Reference does not show on system generated lines - Reference field was updated before system generated lines were generated



Description of Issue
  • System-generated DTDF lines have not yet generated on GEN/GNI proof journal

  • Auto generate DTDF entries in Journal Entry is unchecked in General Ledger Settings

  • User updates journal header and enters PO/Ref2 info in Reference2 field

  • User clicks Gen DT/DF in journal header

  • User observes system-generated DTDF lines do not update with Reference2 info 



Context
  • General Journal Entry/Proof

  • Due To / Due From Setup

  • System-generated journal lines

  • General Ledger Settings

  • Import Journals

  • Account Inquiry



Cause

Reference2 field was updated before system-generated lines were generated



Resolution

To populate system-generated lines with Reference2 from journal header:

Financials > General Ledger Menu > Journal Entry/History > General Journal Entry/Proof

  • Click Gen DT/DF without defining Reference2

  • Update

  • Enter Reference2

  • Accept

  • Select All when below prompt appears:

Warning

Reference 2 is saved on the detail lines. Would you like to update the first detail line, or all detail lines?

First All Cancel



Additional Information

Posting the journal will display Reference2 in PO/Ref2 field for system-generated lines