We occasionally use department codes on purchase orders for supplies.  However, when these orders are received, about half the time the debits go to the GL clearing account and not to the expense account (with department) that they should.  Unfortunately, I can't figure out a pattern when it happens.
 
Thanks,
Sean
Leybold Optics

We do have multiple locations, but they do have item class GL's.  Not really a big deal for us because we don't do a whole lot, but I do find that I have to use GL-P or maintain database to change account numbers several times a week.  Thanks anyway, Cyndee.
 
Sean

Nope, item class GL's are correct.  Thanks anyway!  The product class is fine on the inventory item and points to account 85100 (with no department), which is a valid GL account whether it has a department or not.
 
As a side note, I have found that when a PO has a department specified and the PO invoice is being entered in AP-C, then the system also tries to assign the department to the account for the freight and sales tax amounts.  Since we don't departmentalize freight or sales tax, the amounts go to the clearing account and I have to change them in GL-P before posting.
 
Sean
Leybold Optics

Interesting update to this issue.  Had a PO today with 4 line items.  All lines used the same part number which posts to a misc supply account.  PO had a department entered on the header.  I know the account number exists, both with and without the department number.  Upon posting the receipt today, 3 of the 4 line items went to the clearing account.  The 4th was posted to the correct account.  No clue why.
 
Sean
Leybold Optics