{
  "schema": "mcsj-recipe-v1",
  "id": "reversing-journal-entries-in-mcsj",
  "title": "Reversing Journal Entries in MCSJ",
  "module": "Finance/GL",
  "source": "C:/Solutions/michel/knowledge/foster/mcsj_assets/tip_sheets/reversing_journal_entries.json",
  "confidence": "source-compiled",
  "timing_target_seconds": 30,
  "requires_live_mapping": true,
  "short_answer": "For a posted GL batch, use the Reverse Finance Batch routine when it is available for the entry. If the routine cannot be used for that year or situation, enter a new GL Batch with the debits and credits reversed, then verify and update it.",
  "steps": [
    {
      "phase": "navigate",
      "action": "Start with the reverse routine",
      "path": "Special Routines \u00bb Reverse Finance Batch",
      "note": "Security and available options can vary. If the routine is not available, use the manual GL Batch method below."
    },
    {
      "phase": "operate",
      "action": "Before reversing",
      "checks": [
        "Confirm the original posting reference, date, amount, and accounts.",
        "Print or save the original proof/report for your records.",
        "Confirm whether the reversal should use the original date or a new posting date."
      ]
    },
    {
      "phase": "operate",
      "action": "If using the routine",
      "checks": [
        "Select the posted finance batch or reference to reverse.",
        "Review the reversal date and description before posting.",
        "After posting, confirm both the original and reversal appear in reporting."
      ]
    },
    {
      "phase": "operate",
      "action": "Manual reversal option",
      "checks": [
        "Go to Finance \u00bb GL \u00bb GL Batch and create a new correcting batch.",
        "Enter the same accounts with the debit and credit sides flipped.",
        "Use a clear description that references the original posting/reference."
      ]
    },
    {
      "phase": "operate",
      "action": "Verify, then update",
      "checks": [
        "Run/view the Batch Verification Listing before updating.",
        "Resolve any out-of-balance or fund-balance warnings first.",
        "Update only after the verification listing matches the intended reversal."
      ]
    }
  ],
  "watch_outs": [
    "Do not expect the entry to simply disappear; reversals usually create offsetting history.",
    "Prior-year or closed-period entries may need the manual reversal approach or support review.",
    "If revenue, cash receipt, trust/budget, or subledger activity is involved, verify the correct module impact before posting."
  ],
  "completion_contract": [
    "Use live chestervillagenydb only",
    "Verify record/batch ID before write",
    "Capture visible after-proof",
    "For batches, Save alone is incomplete; verify and Update/Post when applicable"
  ]
}