Copy a Journal Entry (JE)

Overview

This procedure demonstrates the best practice method for copying a Journal Entry (JE) in M-Pathways.

Navigation

NavBar > Navigator > General Ledger > Journals > Journal Entry > Create/Update Journal Entries

Step-by-Step Process

  1. Click Find an Existing Value.

    Field locations for steps 1-3

  2. Enter search criteria in the applicable field(s).
  3. Click Search.
  4. Click the Lines tab.

    Field locations for steps 4-6

  5. Select Copy Journal from the Process drop-down list.
  6. Click Process.
  7. Accept the default value of NEXT in the Journal ID field or enter a custom value.

    Note: The copied JE must have a unique Journal ID/Journal Date combination.

    Field locations for steps 7-11

  8. Leave the Currency Effective Date field blank.
  9. Check applicable boxes, if any:
    • Reverse Signs: Creates a copy of the existing JE with all the signs reversed.
    • Save Journal Incomplete Status: Prevents the JE from being picked by the nightly batch processes.
    • Copy Attachments: Copies any existing attachments to the new keys in ImageNow. If there are no attachments associated with the original JE, this option will be greyed out.
  10. The Reversal Date group box is used by central accounting offices. As a general rule, copied JEs should use the default setting of Do Not Generate Reversal.
  11. Click OK.