how is the department field in a work order generated?

AI generated answer (using internal Slack threads):

The Department field in a Work Order can be automatically populated based on the value set in the Class field. This can be achieved through various methods such as using a workflow with After Field Edit (Class), a BeforeSubmit action, or a scheduled workflow that runs regularly. If you need to apply this to historical transactions, you would need to open your historical periods and then trigger the workflows or use a scheduled import. A CSV import and update can also be used for historical transactions. However, it's important to note that if the Department field is a direct 1:1 to Class, you might want to reconsider using the Department field at all. But if you're using a tool that only maps to the Department and not the Class, then populating the Department field would be necessary. When creating or editing a Purchase Order, the Department field is sourced from the Employee Field. This is a native behavior if its values are set up on the employee's record. ****** Disclaimer: This response was generated by an artificial intelligence assistant based on previous conversations from multiple Slack channels, and may contain inaccuracies or mistakes. ******