Comprehensive Guide on Nominal Code Structure in Navigator

Modified on Fri, 30 Aug at 4:04 PM

A nominal code in Navigator is a multi-part structure that categorizes financial transactions with great precision. Here’s a detailed breakdown of its structure:

1. Company Code (Position 0):

Example: 01
Purpose: Identifies the company the nominal code is associated with. This part is often hidden in reports.

2. Branch Number (Position 1):

Example: 1
Purpose: Indicates the branch linked to the transaction. The default branch 0 is used for company-wide entries not tied to a specific branch.

3. Department Code (Position 2):

Example: 30
Purpose: Specifies the department involved. Common codes include:
- 0: Control
- 10: Parts
- 20: Workshop
- 30: New Vehicle Sales
- 80: Head Office

4. Type (Position 3):

Example: 10
Purpose: Defines the type of financial transaction, such as:
- 10: Sale
- 30: Cost of Sale
- 40: Direct Expense
- 60: Asset

5. Nominal Analysis Code (Position 4):

Example: 30
Purpose: Indicates the core detail of the posting, such as:
- 10: Parts
- 20: Labour
- 30: Vehicle

6. Sales Category (Position 5):

Example: Varies by department:
- Sales Dept.: Chosen when raising a sales order.
- Parts/Service Dept.: Defaults to 1 (Retail) but can be customized per customer.

7. Parts Franchise (Position 6):

Example: 1
Purpose: Represents the franchise related to a part (e.g., Ford, Oils). If not selected in setup, this defaults to zero.

8. Job Type (Position 7):

Example: 1
Purpose: Categorizes the job type from the Workshop system, such as:
- 1: Retail
- 2: Warranty
- 3: Internal

9. Vehicle Make (Position 8):

Example: 1
Purpose: Used primarily for vehicle-related transactions to identify the vehicle’s make.

10. Model (Position 9):

Example: 0
Purpose: Specifically for new vehicle sales; this is zero for other entries.

Summary

The nominal code in Navigator is meticulously structured to ensure each financial transaction is accurately categorized, enabling precise reporting and analysis. Understanding each part of the code is essential for proper financial management within the Navigator system.