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Cost center

Field descriptions for the Cost Center [cmn_cost_center] table used to create and manage cost center records that link financial systems to IT services.

For more information on cost centers and how it is referenced within financial systems, see Cost Management.

cmn_cost center table

FieldData typeDescription
NameStringA unique name for the cost center.
Account NumberStringAn account number associated with the cost center, if one exists.
CodeStringA code associated with the cost center, if one exists.
LocationReferenceA reference to the location of the cost center.
Valid fromDate/TimeThe date that the cost center is valid from. The format is YYYY-MM-DD HH: MM: SS.
Valid toDate/TimeThe date that the cost center is valid to. The format is YYYY-MM-DD HH: MM: SS.
ManagerStringA reference to the user who manages the cost center.
ParentStringA reference to the parent cost center in the hierarchical structure of cost centers.

Parent Topic:Data required for invoice processing