Adding a custom field to the distribution line

Hello,

We have a custom field called "Special Code" that is a 15-character char field.

The Special Code field needs to be added to the Distribution Line for the Purchasing, Requisition, Request for Quote, Contract, Purchase Order and Voucher pages, as well as be included in a number of batch processes (PO Stage Contracts,PO Auto Sourcing,PO Calculations,PO Creation). Essentially, add it to our Procurement and Payables modules, but not to our General Ledger module if possible. This field is NOT a ChartField.

According to Oracle Support, the only way to add a new field to the distribution line (and carry it through the various processes) is to either add it as a ChartField using ChartField configuration or to add this manually to every page, record, App Engine, etc. that touches the disbribution line, which is a customization that they don't support. We're reluctant to add it as a ChartField because we don't want to adversely impact our General Ledger, which is an established system here. (We're adding the additional modules at the moment.)