The first thing we need to do in order for us to be able to use a number series functionality is to create one. From the Dynamics NAV 2013 client, use the search function to search for No. Series. There are a few No. Series options; make sure to choose the icon with the gears, as it's an option for the setup:
On the No. Series page, click on New to generate a new number series code for our complaints module:
For our number series, put in COMP as a unique identifier in the Code field, and for the Description field, put in Complaints:
Make sure to put a check mark on the Default Nos. and Manual Nos. fields. Checking the Default Nos. field indicates that we want the system to assign a number for us automatically. Checking the Manual Nos. field allows the user to assign a number manually.
Click on the Lines button to bring up the page for us to set up the numbering sequence:
We want to assign a number series that uniquely identifies the record the user...