GL Header Categories Summary
Description:
Master data report showing ledger, category and source definitions across multiple ledgers.
Parameters
Expand Sources
Used tables
gl_ledgers, gl_period_statuses, gl_je_batches, gl_je_headers, gl_je_categories_vl
Categories
Dependencies
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Example Report
GL Header Categories Summary 23-Jul-2017 160240.xlsx
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Blitz Report™ import options
GL_Header_Categories_Summary.xml
GL Header Categories Summary - Case Study & Technical Analysis
Executive Summary
The GL Header Categories Summary report provides a high-level statistical overview of General Ledger journal entries, grouped by Ledger, Source, and Category. It is designed to analyze the volume and composition of journal entries within the system. This report is valuable for system administrators and finance managers to understand data trends, identify high-volume integration points, and monitor the usage of manual vs. automated journals.
Business Use Cases
- Data Volume Analysis: Identifies which journal sources (e.g., Payables, Receivables, Spreadsheet) are generating the most entries, helping to plan for archiving or performance tuning.
- Process Monitoring: Tracks the usage of specific journal categories (e.g., “Adjustment”, “Reclass”) to detect unusual patterns in manual journal entry.
- Period-End Review: Provides a summary of activity for a closed period to ensure all expected subledger feeds have been received.
- Audit Scoping: Helps auditors understand the landscape of financial transactions to determine where to focus their detailed testing (e.g., focusing on “Manual” sources).
Technical Analysis
Core Tables
GL_JE_HEADERS: The main table containing journal entry headers.GL_JE_BATCHES: Stores batch-level information.GL_JE_CATEGORIES_VL: Provides user-friendly names for journal categories.GL_LEDGERS: Defines the ledger context.GL_PERIOD_STATUSES: Used to validate period information.
Key Joins & Logic
- Aggregation: The query performs a
COUNT(*)onGL_JE_HEADERS, grouping byLEDGER_ID,JE_SOURCE, andJE_CATEGORY. - Source/Category Resolution: It joins to
GL_JE_CATEGORIES_VLto display the category name. The Source is typically stored directly inGL_JE_HEADERS(orGL_JE_SOURCES_VLif needed for translation). - Period Context: It likely filters or groups by
PERIOD_NAMEto provide a time-based view of the data. - Ledger Context: Joins to
GL_LEDGERSto report the Ledger Name.
Key Parameters
- Expand Sources: A flag to determine if the report should break down the counts by Journal Source or provide a higher-level summary.
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