Resolution

Parameter codes are defined within each program, and there is no single, comprehensive key that explains the meaning of all possible parameters across all EERP programs. While some consistency may exist within applications of the same module, parameter codes were historically chosen by developers without conformance guidelines. Many of these codes have been in place for decades.

The same parameter may have different meanings depending on the application. For example, I might indicate Import in one case and Inquiry in another. The program name (caption) is the most reliable way to confirm the meaning.

To navigate programs effectively, use the Caption (program name) and Program ID code as primary identifiers.

When a program parameter exists, it typically indicates that an existing program was modified for use within a specific module.
As a result, some program codes are reused across different modules.
The Caption column provides additional clarification on a program’s function.
Some parameters reference old program names, meaning their historical context may be relevant.

Using spdepcod as an example, this is a system program for defining Department Codes and will be found in a number of module menus:

Program Code and Parameter	Description
spdepcod (no parameter)	System Department Codes
spdepcod I	System Department Codes (Inquiry only menu)
spdepcod P	Department/Board Codes (Property Revenues menu)
spdepcod R	Purchasing Deparments (Requisitions)
spdepcod W	Dept Indirect Labor Rates
spdepcod F	Capital Asset Department Codes - The F was defined when the program was Fixed Assets

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