=====Universal Code Changes=====
To change a code value in the entire system, you can use the Universal Code Change feature. This will replace an existing code with a different code on all documents and screens for the entire system, or, for a certain date range. 

<note>The code you are overwriting and its replacement must already exist and be set to "Active" in the system.</note>

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From the main menu, select **Maintenance > Adjustments > Universal Acct/Description/GL Code.**

[{{:cats:questions:maintenance:universalchange_menuscreen.png?|Universal Change Menu}}]

You can change the following code types:
  * **Account Code** - Counterparty account code. 
  * **Cost Code** 
  * **Country Code**  
  * **Destination Code**  
  * **G/L Number**  
  * **Payment Terms**  
  * **Product/Description** - The Grade code/Grade Long Description.  
  * **Shipment Terms**  

<note tip>New Cost, Country, Destination Codes and Payment and Shipment terms may be added at this time. Account, G/L and Product/Description must exist before attempting to change.</note>
 
Select the code type, and fill in the code to find and the code you wish to use to replace it (use a date range if needed), then click the **Continue** button.\\ 
[{{:cats:questions:maintenance:universalchange_codereplacementscreen.png?|Universal Code Replacement}}]

You can schedule a start time in the future or select the **Start Now** button to begin.\\ 
[{{:cats:questions:maintenance:universalchange_schedulestarttime.png?|Schedule Start Time}}]

CATS will show this screen when complete. You will also have the option to print results to see how many changes were made in the system.\\ 
[{{:cats:questions:maintenance:universalchange_adjustmentcomplete.png?|Adjustment Complete}}]
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===Product/Description Changes===
If you want to change the long description on a code for all the system, you can do the following:
1. Change the description on the grade code.\\ 
2. Use a Universal Code Change, putting the same code in the Find and Replace fields.\\ 

This will change the long description on ALL contract items and on marks.
It will **NOT** change:
  * Contract confirmations
  * Traffic Document descriptions.
These items must be changed manually.