Define Shorthand Aliases
Verify the Shorthand entry profile option setting:
Responsibility = System Administrator
GUI Navigation = Profile/System
Query the Profile Name = Flexfields:Shorthand Entry
Set to 'Always' or 'New Entries Only' at the desired Level (site/user)
Profile "Flexfield:Open Key Window" set to Yes at USER level.
2. Verify that the Shorthand alias is enabled:
GUI Navigation = Setup/Financials\Flexfields\Key\Aliases
In the Shorthand zone of the Shorthand Aliases form, check
the Enabled checkbox.
Recompile the flexfield as shown below.
3. Recompile the Key flexfield using the Key Flexfields window:
GUI Navigation = Setup\Financials\Flexfields\Key\Segments
Query the flexfield you are recompiling.
Click off, then back on, the Freeze Flexfield Definition checkbox.
This should enable the Compile button, now compile the flexfield
by selecting the Compile button.
Each time the Shorthand (or individual shorthand values) is
enabled, the flexfield must be recompiled.