Customer Group
Customer Group stores customer data used by sales, receivables, credit limits, rewards, discounts, and customer reports.
Used By
Administrator or module owner
Data Type
master data
Search Keys
Code, Description
When to Use This Form
- When users need to create, review, or update Customer Group.
- When this data needs to be available as a choice in transactions, reports, filters, or settings.
- When existing data needs correction because policies, accounts, prices, contacts, or operating rules have changed.
Before You Start
- Make sure the user has access to this menu and the related reference data has already been prepared.
- Check required fields first, especially codes, names, dates, accounts, customers, suppliers, products, divisions, or departments.
- If the form uses active status, confirm the status before saving so the data appears in the correct selections.
Workflow
- Open Sales & POS / Customers & Sales Team / Customer Group.
- Create a new record, or select an existing record when the data needs to be corrected.
- Fill in the required fields and complete supporting information that helps search, reporting, or transaction processing.
- Review the code, name, status, accounts, grouping, and other references before saving.
- Click Save. If the application shows a validation message, follow the message until the data is saved successfully.
Key Fields
| Field | User Explanation | Status |
|---|---|---|
Code
id |
Unique code used to identify Customer Group. Use a consistent pattern so users can search and sort the data easily. | Required |
Description
description |
Additional explanation for users who need context when reviewing this record. | Required |
Accounts Receivable
receivableacc |
Account used for journals and financial reporting. Check the account before saving. | Required |
Reward Expense
rewardacc |
Reward Expense stores information needed by Customer Group. Fill it in according to the company data standard. | Required |
Sales Discount
salesdiscacc |
Discount value or rule used when the transaction is calculated. | Required |
Gain/Loss on Receivable Write-off
gainlossreceivableacc |
Gain/Loss on Receivable Write-off stores information needed by Customer Group. Fill it in according to the company data standard. | Required |
Details and Relationships
- Most master-data forms are used as references by other forms. Changes may affect future transactions and reports.
- Audit fields are filled in automatically by the application and help support teams trace changes.
After Saving
- Active data can appear as a choice in transactions, reports, filters, or settings that use this reference.
- Changes are normally used for new activity. Historical documents remain available for review.
- If required data is incomplete or inconsistent, the application rejects the save and shows a validation message.
Common Issues
- Data cannot be saved: complete required fields and read the validation message shown by the application.
- Data does not appear in selection or search: check active status, access rights, filters, and the search keyword.
- Duplicate code or name: use the existing record when it should be corrected, or use a different code for a new record.
- Report values do not match: recheck reference data, accounts, dates, transaction status, and related filters.
Available Fields
The list below summarizes the fields available in this form. Field labels follow the English UI language file used by the application.
| Field | User Explanation | Status |
|---|---|---|
Code
id |
Unique code used to identify Customer Group. Use a consistent pattern so users can search and sort the data easily. | Required |
Description
description |
Additional explanation for users who need context when reviewing this record. | Required |
Accounts Receivable
receivableacc |
Account used for journals and financial reporting. Check the account before saving. | Required |
Reward Expense
rewardacc |
Reward Expense stores information needed by Customer Group. Fill it in according to the company data standard. | Required |
Sales Discount
salesdiscacc |
Discount value or rule used when the transaction is calculated. | Required |
Gain/Loss on Receivable Write-off
gainlossreceivableacc |
Gain/Loss on Receivable Write-off stores information needed by Customer Group. Fill it in according to the company data standard. | Required |
Product Gift
salesproductrewardrules |
Product or item reference used in stock, sales, purchasing, or production processes. | Optional |
Payment Discount
paymentdiscrules |
Discount value or rule used when the transaction is calculated. | Optional |
Last Updated
updatetimestamp |
Audit timestamp filled in automatically by the application. | Optional |
Customer
customer |
Customer reference used for sales, receivables, rewards, or customer reports. | Optional |
Sales Discount
salesdiscrules |
Discount value or rule used when the transaction is calculated. | Optional |
Points
salespointrewardrules |
Points stores information needed by Customer Group. Fill it in according to the company data standard. | Optional |
Created By
usercreate |
Audit information filled in automatically when the record is created. | Optional |
Updated By
useredit |
Audit information filled in automatically when the record is updated. | Optional |
Menu Location
- Sales & POS / Customers & Sales Team / Customer Group
/form/customergroup
Quick Create from Search Fields
If the + icon appears next to a search field, users can complete receivable and promotion-related accounts directly from this form without leaving the customer group setup.
Account
Available on fields such as Accounts Receivable, Reward Expense, Sales Discount, Payment Discount, and Gain/Loss on Receivable Write-off. If the needed account is not in the COA yet, click + and continue the same customer group configuration.