Change Next Object Number

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It is possible to change the next (or starting) number of a purchase, job, quote, return to vendor, return from customer, invoice, quote or contract.

 

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Note: For EKM users, there will be an object number for the EKMRequestThresholdOverride. This is required for EKM integration. This number should never be altered.

 

EKMServer

1.On the Jim2 Server, go to the Start menu, select Happen Business and select Jim2 Server Console.

2.Go to the Next Object # tab.

3.Choose the database the numbers need to be changed on.

4.The last number used for the object to be changed will be shown here.

5.Enter the new number in the Make the next {object} number be:

change next object number

 

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It is recommended that the length of the numbers be 6 or 7 digits long, and each object begins with its own number, to ensure that there are no overlaps between object numbers.

 

For larger sites it is recommended that the length of the numbers are 6 or 7 digits long, and each object begins with its own number, to ensure that there are no overlaps between object numbers.

 

Smaller sites may prefer commencing with 6 digits.

 

For example:

 

Job

3,000,000

Invoice

4,000,000

Purchase

1,000,000

Quote

2,000,000

CustReturn

5,000,000

VendReturn

6,000,000

Project

7,000,000

 

Further information

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