Create reason codes

  1. Go to the Reason codes (CS211000) window.

  2. Click icon-add.

  3. In the Reason code field, click icon-select to see the next free number for you to enter in this field.

  4. Enter the number in the Reason code field.

  5. Enter a Description for your reason code.

  6. In the Usage field select one of the following usages:

    1. Sales
    2. Issue
    3. Receipt
    4. Adjustment
    5. Transfer
    Note

    To create reason codes for write-offs, see: Create reason codes for write-offs.

  7. In the Account field, click icon-select to select the account that the reason code will affect.

  8. In the Subaccount field, enter the subaccount that the reason code will affect.

  9. Click icon-save.

Note

Reason codes are also used for stocktaking reviews. The default code for a stocktaking review is 4.

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Last modified February 19, 2026