The Default Posting Date determines the default date used when posting purchase documents such as purchase orders, invoices, and credit memos.
Configuring the Default Posting Date
Open Business Central and navigate to the “Purchases & Payables Setup” screen.

Locate the “Default Posting Date” field.

There are 2 options:
- Work Date
- No Date
Uses the current work date as the default posting date. This is ideal for daily transaction processing.
Purchase Orders
When you create a purchase order, the Default Posting Date setting will automatically fill in the posting date field based on your configuration. This ensures consistency and reduces the chance of errors.
Incase No Date is selected, then posting date field will be empty by default and user has to manually enter a date.

Purchase Invoices
For purchase invoices, the Default Posting Date determines the posting date used when recording the invoice. This affects when the expense is recognized in your financial records, impacting your financial reporting and cash flow management.
Incase No Date is selected, then posting date field will be empty by default and user has to manually enter a date.
Purchase Credit Memos
The posting date for purchase credit memos is also influenced by the Default Posting Date setting. Accurate posting dates are crucial for reflecting returns and adjustments in your accounts payable.
Incase No Date is selected, then posting date field will be empty by default and user has to manually enter a date.
By default Posting Date is hidden on Credit Memo screen, so click on Show More button to make it visible.
Summary Flow:
How to setup Work Date in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
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