How to Set Up Default Posting Date for Purchase Invoices in Business Centr

Use Case:
Avoid incorrect posting periods by controlling the default date applied to new documents.

Steps:

Go to Purchases & Payables Setup.

Set “Default Posting Date” to:

• • Work Date: Most common
  • Today’s Date: For real-time
  • Blank: Manual entry required

Pro Tip:
Set Work Date at session level for backdated entries using Search > Set Work Date.

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