How to Post One-Sided GL Entries in Sage 300 CRE

How to Post One-Sided GL Entries in Sage 300 CRE

Overview

In rare cases, where a one-sided General Ledger (GL) entry is required in Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate (CRE), specific steps must be followed to ensure accuracy and system integrity. This article guides you through the process of recording a one-sided GL entry.

Procedure 

1. Ensure you are logged into Sage 300 CRE as a user with full administrative access (the Application Administrator role).

2. Request all users to exit Sage 300 CRE across all modules and workstations. 

3. Adjust GL Settings:

  1. Go to GL>File>Company Settings>GL Settings.
  2. Go to the Processing Options tab. 
  3. In the Zero Proof section at the top left of the screen, select 'NONE'.
  4. Click 'OK' to save these settings and exit.

4. Record the One-Sided Entry:

  1. Navigate to: General Ledger (GL) > Task > Record Entries.
  2. Create the one-sided entry required to balance your cash receipt batch.
  3. After entering the details, click on 'Finish'.
  4. You will receive a warning that the batch is out of balance. Click 'Yes' to accept these changes.

5. Post the Out-of-Balance Entry:

It's important to note that out-of-balance entries do not post automatically.
  1. Go to: General Ledger (GL) > Task > Post Entries.
  2. Check the option 'Post out of balance entries' at the top left.
  3. Click on 'Ranges' and select the batch/entry you created in step 4.
6. Revert GL Settings:
  1. After posting the adjusting entry, return to the GL Settings to restore the original configuration.
  2. Navigate to: General Ledger (GL) > File > Company Settings > GL Settings.
  3. In the Processing Options tab, under the Zero Proof section, select 'by Company'.
  4. Click 'OK' to save and exit.


 


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