K2 Client

Cost Centre Reference Data

The Cost Centre reference data window can be accessed by navigating to Functions > Core > Reference Data > Cost Centre.

Refer to Managing Reference Data for further information on using reference data screens.

The following reference data is available:

Cost Centre

Use this reference data to define cost centres.

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The fields in Cost Centre reference data are described in the following table.

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Cost Code

The cost code. This must be unique. This field is mandatory.

Description

A description of the cost centre. This field is mandatory.

Type

The type of cost centre. This field is mandatory. Select from the following:

  • Planned

  • Reactive

  • Capital

  • Revenue

Category

The cost centre category.

These are defined in the Cost Centre Category reference data.

Classification

The cost centre classification.

These are defined in the Cost Centre Classification reference data.

Budget Type

Whether the budget type is annual or a lump sum. This field is mandatory.

Status

Whether the cost centre is open or archived. If this is set to 'Archived', it cannot be selected in K2. This field is mandatory.

Cost Centre Category

Use this reference data to define cost centre categories (for example: IT, cleaning, taxi bookings and so on).

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Cost Centre Classification

Use this reference data to define cost centre classifications. A classification is the same as a category but independent. It is used for reporting purposes (for example: a classification of hardware can be used within the category of IT for reporting purposes).

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Cost Centre Part Two

Use this reference data to define a second part of a cost centre for when a cost centre is required to be split.

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