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How do I set up a split distribution as an entry default for a vendor? (2025.11)

Setting up a split distribution as an entry default for a vendor may be useful when the vendor's invoices are routinely charged to multiple accounts, departments, or funds in consistent proportions. 

 

Example

Suppose your cleaning service vendor always bills $1,000/month, and the cost is split:

  • 50% to Facilities (Account 5100)

  • 50% to Admin Services (Account 5200)

 

 

Setting this as a split distribution default means AP staff won't need to remember to look up the allocation every time. The allocation will be automatically applied. 

 

You can 

  • set up more than one distribution set for each vendor. 

  • select the default distribution set when more than one distribution set exists. 

  • allocate a distribution amount/percent to a GL account. 

  • track split distributions to a GL activity. 

 

Split distributions for vendor entry defaults is included in the 2025.11 release. 

 

Setting up a split distribution as an entry default

1. Open Connect Accounts Payable > Vendors > Setup New Vendors or Modify Existing Vendors.

2. Click to select the Entry Defaults tab. 

3. Enter an item description. 

4. Click Settings  (next to the Item Description box). 

 

Modify Existing Vendors - Split Distribution Settings

 

 

5. Click Add a Split Distribution Set . 

Distribution set name

Enter the name of the split distribution. 

 

6. Click Add a New Distribution . 

Description

Enter a name for the new distribution. 

 

Type

  • Amount. Select Amount to set a specific amount. The allocated amount is set in the distribution.

  • Percent.Allocate a percent of the amount to this distribution.  

 

Amount/Percent

  • Amount. If the Type is Amount, enter the amount to allocate to the distribution. 

  • Percent. If the Type is Percent, enter the percent (Amount x Percent = Allocation Amount) to allocate to the distribution. 

 

 

GL account

Enter the GL account number to record the invoice or expense. 

 

GL activity

If the organization is using GL activity numbers to track invoices and expenses from different applications, enter a GL activity number. (The GL activity must be set up in Connect General Ledger before you can enter it here.)

 

7. Repeat step 6 to add another distribution. 

Split Distribution Sets

 

8. Click OK to save. 

 

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