OPENING BALANCE UPLOAD

OPENING BALANCE UPLOAD

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RECEIVABLE
Field NameDescriptionData Type / FormatData Input Guidance
AR_CODECustomer ID (Debtor)AlphanumericUnique ID of the customer (must exist in system).
AR_RECON_ACTAR Reconciliation AccountNumericThe Recon Account used for AR control (e.g., AR-Local). 
INV_NUMInvoice NumberAlphanumericThe unique invoice number from the legacy system. This is critical for future cash application.
INV_DATEInvoice DateDate (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY)The original date the invoice was issued. Used for AR aging.
POSTING_DATEPosting DateDate (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY)The date the transaction is recorded in the new system 
INV_CURInvoice CurrencyCURRENCY CODE The currency of the original invoice (e.g., USD, EUR).
INV_AMTInvoice AmountNumeric (2 decimals)The outstanding balance in the INV_CUR. Must be a positive value for debit and negative for credit
EX_RATEExchange RateNumeric (4 decimals)The rate used for conversion (e.g., 1.0500). If INV_CUR = Local Currency, enter 1.0000.
LOC_AMTLocal Currency AmountNumeric (2 decimals)The calculated balance in the company's local currency. 
NOTESReference / MemoAlphanumericRecommended: Use a standardized description (e.g., "OB AR Load 20251231").
SUSPENSE_GLSuspense G/L AccountNumericThe temporary balancing account for the upload. Must be the same account for all AR items.
PAYABLE
Field NameDescriptionData Type / FormatData Input Guidance
AP_CODEVendor ID (Creditor)AlphanumericUnique ID of the vendor (must exist in system).
AP_RECON_ACTAP Reconciliation AccountNumericThe Recon Account used for AP control (e.g., AP-LOCAL). 
INV_NUMInvoice/Bill NumberAlphanumericThe unique invoice number from the legacy system. This is critical for future payment processing.
INV_DATEInvoice DateDate (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY)The original date the invoice was issued by the vendor. Used for AP aging.
POSTING_DATEPosting DateDate (e.g.,DD/MM/YYYY)The date the transaction is recorded in the new system (e.g., the day before go-live, such as 20251231). 
INV_CURInvoice CurrencyCURRENCY CODE The currency of the original vendor bill (e.g., USD, JPY).
INV_AMTInvoice AmountNumeric (2 decimals)The outstanding balance in the INV_CUR. Must be a positive value for Debit and negative for Credit
EX_RATEExchange RateNumeric (4 decimals)The rate used for conversion (e.g., 1.0800). If INV_CUR = Local Currency, enter 1.0000.
LOC_AMTLocal Currency AmountNumeric (2 decimals)The calculated balance in the company's local currency. 
NOTESReference / MemoAlphanumericRecommended: Use a standardized description (e.g., "OB AP Load 20251231").
SUSPENSE_GLSuspense G/L AccountNumericThe temporary balancing account for the upload. Must be the same account for all AP items.
GL TRANSACTIONS
Field NameDescriptionData Type / FormatData Input Guidance
GL_CODEG/L Account NumberNumericUnique G/L account number. Must adhere to system-required cost object rules (e.g., must have a Cost Center).
INV_DATEReference DateDate (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY)The date used for general reference (often the same as the POSTING_DATE).
POSTING_DATEPosting DateDate (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY)The date the balance is recorded (e.g., 20251231).
DOC_CURDocument CurrencyCURRENCY CODEThe currency of the balance. For GLT, this is often the Local Currency.
DOC_AMTDocument AmountSigned NumericThe balance in the DOC_CUR. Crucial: Debit amounts must be POSITIVE. Credit amounts must be NEGATIVE.
EX_RATEExchange RateNumeric (4 decimals)The rate used for conversion. If DOC_CUR = Local Currency, enter 1.0000.
LOC_AMTLocal Currency AmountSigned NumericThe balance in the company's local currency. Crucial: Debit amounts must be POSITIVE. Credit amounts must be NEGATIVE.
NOTESReference / MemoAlphanumericRecommended: Use a standardized description (e.g., "OB GLT Load 20251231").