​​How can I set up the Lock Date in Metro ERP?

In Metro ERP, you can set up the Lock Date to prevent users from modifying financial transactions before a certain date. This is useful for ensuring accounting integrity after closing a period. Follow these steps to configure it:

1) Go to the 'Accounting' module.


2)   Under the "Configuration" menu, select 'Settings. 



3)   Now, navigate to Accounting >> Configuration >> Setting >> Fiscal Periods.
It's a change in the main Fiscal Period Closing setting.

Set the Lock Date

  • Scroll down to the Periods section.
  • You will find two options:
    • Lock Date for All Users: Prevents modifications for everyone.
    • Lock Date for Non-Advisers: Prevents modifications for users who are not accounting advisers.
  • Enter the desired lock date in the respective fields.


Save the Changes

  • Click on Save to apply the lock date.

To get more details to ​set up the Lock Date in Metro ERP, please do contact us at  support@metrogroup.solutions