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# Create ledger assignment rules

# Create ledger assignment rules {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Automate ledger account assignment for a purchase line by relating ledger accounts to
a product category, product model, supplier product, and cost center.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_shop.procurement_administrator

## Procedure

1. Open the record of a product category, product model, or supplier product to which you want to add the ledger assignment rules.
2. From the Ledger Assignment Rules related list, select New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   {#create-ledger-assignment-rules__table_ud1_prb_zkb__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Applies to specific cost center | Controls if general ledger accounts are used for one or more specific cost centers. |
   | Cost center | Add cost centers. This field is visible only if the Applies to specific cost center check box is selected. |
   | Capex account | Ledger account to post the capital expenses of this product after the purchase completion. |
   | Expense account | Ledger account to post the operational expenses of this product after the purchase completion. |
   | Pre-paid account | Ledger account to post the purchase expenses of this product after the purchase completion. |
   [Table 1. Ledger Assignment Rules form]

   {#create-ledger-assignment-rules__table_ud1_prb_zkb}
4. Select Submit.