Prompt Negative Cash Balance

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How to Enable Prompt for Negative Cash Balance in Cash / Bank Vouchers?

This tutorial explains how to use the Prompt Negative Cash Balance feature in Cash/Bank Voucher Configuration in Logic ERP. This functionality helps businesses control cash payments when the available cash balance becomes insufficient.


Objective of This Feature

  • Monitor negative cash balance situations

  • Prevent unauthorized excess cash payments

  • Improve cash flow control

  • Ensure better financial discipline and accuracy


Access to Cash/Bank Voucher Configuration

  • Navigate to Accounts and then Configurations

  • Open Cash/Bank Voucher Configuration

  • Choose the required Voucher Configuration

    • Example: Cash Payment Configuration

  • Locate the option labeled as:

“Prompt -ve Cash Balance”

Available Parameters

  • No Action

  • Prompt

  • Do Not Allow Saving


Parameter 1: No Action

Functionality

  • System takes no action even if cash balance becomes negative

  • Voucher can be saved without restriction


Parameter 2: Prompt

Functionality

  • System displays a warning message if cash balance becomes negative

  • User can decide whether to continue or cancel the transaction

Verify Prompt Functionality

  • Transaction Process

    • Open the Cash Payment Module

    • Select the relevant configuration

  • Current Balance

    • Selected Cash in Hand account has:

      • ₹5,000 Debit Balance

  • Test Scenario

    • Create a cash payment exceeding ₹5,000

System Response

  • System displays confirmation:

    • “Cash Short... Continue...”

Options

  • Yes → Allows saving and creates negative cash balance

  • No → Cancels the transaction


Parameter 3: Do Not Allow Saving

Functionality

  • System completely blocks voucher saving if cash balance becomes negative

Verify Restriction Functionality

  • Create another cash payment exceeding ₹5,000 balance

System Behavior

  • Software restricts the action

  • Displays message:

    • “Cash Short and cannot allow saving.”


Key Benefits

  • Better control over cash transactions

  • Prevents unauthorized negative cash balances

  • Improves financial discipline

  • Enhances accuracy in cash management


Best Practice Tips

  • Use Prompt mode for controlled flexibility

  • Use Do Not Allow Saving for strict financial control

  • Regularly monitor cash balances before transactions


Final Outcome

  • Negative cash balance situations are properly controlled

  • Businesses can choose flexible or strict validation rules

  • Improved financial accuracy and transaction security

  • Better cash flow management and compliance

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