How to run 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.  

To run a data validation on SFM, follow these steps:

- Select the Year: Choose either "Current Year" or "Previous Year" depending on which data you want to validate.

- Navigate to Utilities: Click on the "Utilities" option.

- Access Data Validity: Select "Data Validity" from the menu.

After you press "Data Validity," a window will open.

In this window, you'll need to press the "Validate" button to start the data validation process.

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