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Error 'Can't post to a control account'

When trying to post to the Petty Cash nominal I get an error 'Can't post to a control account'

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Written by Valeriu Holtea
Updated over 6 months ago

The Petty cash nominal will be set up as a bank the double entry will effect the Petty cash, the posting will need to effect a different nominal that the payment/receipt is for.
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If a new nominal is required then follow the below steps to create one:

  1. Select Nominal tab.

  2. Select Nominal A/C Maintenance.

  3. Click on New Nominal on the right hand side.

  4. Select Next.

  5. Select New Nominal Code.

  6. Enter the number needed for Level 2 or select Auto Generate.

  7. Select Apply, then OK

  8. Select the correct number on Level 1, then Next.

  9. Fill in all the details in the Type/Class/Description.

  10. Select Next and then fill in the Department/Branch/Group as required.

  11. Select Next and Finish.

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