# Do Not Allow Modification of Exported Documents

**YouTube:** [How to Globally Disable Modification of Exported Documents?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qijvykwi2j0)

## How to Globally Disable Modification of Exported Documents?

This tutorial covers how to enable the feature that **prevents any modification** to a **stock transfer document once it has been exported to another branch**.

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### Enable the Restriction in Logic Admin

* Open **Logic Admin**.
* Navigate to **Global Settings**.
* Under **"Import/Export"**, go to **"General Settings"**.
* Locate and enable the option labeled as:

> **"Do Not Allow Modification of Exported Documents"**

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* Click to **save** and **restart the software** for the settings to take effect.

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### Export Stock Transfer Document

* Navigate to the Utilities\Export/Import Branch Wise Data\Options\Export/Import Data.
* Open: Export Stock Transfers - Virtual Branches.
* Select the desired **Stock Transfer document**.
* Mark the document for **Export** and complete the export process.

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### Attempt to Modify the Exported Document

* Navigate to: **Stock Transfer Out**
* Click **Modify** and open the **exported document**.
* Try to make changes (e.g., alter quantity, date, or any field).
* When you attempt to **save** the changes, the system will:
  * Display an **error message** stating that **modification is not allowed** for exported documents.

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### Result

With the restriction enabled:

* Exported Stock Transfer documents become **read-only**.
* Ensures **data integrity** between branches.
* Prevents **unauthorized changes** after inter-branch dispatch.

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### Tip

This setting is especially useful in multi-branch organizations where exported documents should remain **unaltered** after dispatch to maintain consistency in audit trails and inter-branch reconciliation.