Articles
Articles are predefined item/service descriptions — such as minibar items, laundry services, or spa treatments — that can be attached to a charge when it is posted in Cashiering → Transaction. They let a cashier post a standardized description and default price instead of typing free text every time.
Access
Configuration → Cashiering → Article
Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Short Code | Abbreviated code for the article. |
| Name | Full name of the article (e.g. "Minibar - Water", "Laundry - Shirt"). |
| Sequence | Display order in lists. |
| Transaction Code | The Transaction Code the article is normally posted against. Optional. |
| Default Price | The price pre-filled when the article is selected during posting. |
| Active | Whether the article is currently available for selection. Inactive articles no longer appear in posting screens. |
| Hotel | Restricts the article to a single property. Leave blank to apply it to all hotels. |
Usage
When posting a charge, a cashier can optionally select an article to attach a standard description (and default price) to the transaction. Attached articles can also be used to filter results on the Journal by Transaction screen. Posting a charge with an article requires the post_article permission; viewing article details on a posted transaction requires the view_article permission.
Common FAQs
Why doesn't an article show up when posting a charge? Check that the article's Active flag is set, and that it is scoped to the correct Hotel (or left blank for all hotels).
Can an article's price be overridden at posting time? The Default Price only pre-fills the amount; whether a cashier can change it at posting time depends on posting permissions.