General ledger journals

IBM® Controller provides a means for importing journals. You can access that function under Transfer/External Data/Import General Ledger Journals. Once the information is moved into Controller via the generalized interface, it is treated like any other data. For example, you can make changes to the data if it contains mistakes.

If you need assistance in preparing the extraction program to supply a file in the Generalized interface layout, contact your Controller consultant.

You can import unbalanced journals, on ALICE (Asset, Liability, Income, Cost, or Equity) accounts. The balance control during import is between the header account and the detail accounts. A difference stops the import and an error message is displayed.

Note: You cannot import monthly values with this function.