Locked Transactions

When a transaction is locked, it is a clear indication that either:

  • The user has manually locked the transaction.
  • The transaction is LINKED to an account/s that has/have been deleted.
  • A date lock has been set.

To unlock the transactions, please follow the relevant steps detailed below.

If the user has manually locked the transaction.

Step 1

Make the locked column visible by right clicking on any column header and selecting ‘Columns’ as shown below.

Accounting Software 1

Accounting Software 1

Step 2

Select ‘Lock’ from the ‘Hidden’ side and select ‘Show’.

Accounting Software 2

Accounting Software 2

Step 3

Then you can simply uncheck the locked transaction as shown below.

Accounting Software 3

Accounting Software 3

If the transactions are linked to an account that has been deleted

Step 1

On the locked transaction/transactions, take note of the To & From Accounts.

Step 2

Click on the Accounts, Balances and Budgeting component icon.

Step 3

Click on the pencil like icon (Accounts Manager) as shown below.

Accounting Software 4

Accounting Software 4

Step 4

Check the Show Deleted box (Shows deleted accounts and groups)

Accounting Software 5

Accounting Software 5

Step 5

One or both of the Accounts from Step 1 should be greyed out. You will need to undelete the account/s to be able to unlock the transaction. To undelete, select the deleted account, click on ‘Edit Selected’ and uncheck the ‘Deleted’ check box, as shown below.

Accounting Software 6

Accounting Software 6

If a date lock has been set

Step 1

In Home Accountz, navigate to File–>Properties.

Accounting Software 7

Accounting Software 7

Step 2

For the Transactions Lock Date option, click on ‘Remove Lock’ as shown below.

Accounting Software 8

Accounting Software 8