Creating a User-Defined Journal

  1. Access the Journals form.
  2. Select Actions > New.
  3. Enter a unique journal ID of up to 10 alphanumeric characters.
  4. Enter a description of the journal. This description displays for the journal in selection lists.
  5. To create a journal that will post to:
    • The Analytical Ledger, select the Analytical Ledger check box.
    • The General Ledger, clear the Analytical Ledger check box.
    Note:  The Analytical Ledger check box is available only if the Use Analytical Ledger check box is selected on the General Parameters form.
  6. Select Actions > Save.

After you have created a user-defined journal, you can enter transactions for it using the Journal Entries form.

Related topics
About Journal Entries
General Ledger Overview
Creating Journal Entries
General Ledger Steps