Using the Attention (To) Field when Creating Requisitions in NUFinancials

This job aid describes how to use the Attention field on non-catalog and catalog requisitions.

• Vendors are instructed to print the Attention field on the shipping label.
• Use the Attention field to help university mail personnel route pack appropriately.
• The field contains 30 characters.
• Use whatever is the best identifying information to assist in routing the package to the intended destination.
• Suggested contents:
  • Building and/or room number
  • Laboratory name
  • Faculty, staff or student last name
  • Program or Project name

The Attention Line field can be found in two places when entering a Non-Catalog Requisition:

• In the Requisition Settings page:

• In the Expand Section area of a line item:

• In the Modify Line/Shipping/Accounting page:

For additional assistance please contact the IT Support Center at 847-491-4357 (1-HELP) or email servicedesk@northwestern.edu.