Set Statistics Period Descriptions

Select Statistics Period Descriptions in System Options Maintenance (XM) to set statistics period descriptions for your system.

  1. Set these options:

Field Name

Type / Max Length

Action / Description

Period Desc 1 - 13

Required
9 alphanumeric

Enter a description for each period; for example, January to December.

Note
The 13th period is optional. If you want the 13th period for adjustments, see Set General Ledger Options.

Abbreviation 1 - 13

Optional
3 alphanumeric

Enter an abbreviation for each period description. For example, enter Jan for January or 01 for the first period of your fiscal year.

  1. Choose the appropriate options:

To

Do This

Change an option

Click on the field and make required changes.

Exit without saving these options

Click Cancel.

Print these period descriptions

Click Print. See Print an Inquiry.

Accept these options and exit

Click OK.

  1. Choose the appropriate options when you click OK or Cancel:

To

Do This

Display a category of options

Highlight the line and click Select or double-click the line.

Exit the program

Click Exit.