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# Post journal entries

> Create accrual batches and post accounting periods for lease journal entries.

Lease accounting entries flow from the accounting schedules. The process involves creating an accrual batch, approving it, and then posting the periods.

## Create and approve an accrual batch

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Batch Accrual">
    From the lease home, click **Batch Accrual**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate accrual entries">
    Click **Generate Accrual Entries**. Select the **Accrual Type** (for example, 842 AP GL Integration), then choose the **Fiscal Period** and **Year**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the batch">
    The **Manage** tab populates with the batch details. Scroll horizontally to see all columns. Use the first row of the table to search within the results. Click **Export** to download to Excel for additional review.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Save** to retain any changes.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve the batch">
    Click **Approve**. The batch status changes from Draft to Approved.

    <Note>The Approve button is only available to users with the appropriate security rights.</Note>
  </Step>
</Steps>

Once approved, if your company uses a GL integration, Tango exports the batch file to your ERP system. The batch status then changes from Approved to **Exported** and the period statuses change from Planned to **Processed**.

## Post periods manually (no integration)

If your company does not use a GL integration, you must manually post periods.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Post Periods">
    From the lease home, click **Post Periods**.

    <Info>This action is only visible to companies that do not use a GL integration.</Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the posting parameters">
    * Select **Payable** or **Receivable**
    * Choose the **Month**, **Year**, and **Lease Financials Group**
    * Select **All** leases or choose specific leases using **Select Leases**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Post">
    Click **OK**. You receive a success message when the period is posted.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify the status">
    Navigate to **Lease Financials → Lease Accounting** for a lease that was included. Select the active schedule and click the **Schedule** tab. Search for the posted period — its posting status is now **Processed**.

    <Warning>Once a period is processed, it cannot be modified. If changes are needed, a new schedule must be generated.</Warning>
  </Step>
</Steps>