In order to provide the high level of reporting flexibility, all transactions are retained in detail for at least two years. All transactions are entered through a single batch assembly mechanism, whether they are entered manually or accepted from a subledger. The user assigns batch numbers using the AERIS Batch Control utilities. Each transaction is assigned a transaction number within the batch at the time it is entered into the system. The batch and transaction numbers become part of each transaction record. They are listed with each transaction on the Detail of Account providing a direct link back to the Batch Register and thus to the original document.
The batch counter goes to 9999 before restarting at zero. Each batch is associated with a reporting period when the first transaction is entered.