How to change GL account name

Description of Issue

Changing the description of an object code does not change the account name

Context
  • Account Inquiry

  • Account Master

Cause

The description of an object code is a separate update outside of the account name

Resolution

To change the account name:

Enterprise ERP > Financials > General Ledger Menu > Account Master

  1. Click Search

  2. Enter account information

  3. Click Accept

  4. Scroll down to Account Description section

  5. In the Full field, enter new account name

  6. Click Accept

Additional Information