating Payable Control Setup
πŸ› οΈ 5. Troubleshooting
❓ 6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
πŸ’¬ 7. Support


πŸ”Ή 1. Introduction
The Payable Control Setup module allows users to define and manage control accounts for vendor payables. These accounts ensure that all vendor transactions are appropriately mapped to the General Ledger (GL) and aligned with accounting and audit requirements.

This setup links vendor payables to specific control accounts to maintain transparent and accurate financial records.


πŸ–₯️ 2. System Requirements
Browser Compatibility:
  ‒ Google Chrome v90 or later
  ‒ Mozilla Firefox v85 or later

User Roles:
  ‒ Admin
  ‒ Finance
  ‒ Accounts


πŸ” 3. Logging In
To access the Payable Control Setup module:

  1. Open your browser and go to the application login page.

  2. Enter your username and password.

  3. From the main dashboard, navigate to Payable Control Setup.



βš™οΈ 4. Main Features and Functions

πŸ†• 4.1 Creating Payable Control Setup
To create a new payable control account:

  • Click β€œCreate New”.

  • Fill in the required fields:
      ‒ Account Code – A unique identifier for the payable control account.
      ‒ Account Description – Provide a meaningful description for easy reference.
      ‒ Control GL  β€“ Select the correct General Ledger code from the dropdown.
      ‒ Status – Choose Active to enable the control account.

  • Click β€œSave” to confirm and create the control account.


πŸ“Œ Note:
Each Account Code must be unique and must correspond to a valid GL account.


πŸ› οΈ 5. Troubleshooting Common Issues

IssueSolution
Duplicate Account Code                            Use a unique code not already in use for other payable control accounts.
GL Code Not Appearing                            Ensure the GL Code is pre-configured and active in the financial system.
Unable to Save Record                           Check that all mandatory fields are completed and Status is set to Active.

❓ 6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I change the GL code after creating a control account?
A: Yes. You can use the Edit function to update the GL code at any time.

Q: Can I deactivate a payable control account later?
A: Yes. Simply change the Status to Inactive and click Save.


πŸ’¬ 7. Support
For help regarding the Payable Control Setup module, please reach out to:
πŸ“§ helpdesk@aggrandizeventure.zohodesk.in