Add a sequence

This article covers: Add Sequence.

Before you start

Access. You need access to HCM Settings > Numbering & Sequences. If you do not see it in the menu, ask your administrator for the role that covers this area.

Steps

Open HCM Settings > Numbering & Sequences.
Select Add Sequence.
In the window Numbering Sequence fill in the fields below.

Field	What it means and what to enter
Sequence Name	The name people see for the record.
Sequence Code	A short, unique code that identifies the record.
Entity	Type the entity.
Prefix	Text put in front of every number, for example EMP-. For example: Prefix (e.g. LEV-).
Date Token	Choose one: None, YYYY, YY, YYYYMM, Financial Year.
Digits	Type the digits.
Current Value	Type the current value.
Status	Whether the record is in use. Choose one: Active, Inactive.

Select Save Changes.

The window closes and the table shows the result.

If something does not work

The button "Add Sequence" is missing. You do not have the permission, or the page is not in your menu. See Access above.
A list in the window is empty. The records it picks from do not exist yet.
The window will not close or shows a message. Read the message: it names the field that is missing or not allowed.