Title

Description

Trip Type Code

Required. A unique code (up to three characters) identifying this type of trip.

Trip Type Name

Required. A more descriptive name (up to 40 characters) for this type of trip.

Generate Encumbrance

Indicates whether (checked) or not (unchecked) encumbrance transactions should be created for this trip type.

     When this box is checked, Encumbrance Balance Type and Encumbrance Object Code are required.

Encumbrance Balance Type

The encumbrance balance type for this type of trip. Enter the balance type or use the lookup  to find it.

    Balance Type IE or EX will work without additional work Using other balance types may require additional coding to ensure the travel encumbrances are included in the General Ledger Balance Inquiries.

Encumbrance Object Code

The encumbrance object code to be used for this type of trip when encumbrance entries are created.

Emergency Contact Required

Indicates whether contact information must be specified for this type of trip.

Blanket Travel

Indicates whether (checked) or not (unchecked) this type of travel can create blanket Travel Authorizations.

     When this box is checked, the blanket trip box will display on the Travel Authorization.

Auto Travel Reimbursement Limit

Optional. Specifies the limit for automatic travel reimbursement for this type of trip.

    The intent of this field was to not require approvals past Organization Review; however, it skips Division Review, but requires all other approvals.

Display Per Diem Table

Indicates whether (checked) or not (unchecked) the Per Diem table can be created for this type of trip.  

Travel Authorization Required

Indicates whether (checked) or not (unchecked) a Travel Authorization document is required for this type of trip.

Per Diem Calculation Method

Required. Indicates whether the percentage method or quarter-day method applies to the per diem for the first and last day of the trip.

Active

Indicates whether this Trip Type record is active (checked) or not (unchecked).