# Sale Bill Date and System Date should be the same
**YouTube:** [How to Restrict Sale Bill Saving When Voucher Date Differs from System Date ?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q0-kBo1oGA\&list=PLTq0qszGb3BNf2HwB0l2NVoufF-mB23ch\&index=8)
In this tutorial, we’ll cover how to restrict users from saving a sale bill if the **bill date does not match the system date**. This ensures date accuracy and prevents backdated or future-dated transactions.
To enforce transaction date integrity by ensuring all sale bills are created using the current system date.
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### **Step-by-Step Instructions:**
* **Access Global Settings:**
* Open the **Logic folder** and launch **Logic Admin**.
* Navigate to **Global Settings**.
* Under the **Sale Settings 1** section, locate the option:
> **“Sale Bill Date and System Date should be the same”**
We will keep this feature enabled to evaluate its effect on the billing process.
* **Enable and Apply the Setting:**
* Check the box to enable the option.
* Click **Save** to apply the changes.
* **Restart the software** to activate the new setting.
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### **Demonstration:**
* **Scenario:**
* Attempt to create a **sales voucher** with a **bill date that differs from the system date**.
* **System Behavior:**
* A message appears:
> *“Document date and system date do not match.”*
As you can see in the picture, the software has displayed a prompt.
* The software **prevents the voucher from being saved**.
* **Resolution:**
* Ensure the **bill date matches the current system date**.
* Once corrected, the voucher can be saved successfully.
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### **Key Benefits:**
* Maintains **date consistency** in billing.
* Prevents **backdated or future-dated transactions**.
* Supports **accurate financial reporting** and audit compliance.
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