How to Edit a Standard Journal

You can edit a Standard Journal to add, edit, or delete existing entries before posting them. You may be unable to edit a journal based on the status. For example, you cannot edit a journal that is Approved. You can edit a journal that is In Process.

• Edit option is available because the journal is In Process:

  

• Edit option is not available because the journal is Posted:

  

Perform the below steps to edit a standard journal:

1. Navigate to the Consolidation > Consolidation Control Panel > Processes tab.

2. Select values for Scenario, Period, and Entity.

3. Click Standard Journals under Processes.

4. Select the Standard Journal you want to edit.

   

5. Click Edit. The Edit Standard Journal dialog appears. Edit as necessary.

6. Click Save to save the changes and exit the Edit Standard Journal dialog.

   

After you have edited the standard journal, you need to post the journal in order to process consolidation. Click the Entry Actions tab to learn more about the posting process.