Issue/Symptom/Question

What name/description field is used when displaying a Vendor name on an Accounts Payable (AP) check?

Applies To

PENTA for Windows (Pfw)

Accounts Payable<Vendors<Vendor Information 

Resolution/Fix/Answer

The vendor Name: field is used to print on AP checks. The field itself is limited to 30 characters so abbreviating longer vendor names is recommended to avoid a vendor name being "cut-off" on a check. Additionally, the Prefix: field can provide additional length on AP Checks (see example below); however the Prefix: field is not sort-able, so keep important vendor information in the Name: field.