Financials Parameters

Overview

The Financials Parameter document is used to configure the system and define business rules. A specific value of a parameter can vary based on what the parameter is used to define.

• Some parameters create business rules. These rules create restrictions and enforce valid values and combinations on various document types or batch processes.
• Other parameters define institution-specific values not defined elsewhere in Kuali Financials. The value may, for example, be text that Kuali Financials is to display in a given location or it may be a simple yes or no value to turn an option on or off.

Refer to Kuali Financials Parameters for a list of parameters by module. 

Financials Parameter

• Namespace Code: Identifies the module associated with this parameter. If the parameter isn't specific to a module, select KFS-SYS.
• Component: Identifies the specific functionality that will use this parameter. Adding or modifying components requires coding. 
• Parameter Name: The name of the parameter. Refer to Parameter Rules & Guidelines for guidance on naming conventions. 

• Parameter Value: The value for the parameter. The nature of a parameter determines what form the parameter value should take. In some cases it is text for a user to view or it could be a value such as an account number or an object code. In cases where multiple values are allowed they should be separated by a semi-colon. 

• Parameter Description: Describe the purpose and usage of the parameter. The description is used for a documentation purpose.

• Parameter Type Code: Defines the type of parameter, available values include: 

  • Config: Used to establish institution values not specific to validation.

  • Document Validation: Used to establish business rules for documents.

  • Help: Used to establish custom help URLs.