Using Single or Multi-Batch Mode
A batch is a temporary file that stores a group of transactions, or entries, before they are recorded
throughout the software, posted to the General Ledger, and reflected in the audit trail. Once you post a
batch, the transactions it holds cannot be removed or directly changed. Instead, a second opposing
transaction is required to reverse the effects of the first one.
Selecting the multi-batch option in General Ledger Module Preferences allows multiple temporary files
to be open at the same time. This would be equivalent to having multiple notebooks for each person in
an organization to enter data rather than having only one notebook to share between them. See
“Using Transaction Batches in General Ledger” on page 53 for information on working with batches.
If you choose to use single-batch mode, a new batch can only be opened after you post the current
batch. If only one person will enter transactions in the system at one time, then a single batch might be
sufficient. However, you might want to use multiple batches even if there will be only one person to enter