General ledger> Setup> Translation> Translation groups

Use this form to create a translation rule group and specify basic settings for translation parameters.

Task that uses this form

Navigating the form

The following tables provide descriptions for the controls in this form.

Tabs

Tab

Description

Overview

Enter or view information for the source company and target company for voucher translation.

General

View or modify the rule group code and its description.

Translation methods

Set up the translation method.

Ledger parameters

Set up default, voucher, translation difference, and imbalance parameters.

Button

Button

Description

Methods initialization

Create a list of translation methods.

Note Note

This button is available on the Translation methodstab.


Fields

Field

Description

Rule group

Enter a unique rule group code.

Company

The source company code.

To company

Select the target company code into which the translation will be performed.

Description

Enter a description for the rule group.

To currency

The standard currency code of the target company.

Method

Select the transaction translation method.

Default currency group

Select the default currency conversion rule group used for the account translation rules.

Default dimension group

Select the default dimension conversion rule group used for the account translation rules.

Default priorities

Enter the default translation rule conversion priority used for the account translation rules.

New ledger vouchers

Select this check box so that translated transactions are assigned new voucher numbers for the target company.

Note Note

If this check box is not selected, transactions are translated to the target company with the voucher number of the source company.


Number sequence code

Select the number sequence that is to be used when the translated transactions are renumbered for the target company.

Note Note

This field is activated if you select the New ledger voucherscheck box.


Check translation difference

Select the validation level for the translation difference from the following options:

  • Error– When a transaction is posted to the translation difference account, an error message is displayed and the translation is canceled.

  • Warning– When the translation is finished, a message about the amounts posted to the translation difference account is displayed. All transactions are translated to the target company.

Translation difference account

Select the account for posting translation differences in the target company.

Note Note

A translation difference means that there are imbalances in the default and secondary currency, which arise when the target company uses different exchange rates for corresponding transactions.


Check imbalance

Select the level of imbalance validation to be performed during translation from the following options:

  • Error– When a transaction is posted to the imbalance difference account, an error message is displayed and the translation is canceled.

  • Warning– When the translation is complete, a message about the amounts posted to the imbalance account is displayed. All transactions are translated to the target company.

Unbalanced account

Select the account used to post the transactions that are created to correct a translation imbalance.