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Lock Date Settings

Global lock date

Applies to every module unless a module has its own setting.

FieldMeaning
Global Lock DateBills dated on or before this date are locked in all modules
Max Backdate DaysEntries older than this many days are rejected. Blank means no limit

Click Save changes.

Example: After filing GST for September, set the lock date to 30 September. Set Max Backdate Days to 3 so staff can’t enter bills older than 3 days.

Per-module overrides

Set a different Override Lock Date and Max Backdate Days for a module, such as Sales, Purchase, Memo / Erattu, Metal Receipt or Journal Entry. Click Save on that row. Modules showing Unrestricted use no limit of their own.