How to: Correct Dimension Value Codes on Item Ledger Entries for Purchase

To correct an erroneous purchase entry, use the item reclass. journal in order to link the new entry to the original purchase entry, thus ensuring that the correct cost is found when inventory valuation is done.

To correct a dimension value code on an item ledger entry for purchase

1. In the Search box, enter Item Reclass. Journals, and then choose the related link.

2. In the Item Reclass. Journal window, on the first empty line, fill in the fields. For Help about a specific field, choose the field and press F1.

3. On the Navigate tab, in the Line group, choose Dimensions.

4. Fill in the fields as described in the following table.

   Field	Description
   Dimension Code	Select the code of the incorrect dimension or the dimension with the incorrect dimension value.
   Dimension Value Code	Select the code of the incorrect dimension value.
   New Dimension Value Code	If the correct dimension value still belongs to the same dimension code as the incorrect, select the code of the correct dimension value. If the correct dimensions value belongs to another dimension code leave the field blank. Enter a new line with the correct dimension and the correct new dimension value.

5. On the Home tab, choose Post to post the journal.

Note

If the new correct dimension value belongs to the same dimension as the incorrect dimension value, then only enter one line in the Item Journal Line window. If it belongs to another dimension, enter two lines.

See Also

Tasks

How to: Correct Dimension Value Codes on Item Ledger Entries for Sales
How to: Enter Dimension Values on Entries

Reference

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