# Manage Codes Codes or drop-down values are instrumental parts of the Mifos X Community App. From this selection you can create new drop-downs and edit their values as well as edit the values for system-generated codes and drop-downs. ### How to Navigate? Navigate to **Admin>>System>>** click on **Manage Codes** ![](https://mifosforge.jira.com/wiki/download/thumbnails/67895350/code%201.jpg?version=1\&modificationDate=1504952918490\&cacheVersion=1\&api=v2\&height=400) ### **View Codes** Once you click on **Manage Codes,** Mifos application will generate a list of all codes in the Mifos system for your organization. {% hint style="danger" %} One can search the required field by using the **Filter by Name** search bar at the top of the list. {% endhint %} ![](https://mifosforge.jira.com/wiki/download/thumbnails/67895350/code%202.jpg?version=1\&modificationDate=1504953014226\&cacheVersion=1\&api=v2\&height=400) * Mifos provides a list of standard system codes. * Can be customized to terms used by your organization. * Information provided here will appear in the drop-down menus in the system. * Adjust the numbers to reflect the desired order for the menu. ### How to Add Code? ### **Add Code** You may create additional codes in this area by following the steps: 1. Click on **Add Code** button at the top-right of the screen ![](https://mifosforge.jira.com/wiki/download/thumbnails/67895350/add%20code.jpg?version=1\&modificationDate=1504953013334\&cacheVersion=1\&api=v2\&height=400) 2.Type the code name in the blank field ![](https://mifosforge.jira.com/wiki/download/attachments/67895350/code%203.jpg?version=2\&modificationDate=1504953321025\&cacheVersion=1\&api=v2) 3\. Click Submit. ### Customize Codes The system comes with the most commonly used codes. To add specific fields for your organization, 1. Click on the desired code. 2. Click on ![](https://mifosforge.jira.com/wiki/download/thumbnails/67895350/5.png?version=1\&modificationDate=1471934609244\&cacheVersion=1\&api=v2\&width=100) 3. Type in the Name to appear in the field's drop down menu ![](https://mifosforge.jira.com/wiki/download/attachments/67895350/code%203.jpg?version=2\&modificationDate=1504953321025\&cacheVersion=1\&api=v2) 4\. Enter the position of each code value for a given field. In this example, the "Client Closure Reason" lists four reasons a client may leave the organization. ![](https://mifosforge.jira.com/wiki/download/attachments/67895350/code%204.jpg?version=1\&modificationDate=1504953399086\&cacheVersion=1\&api=v2) 5\. When working on a client account, the "Client Closure Reason" lists four reasons a client may leave the organization. ![](https://mifosforge.jira.com/wiki/download/thumbnails/67895350/code%205.jpg?version=2\&modificationDate=1504953690277\&cacheVersion=1\&api=v2\&height=400) 6\. The above created code values appear in the system drop downs. ![](https://mifosforge.jira.com/wiki/download/attachments/67895350/code%206.jpg?version=1\&modificationDate=1504953691101\&cacheVersion=1\&api=v2) ### System-defined Codes | Code Name | Description | | ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Address\_type | This will appear in client screen, the address type may include permanent address, residential address, office address. | | Asset Account Tags | Asset account tags include cash, cash in bank, inventory and so on. The accounting staff will identify the required tags in pre-configuration planning | | Center Closure Reason | Lists the reason to close the center, this information appears in center screen. | | Client Classification | This will appear on the Create Client screen. The organization may add descriptors to define customer classes for reporting requirements. | | Client Closure Reason | List any reasons a customer may close an account. This information will appear on the Client Close screen. | | Client Type | This will appear on the Create Client screen. The organization may add descriptors to define customer classes for tracking and reporting purposes. | | Client reject Reason | Lists the reason with respect to client rejection criteria, this will appear in client reject screen. | | Client sub status | Lists the reason which shows sub status of a client. | | Client withdraw reason | Lists the reason with respect to client withdraw, this will appear in client withdraw screen. | | Constitution | Shows the list of districts, this will appear in create client screen. | | Country | Shows the list of countries, this will appear in create client screen. | | Customer Identifier | This will appear on the Create Client screen. The organization will list all acceptable form of identification a customer can use. | | Equity Account Tags | This will appear as a "tag" on the **Accounting/General Ledger** screen when creating or editing an equity account. | | Expense Account Tags | This will appear as a "tag" on the **Accounting/General Ledger** screen when creating or editing an expense account. | | Gender | This will appear on the Create Client screen. The system provides male/female | | Group Closure Reason | This will appear on the Close Group screen. The organization may list the reasons accepted to close a group. | | Group Role | This will appear in the Group Create and Edit screens. This allows the organization to define roles such as "leader" or "trainer." | | Guarantor Relationship | This will appear in the New Loan screen. The organization will list the acceptable loan guarantors. | | Income Account Tags | This will appear as a "tag" on the **Accounting/General Ledger** screen when creating or editing an income account. | | Liability Account Tags | This will appear as a "tag" on the **Accounting/General Ledger** screen when creating or editing a liability account. | | Loan Collateral | This will appear in the New Loan screen. The organization will list the acceptable loan collateral. | | Loan Purpose | This will appear in the New Loan screen. The organization will list the acceptable loan purposes. | | Loan reschedule reason | Lists the reason for rescheduling the loan, it may include values like "repay after two months", "Change the repayment date" . | | Main Business Line | Lists the different business streams of the customer, this will appear in create client screen. | | Relationship Type | This will appear in the New Client screen. The organization will list the relationships used in the organization such as "spouse." | | State | Shows the list of states, this will appear in create client screen. | | Write off reasons | Lists the reason for closing the loans. | | Yes or No | |