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Sage 100 ERP (MAS 90): How to Modify Control Account Comment Field

Written by Mike Renner | Thu, Sep 12, 2013

Question: We own Sage 100 ERP (formerly Sage MAS90).  In Sage 100 ERP expense accounts are put into invoices and checks, but the control account comments seem to be "hard coded" with a description of the type of transaction.  Is there a place or setting somewhere that will let me determine what information goes into the control account comment field?

Answer:  Comments can be set individually for Invoices, Manual Checks and Checks. This is handled via the Setup Functions in Accounts Payable.

Steps include: Go to Accounts Payable>Setup>Accounts Payable Options

Tab 2 Additional, Format for Posting Comments to General Ledger:

From here you click on the dropdowns and set the comments:

 

Written by Mike Renner, Partner WAC Consulting, Owner at Computer Accounting Services

Mike is an expert on Sage 100 ERP with over 25 years in the accounting software industry. Mike is also a Sage Certified Trainer and a recognized leader in the design, implementation and support of ERP systems, including Sage.

Computer Accounting Services Specialties Include:

Sage 100 ERP (formerly Sage MAS90/MAS200), Sage 100 Fund Accounting (formerly MIP Non Profit Software), Sage Grant Management, Sage Online Fundraising, QuickBooks Enterprise and Point of Sale VAR.