Create checks that have Blank status

This article explains how to create blank checks. For example, you might create a blank check to record a check that has been damaged and can't be used for payment.

On the Checks page, you perform maintenance tasks for checks. For example, you can create new check numbers and delete checks. You can also create checks that have a status of Blank. After blank checks are created, they can't be deleted or reused in the system.

Note

This feature is available on the Checks page only if you turn on the Create checks with a blank status on the Checks page feature on the Feature management page. If the feature isn't turned on, checks that have Blank status can be created only from the Payment by check dialog box during the payment generation process in Accounts payable.

1. Go to Cash and bank management > Bank accounts > Bank accounts.
2. On the Action Pane, on the Manage payments tab, in the Related information group, select Checks. Alternatively, go to Cash and bank management > Inquiries and reports > Checks.
3. To create checks that have Blank status, on the Action pane, select Create blank checks. While the blank checks are created, the associated bank account is temporarily inactivated. This behavior reduces the risk that payments will be generated at the same time that blank checks are created. When the processing is completed, the associated bank account is reactivated.