FOAPAL: L = Location
- A location code consists of six numeric characters.
- It is an element of the FOAPAL used specifically by each Department/Unit to further describe the physical location of a transaction for their own reporting needs.
- When processing transactions, the default Location code is "000000" – unassigned location.
- The location code represents campus, buildings and rooms within McGill properties only.
| Location |
Element |
Definition | Examples | Coding Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | LOCATION | Identifies physical location of financial activity and fixed assets. (6 characters, 3 levels of hierarchy) | James Admin Building, Dawson Hall |
When to use a Location Code
Using specific location codes is at the discretion of each Department/Unit. If a Department/Unit has no additional reporting needs, then the default location code "000000" may be used for all transactions.
It is recommended to use location codes when transactions associated to a specific location need to be tracked or grouped together.
Location codes are not assigned for use to a specific Department/Unit. Once created, the location code is available to all users processing financial transactions.
Request for New Location Code
- Fill out and submit the Request a new Location/MMP Shipping Address code form found on the Financial Services website (sign-in is required).
- FIS Security will assess and process the request. Any queries regarding the adjustment of LOCATION codes should be justified in writing to fissecurity.acct [at] mcgill.ca
- Once processed, you will receive a confirmation email