Record Entries crashed and left an out of balance batch in General Ledger

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221924260113263

Last Modified Date:

Mon Nov 01 15:16:26 UTC 2021

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Category//Transactions

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Record Entries crashed and left an out of balance batch in General Ledger

Description

Making a one sided entry can cause General Ledger to be out of balance, before recording one sided entries it is advisable to review article 17736 "DocLink: How do I reconcile General Ledger if it is out of balance?". One sided entries are typically used to complete a previously posted out of balance transaction when a portion of the entry is missing.

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Resolution

Option 1 - Record a correcting entry and post both out of balance batches:

See article 17716 DocLink: How do I record or post a one-sided or out of balance entry in General Ledger?

Option 2 - Remove the batch from General Ledger and re-enter all transactions:

See article 17877 DocLink: How do I move unposted and unwanted transactions out of my General Ledger new file using the Move option?

DocLink: How do I close prior year adjustments to retained earnings?
DocLink: How do I reconcile General Ledger if it is out of balance?

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