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# Job Order Selection Mandatory
**YouTube:** [How to Make Job Order Selection Mandatory in Journal Vouchers?](https://youtu.be/J3rp8WthJiQ)
## How to Make Job Order Selection Mandatory in Journal Vouchers?
In this tutorial, we will learn how to restrict Journal Voucher entry saving if a Job Order is not selected in Logic ERP. This feature ensures that every Journal Voucher is properly linked with a Job Order for accurate tracking and reporting.
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### Objective of This Feature
* Make Job Order selection mandatory in Journal Vouchers
* Prevent incomplete accounting entries
* Improve Job Order tracking
* Ensure accurate cost allocation
* Maintain transaction discipline
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### Access to Journal Voucher Configuration
* Go to **Menu Bar → Configuration.**
* Open **Journal Voucher Configuration.**
* Select Required **Configuration** from the dropdown list.
* Navigate to **Other Options Tab**
* Locate and enable the option labeled as:
> **“Job Order Selection Mandatory”.**
**Unlock the Job Order Field**
* Open **Column Locks Settings.**
* Search for **Job Order Field.**
* Tick the option to **Unlock** the field.
* The Job Order field becomes visible during voucher entry.
* Save the Configuration.
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### Create a New Journal Voucher Entry
**Process**
* Open **Journal Voucher Entry Screen.**
* Click **New Voucher.**
* The Job Order selection field is now visible.
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## Observe Restriction Behavior
**Transaction Scenario**
* Select **Supplier**
* Continue Voucher Entry Process
* Intentionally **Skip Job Order** Selection
* Define Accounting Entries
* Click to **Save.**
**System Response**
* The software Restricts the action.
* Displays: Error message stating that Job Order Selection is mandatory
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### Select the Required Job Order
**Action**
* Return to Header Details Section.
* Select Required Job Order.
**Final Result**
* Once the Job Order is selected:
* The Journal Voucher is saved successfully.
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### Key Benefits
* Ensures Job Order-wise accounting accuracy
* Prevents incomplete voucher entries
* Improves project and job tracking
* Maintains accounting consistency
* Simplifies reporting and auditing
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### Best Practice Tips
* Keep the Job Order field visible for relevant voucher types
* Verify Job Order selection before saving entries
* Use proper Job Order naming conventions
* Regularly review Job Order-linked transactions
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### Final Outcome
* Journal Voucher entries cannot be saved without selecting a Job Order
* Proper Job Order linkage is enforced automatically
* Accounting and reporting accuracy improve significantly in Logic ERP
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