# Mass Change Check Date on Posted Checks (CHECKS.P6)
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Form Details
Form Details
Purpose
The purpose of CHECKS.P6 is to change the check date on posted checks. Checks can be selected for a range of checks or a check run that was created via the AP.P1 procedure. Checks that have been voided or cleared will not be selected.
When the checks were originally posted, ARREG (register) records were created to track the debits and credits that will be posted to the general ledger. This procedure creates reversing register records for the original check date and new register records for the new check date. Both the original and new check dates must both fall into an open fiscal period.
Additionally, the check date will be changed on the accounts payable or commission records that were paid by the check.
If you want to view the results before updating the CHECKS records, do not select the UPDATE CHECKS option.
Frequency of Use
As required.
Prerequisites
Checks must exist in the CHECKS file. This procedure is not used to change the
check date on items that are schedule against a check run. This procedure will
update the general ledger. Therefore, the fiscal periods for the new and
original check dates must fall into open fiscal periods.
Data Fields
CHECK ID The check number or id.
OLD DATE The original check date. This is the date that will be changed.
VENDOR The vendor the check was issued to.
MESSAGE If the check date cannot be changed, a message will be displayed
in this field explaining why the change could not be made. If the date can be
changed, a message will be displayed in this field confirming the change.