Configure an overdue charge code /visma-net-erp/help/customer-ledger/manage-credit-policy/overdue-charges/configure-an-overdue-charge-code section In this window, you configure an overdue charge code that defines the calculation method, the criteria of collecting charges, and the type of charge collection (fixed amount or percentage). 2026-02-19T17:09:06+01:00 # Configure an overdue charge code In this window, you configure an overdue charge code that defines the calculation method, the criteria of collecting charges, and the type of charge collection (fixed amount or percentage). 1. Go to the [Overdue charges (AR204500)](/visma-net-erp/help/customer-ledger/customer-ledger-windows/overdue-charges-ar204500/) window. 1. Click ![icon-add](/media/visma-net-erp/icon-add.png) add a new code. 1. In the **Overdue charge ID** field, type an ID for your code. Have a look at the existing codes before you decide on a number or text, so that you don't use the same as an existing ID. You can use both numbers and letters. 1. Optional: Enter a **Description** and select a **Calculation method**. For more information about each calculation method, see [About overdue charges](/visma-net-erp/help/customer-ledger/manage-credit-policy/overdue-charges/about-overdue-charges/). 1. In the **Terms** field, select the terms for the payment. 1. Optional: select the **Base currency** check box if you want the system to calculate the overdue charge by using the base currency. 1. In the **Overdue charge account** field, select an overdue charge account. 1. In the **Overdue charge subaccount** field, press **F3** to choose a subaccount. If you do not use subaccounts, press and hold 0 until all sections in the field are filled. 1. Optional: In the **VAT code** field, select the VAT category. 1. Optional: If your company charges an overdue fee, in the **Overdue fee settings** section, enter the following details: + In the **Fee amount** field, type the amount of the overdue fee. + In the **Fee account** field, specify the account to which the overdue fee should be recorded. + In the **Fee subaccount** field, specify the subaccount to which the overdue fee should be recorded. + In the **Fee description** field, type the description of the overdue fee. 1. In the **Charging settings** section, do the following: + In the **Total threshold** field, specify the amount of the overdue charges that should initiate the generation of a document of the **Overdue charge** type. + In the **Charging method** field, select the method that the system should use to charge overdue documents. The following options are available: + **Fixed amount**: If you select this option, you need to specify the fixed amount in the **Amount** field, which appears when you select the **Fixed amount** charging method. + **Percent with threshold**: If you select this option, you need to specify the percentage in the Rates table and the threshold amount in the **Threshold** field. Both of these elements appear once you select the **Percent with threshold** charging method. + **Percent with min. amount**: If you select this option, you need to specify the percentage in the **Rates** table and the minimum charge amount in the **Min. amount** field. Both of these elements appear once you select the **Percent with min. amount** charging method. For details, see: [About overdue charge code definition](/visma-net-erp/help/customer-ledger/manage-credit-policy/overdue-charges/about-overdue-charge-code-definition/). What is next? [Make overdue and dunning settings in the Customer ledger preferences window](/visma-net-erp/help/customer-ledger/customer-ledger-preferences/make-overdue-and-dunning-settings-in-the-customer-ledger-preferences/)

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