GPTip42day - Why can't I see the Batch ID in SmartList after I post a GL batch?

This little quirk has to do with GP allowing you to use the same Single Use (as opposed to Recurring) Batch ID multiple times.  If GP stored the Batch ID (BACHNMBR) in the Open or History tables after the batch is posted, as it does in the Work table prior to posting, this could prevent use of the same Batch ID again.  Some (like me) might say this is a good thing because it would provide a solid audit trail between the batch and its transactions.  However, the current behavior does offer more flexibility in batch naming.

At any rate, if you need to see the Batch ID for a posted batch in a Financial Transactions SmartList, add the 'Originating Source' column to your SmartList.  That is where the Batch ID is stored permanently.

GPTip42day - Miscellaneous Recurring Batch

Need to do a recurring batch but none of the standard recurrence frequencies suit your needs?  Use the Miscellaneous frequency.  The Miscellaneous frequency allows you to specify the number of recurrences and the number of days between each recurrence.  For instance, let's say you need to post the same transaction daily for 30 days.  Here's what it would look like -

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