Create a New Number Sequence in Microsoft Dynamics 365: Core Finance and Operations

Creating a New Number Sequence (seq) in Microsoft Dynamics 365

Question

SIMULATION - You are a functional consultant for Contoso Entertainment System USA (USMF)

You need to create a new number sequence named seq that meets the following requirements: -> Begins with the number 1 -> Uses continuous numbers -> Uses a format of seq###### To complete this task, sign in to the Dynamics 365 portal.

Explanations

See explanation below.

1

Go to Navigation pane > Modules > Organization administration > Number sequences > Number sequences.

2

Select Number sequence.

3

In the Number sequence code field, type seq.

4

In the Name field, type a value.

5

In the Segments section, click Add.

6

Select Constant and enter a value of seq 7

Click Add again.

8

Select Alphanumeric and enter a value of ###### 9

In the General section, ensure that Continuous is set to Yes.

10.Under Number Allocation, enter 1 in the Smallest field.

11.Click Save to save the number sequence.

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Sure, I can provide you with a detailed explanation of how to create a new number sequence named "seq" with the given requirements in Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Here are the steps to follow:

Step 1: Open the Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations application and sign in with your credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to the "Number sequences" form. You can find it by going to "Organization administration" > "Number sequences" > "Number sequences."

Step 3: In the "Number sequences" form, click on the "New" button on the top left corner of the screen to create a new number sequence.

Step 4: In the "New number sequence" form that appears, enter the following details:

  • Name: Enter "seq" as the name of the new number sequence.
  • Description: Enter a brief description of the sequence if required.
  • Reference: Leave this field blank.
  • Continuous: Check the box next to "Continuous" to ensure that the sequence uses continuous numbers.
  • Prefix: Enter "1" in the Prefix field to ensure that the sequence begins with the number 1.
  • Suffix: Enter six "#" signs in the Suffix field to ensure that the sequence uses the format "seq######."

Step 5: Once you have entered all the required details, click on the "Save" button to save the new number sequence.

Step 6: After saving the sequence, it needs to be activated before it can be used. To activate the sequence, select the new sequence in the list of sequences, and click on the "Activate" button on the top menu.

That's it! You have successfully created a new number sequence named "seq" that meets the given requirements. The sequence will now be available for use in various modules and functions within Dynamics 365.