Matchcodes

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Calendar Search Matchcode

On a Macintosh:

This type of Matchcode is used to select month, day, and year in a date field such as the Invoice Posting Date.


1. Click on the Matchcode ****on.





2. Click on the month and year on the top of the screen and select them from the dropdown list.


3. To select a day, double-click on the number.


Result: The entire date is copied into the entry field.

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On a PC:

1. Click on the Matchcode ****on. The calendar dialog box displays the date on top, and from left to right, the month/year, week number, and dates of the month.





2. To change the month and year:

• Scroll up and down in the navigation bar on the right (see the month and year change in the left side of the box)
  
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• Click on either the month, day, or year displayed on the top. Use the up and down arrows on the right to change them. See below:

3. Double-click on the number of the day in the middle corresponding to the month.


Result: The entire date is copied into the entry field.

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Hit List Matchcode

This type of Matchcode is displayedfor a list of values. An example is the Matchcode for the Material group field on the "Create: Purchase Requisition: Initial Screen."



1. Click on the Matchcode ****on in the Material group field.





2. Scroll down to see all values if necessary.


3. Double-click on a value such as 1060 to select it.


Result: The value will be copied into the Material group field.

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Creating a Personal Matchcode List

You can create your own list of Matchcodes for a specific field instead of searching through the entire list of Matchcode values every time you enter the field. To find out more, see Advanced Topics & Tips: Creating a Personal Matchcode List.