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Custom Fields for Expense Requests

This guide explains how to create custom fields for expense requests in IceHrm to capture additional information specific to your organization's needs.

Overview​

Custom fields allow you to collect additional expense information beyond the standard fields. Once created, custom fields appear automatically when employees create or submit an expense request.

Custom Fields

Creating a Custom Field​

  1. Navigate to Admin -> Custom Field
  2. Click Add New

Required Settings​

  • Field Label: Enter the name/title for your custom field
  • Object Type: Select Employee Expense
  • Field Type: Choose from the available options (see below)
  • Validation: Specify the data type for stored information (number, text, etc.)
  • Priority: Assign numerical priority for display order when multiple custom fields exist (Priority 1 displays above Priority 2)

Field Types​

  • Text Field: Enable employees to enter single line responses
  • Text Area: Allow extended multi-line responses
  • Select Options: Allow employees to choose from predefined options (requires entering options in the Field Options field)
  • File Upload: Permit document/file submissions
  • Date or Time: Enable date or time data entry