Prepare translation (CM501000)
Use this window to generate a translation in accordance with the selected translation definition or to view the details of other translations. You can modify translation settings if necessary. As a result of processing, a translation worksheet is created. For details, see:Overview of translations.
This window is available only if the Translation of financial statements functionality is enabled in the Enable/disable functionalities (CS100000) window.
The window toolbar
| Button | Description |
|---|---|
| Create translation | Generates the translation worksheet for the selected financial period with the currency rates effective on the selected date. |
The top part
You can use the elements in this area to select a translation definition and to modify its settings if needed.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Period | The period for which the translation will be performed. |
| Last fin. period | The period when the previous translation of this type was performed. |
| Translation ID | The ID of a type of translation that has been defined in the Translation definition (CM203000) window. |
| Currency effective date | The effective date for the exchange rate. The default value is the current business date, but it can be changed. |
| Description | A detailed description of the translation type. |
| Branch | The branch of the company. |
| Source ledger | A read-only field that specifies a ledger that holds the records to be translated. If the ledger is of the Actual type, translation is performed from the base currency. If the ledger is of the Reporting type, translation will be performed from one foreign currency to another. |
| Destination ledger | A read-only field that displays the destination ledger (of the Reporting type) to store the results of translation. |
| Source currency | The currency from which the translation will be performed. |
| Destination currency | The currency of the destination ledger. This is the currency to which all the amounts should be translated. |
The table
This table displays the list of exchange rates that will be used for the translation being prepared.
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Currency rate type | The rate type used for the translation. |
| Description | The description of the rate type. |
| From currency | The currency from which the translation is performed. |
| To currency | The currency to which the translation is performed. |
| Currency effective date | The date on which the rate used became effective. |
| Currency rate | The exchange rate used for the translation. |
| Mult./div. | The arithmetic operation to be used with the rate for currency conversion. |
| Rate reciprocal | The rate used for reverse conversion. |