Use the Alert tab to alert other staff to issues that need to be considered for the creditor. For example, you might enter an alert message to let other staff know that a creditor gives a discount for a quick payment.
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To open the Alert tab: - Select Module > Creditors > Creditor Maintenance.
The Set Creditor Search Criteria window is displayed.
Tip: You can also access the Set Creditor Search Criteria window by clicking  . - Search for the creditor. See Searching for creditors (on page ).
The General tab of the Creditor Maintenance window is displayed. - Click the Alert tab.
The Alert tab of the Creditor Maintenance tab window is displayed.
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Creditor Maintenance - Alert tab key fields
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Alert Message | Message to alert staff of any issues that need to be considered for this creditor. |
Show Message when entering invoice | Select to display: - the words 'Alert Message' on the Creditor Maintenance window
- an alert message when an invoice is entered for the creditor. See the example alert message below.
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Ordering Comments | Message to alert staff to any issues that need to be considered when creating or examining Purchase Orders.
If the Show Message when entering invoices flag is selected, then the comments entered here are displayed when a Purchase Order for that creditor is opened.
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