Preliminary information

• General Ledger considers periods with a checkmark as closed and restrict posting
• General Ledger considers periods without a checkmark as open and doesn't restrict posting

Entries to prior years

If you need to make entries to prior years, see information about those processes in the articles below.

• How do I record a prior year adjustment in General Ledger?
• Can I make General Ledger entries for two years ago?

Open the period

1. Go to General Ledger, Tasks, Open/Close Posting Periods.
2. Select the appropriate prefix if prompted.
3. In the Open/Close Posting Period window, clear the boxes for the periods you want to open.
4. Click Accept.
5. To re-close the period again, repeat the steps to mark the boxes for the periods to close.