GL Periods
Description:
Geleral ledger calendars and accounting periods
Parameters
Period From, Period To, Calendar, Period Type, Ledger, Chart of Accounts
Used tables
gl_period_statuses, gl_period_sets, gl_periods, gl_period_types
Categories
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CAC Inventory and Intransit Value (Period-End) - Discrete/OPM
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Example Report
GL Periods 24-May-2025 162348.xlsx
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GL Periods - Case Study & Technical Analysis
Executive Summary
The GL Periods report is a master data report that lists the definitions of accounting periods within the General Ledger calendars. It details the start dates, end dates, quarter, and fiscal year for each period. This report is used to verify the calendar setup, ensuring that fiscal years are correctly defined and that there are no gaps or overlaps in the accounting calendar.
Business Use Cases
- Calendar Validation: Verifies that the accounting calendar for the upcoming fiscal year has been defined correctly before the new year begins.
- System Setup Verification: Ensures that the “Adjusting” periods are correctly flagged and that the period names follow the corporate naming convention.
- Reporting Alignment: Helps align external reporting deadlines with the system’s defined period end dates.
- Troubleshooting: Assists in resolving issues where a date derivation fails because a date falls into a gap between defined periods.
Technical Analysis
Core Tables
GL_PERIODS: The master table containing the period definitions for each period set.GL_PERIOD_SETS: Defines the calendar name and type.GL_PERIOD_TYPES: Defines the frequency (Month, Quarter, Year).GL_PERIOD_STATUSES: (Optional) May be joined to show the current status of these periods for a specific ledger.
Key Joins & Logic
- Calendar Definition: The query selects from
GL_PERIODS, often filtering by thePERIOD_SET_NAMEassociated with the user’s ledger. - Date Logic: It displays
START_DATEandEND_DATE. Critical logic often involves checking thatEND_DATEof Period N is exactly one day beforeSTART_DATEof Period N+1. - Adjustment Flag: Highlights periods where
ADJUSTMENT_PERIOD_FLAG = 'Y', which are used for year-end closing entries.
Key Parameters
- Calendar: The specific accounting calendar to view.
- Period Type: Filter by Month, Quarter, or Year.
- Period From/To: Range of periods to display.
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