Running a Data Validation on SFM
The SFM Data Validity utility ensures that all transactions posted were posted correctly and that the Trial Balances entries match perfectly.
Step-by-step Instructions
To run a data validation on SFM:
- Select the Year: Choose either Current Year or Previous Year, depending on which data you want to validate.
- Click on the Utilities option to see the Utilities submenu.
- Select Data Validity.
- A window titled 'Validity' will open. Press the Validate button to start the data validation process.
Running a Data Validation on the Bank Reconciliation
This function scans all the transactions in the Bank Reconciliation and detects if there are any anomalies.
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