How to: Set Up Simulation
You can create and post simulation entries to the general ledger without affecting the real accounting.
Before you can start to use the simulation functionality, you must set up a source code and a number series, and you must add this information to a general journal template.
To set up simulation
In the Search box, enter Source Codes, and then choose the related link.
In the Source Codes window, create a new record and fill in the fields.
Important
Select the Simulation field.
In the Search box, enter No. Series, and then choose the related link for the Setup area.
In the No. Series window, create a new record and fill in the fields. Drill down on the Starting No. field to set up additional information for the number series.
Select the Default Nos. field and the Manual Nos. field.
In the Search box, enter General Journal Templates, and then choose the related link.
In the General Journal Templates window, create a new record and fill in the fields. In the Type field, select General, and specify your new number series and source code in the No. Series field and the Source Code field.
Now you can create simulation entries using the general journal.
See Also
Tasks
How to: Create Simulation Entries
How to: Delete Simulation Entries
How to: Transfer Simulation Entries