The Location is about Where
Required = No
The Location segment of the FOAPAL represents the place the transactions are happening. This is also an optional segment, meaning that the system will not require it to be populated on transactions. In some circumstances, it may be helpful to know which campus or off-campus facility is related to the transaction. This can enable reporting of the expenses related to a specific campus or building and can also help understand the growth of different areas of the University.
Location Codes have been established in Banner for our main campus and off-campus locations. They are listed as defaults on organizations or funds in a specific location. If an organization or fund does not have a primary or specific location, FFX will be listed as the main campus.
- Location Codes will NOT be used on Sponsored Funds, and while they may default in from the Organization on some transactions, they will not be used for reporting location for Sponsored Project purposes, which is tracked in a separate field on the Grant record.
- As the location is optional, it is recommended that any reporting or querying (on Banner forms, for example) ignore or remove the default location when searching for transactions, or there is a risk of excluding some transactions.