What considerations should I be aware of before reprinting Accounts Payable checks?
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General considerations:

  • You cannot use Reprint Checks to change the order in which the checks originally printed
    Example: You have five checks: check 1 to check 5. You cannot use Reprint Checks to switch the vendor that is on check 5 with the vendor that is on check 1.
  • Check numbers are voided if they are not included in the new range of check numbers in the Reprint Checks task
    Example: You have five checks: check 1 to check 5. You want to reprint check 1 to check 5 and start with check 2. When you finish reprinting the checks, check 1 is a void because that check number is no longer used. Your five checks printed on check numbers 2 to 6.

Reporting considerations:

  • In General Ledger both reversing transactions for each individual check is sent to General ledger along with a summary entry which is the total of all checks reprinted
    Example of the cash side of the transaction in General Ledger:
    • If you reprint one check for 100.00, the reprint task creates a REV transaction for 100.00 and a summary entry for -100.00
    • If you reprint two checks, one for 100.00 and one for 50.00, the reprint task creates a REV transaction for 100.00, a REV transaction for 50.00, and a summary entry for -150.00
  • The check register reports in Cash Management and Accounts Payable print the current checks:
    • If you use original check numbers for the reprint, the reports print the original check numbers (does not show voided and new checks)
    • If you reprint and use new check numbers, the reports include the original check numbers (voided) and new check numbers
  • If you reprint checks using a new check date, the void entries in the interfacing applications use the original check date
    Example: Checks that were originally printed using a check date of 4/30/2023 are reprinted using the new check date of 5/31/2023. Void Check transactions are posted with a 4/30/2023 accounting date and new check transactions are posted using the 5/31/2023 accounting date.

Reprint checks stops if the range includes any manual checks, unused check numbers, or manually voided check numbers:

  • Unused check numbers are in the range of checks you want to reprint:
    • Check numbers before the unused check number are reprinted and any check numbers after the unused check are not reprinted
    • You can reprint your checks again to skip the unused check number
      Example: You have four checks: check 1 to check 3 and check 5. Check 4 is not used. In the Reprint Checks task, if you enter check 1 in the Reprint from check box, and enter check 5 in the To check box, then the Reprint Checks task stops when check 4 is encountered. Checks 1 to 3 reprint normally. If you want to reprint check 5, repeat the Reprint Checks task and enter check 5 in the Reprint from check and To check boxes. Continue with the Reprint Checks task as usual.
  • Check numbers that already exist:
    • You must continue the Reprint Checks task and enter a new starting check number
    • You are required to finish reprinting your checks before you can use any other Accounts Payable tasks
      Example: You have four checks: check 1 to check 3 and check 5. Check 4 is not used. You want to only reprint checks 1 to 3. You can start your reprint with check numbers 1, 2, or 6 without a problem. If you start your reprint with check 3, the Reprint Checks task prints checks 3, 4, and then stops when check 5 is encountered. You must then select Reprint Checks from the Tasks menu, and enter check 6 or any other unused check number in the Starting check box. After you specify the new Starting check number, continue with the Reprint Checks task as usual.
  • Manually voided checks are in the range of checks you want to reprint:
    Note: Manual voids are checks you voided in the Void Checks task. Overflow voids are checks voided in order for multiple invoices to print on multiple check stubs during the Print Checks process.
    • Check numbers before the manually voided check number are reprinted and any check numbers after the manually voided check are not reprinted
    • You can reprint your checks again and skip the manually voided check number
      Example: You have five checks: check 1 to check 5. Check 4 was manually voided. In the Reprint Checks task, if you enter check 1 in the Reprint from check box, and enter check 5 in the To check box, the Reprint Checks task stops when check 4 is encountered. Checks 1 to 3 reprint normally. If you want to reprint check 5, repeat the Reprint Checks task and enter check 5 in the Reprint from check and To check boxes. Continue with the Reprint Checks task as usual.
  • Manual checks (Tasks, Record Manual Checks) are included in the range of checks you want to reprint:
    • Check numbers before the manual check are reprinted and any check numbers after the manual check are not reprinted
    • You can reprint your checks again and skip the manual check number
      Example: You have five checks: check 1 to check 5. Check 4 is a manual check. In the Reprint Checks task, if you enter check 1 in the Reprint from check box, and enter check 5 in the To check box, the Reprint Checks task stops when check 4 is encountered. Checks 1 to 3 reprint normally. If you want to reprint check 5, repeat the Reprint Checks task and enter check 5 in the Reprint from check and To check boxes. Continue with the Reprint Checks task as usual.

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