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How to auto-default a unique Subaccount based on the selected Account (AP301000 & GL301000)?

  • August 7, 2026
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Hi All,

Is there a standard way to automatically populate a specific Subaccount when a user selects an Account on detail lines?

 

When entering a new line in Bills and Adjustments (AP301000)or Journal Transactions (GL301000):

  • Select Account = 632 ➔ Subaccount automatically fills as SUB-632.

  • Select Account = 641 ➔ Subaccount automatically fills as SUB-641.

 

The Use Default Subaccount checkbox on the Chart of Accounts only pulls the single system-wide default from GL102000, which doesn't allow mapping unique Subaccounts per Account.

 

Is this possible via standard configuration (without custom code)?

Thanks!

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nhatnghetinh
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  • Captain II
  • August 7, 2026

Hi ​@nomii 

Try the following standard configuration methods without custom code:

1. Method 1: Configure default Subaccount according to Vendor:
+ Go to Accounts Payable Preferences > Combine Expense Sub screen. From: Press F3, select "Vendor Location" > Press SAVE

 

+ Go to the Vendor screen > GL ACCOUNTS Tab:

- Expense Account: Select the default account > Press SAVE

- Expense Sub.: Select the default subaccount > Press SAVE

 

+ Testing:

 

2. Method 2: Configure default subaccount according to Non-Stock Item
+ Go to the Accounts Payable Preferences screen > Combine Expense Sub. From: Press F3, select "Non-Stock Item" > Press SAVE

 

 

+ Create Non-Stock Item > GL ACCOUNTS Tab:

- Expense Account: Select the default account > Press SAVE

- Expense Sub.: Select the default subaccount > Press SAVE

 

+ Testing:

 

Best Regards,

NNT