After identification of what functional areas will be used and to what extent, configuration begins with the tables that control system-wide. It is not always a straight flow from one table to the next, as oftentimes setup requires traversing back to previous tables. Additionally, setup in the Accounting and Transaction areas will also require going back and completing certain system-wide settings.
As the system-wide tables are being established, the decision to use more decentralized controls should also be made. Although not a requirement, if the decision is made up front, then controls will be more aligned and it will eliminate returning to the system-wide tables later to make adjustments.
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