How to: Make Corrections with General Journals
When you discover an erroneous entry, it must be corrected. Since it is not possible to change or delete a ledger entry, the only way to correct an error is to post one or more corrective entries. You can do this in a general journal. Microsoft Dynamics NAV has two functions that can help you correct erroneous entries made while posting from a journal; the reverse function, and when applying customer or vendor ledger entries; the unapply function.
To correct a ledger entry using a general journal
In the Search box, enter General Journal, and then choose the related link.
Fill in the first line of the journal with the corrective information. Select the Correction field.
Note
To use the correction functionality, use the Page Designer to add the Correction field to the General Journal window.
Post the journal.
To view the results of posting
Open the Chart of Accounts window.
On the line with the relevant account number, select the amount in the Net Change field.
Browse to the last entry on the account (or whichever entry is relevant), and on the Actions tab, choose Navigate.
In the Navigate window, on the Actions tab, choose Show to view the general ledger entries.
Note
The amount in the Debit Amount or Credit Amount field for the line is negative. The Debit Amount and Credit Amount fields on the ledger entries are updated differently, depending on whether the entry is a normal or a corrective entry.
See Also
Tasks
How to: Fill In and Post General Journals
How to: Reverse Journal Postings
How to: Reverse Journal Postings
How to: Unapply Applied Customer or Vendor Ledger Entries