How can I determine what the current period is in General Ledger?
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If you have access to the Open/Close Posting Period task, choose Option A. If you do not have access to the Open/Close Posting Period task, choose Option B to print the prefix reports as follows:

Option A
Verify the current period in the Open/Close Posting Period task as follows:

  1. In General Ledger, from the Tasks menu, select Open/Close Posting Period.
  2. Make a note of the Period Ending Date for the appropriate prefix. This is the current period for that prefix.

Option B
Print the prefix reports as follows:

  1. In General Ledger, from the Reports menu, select Lists.
  2. Select the Prefix A, Prefix B, or Prefix C report as appropriate depending on your fiscal entity level.
  3. Click Print Preview.
  4. Make note of the Period End Date for the appropriate prefix. This is the current period for that prefix.
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