Create an Audit File Based on a Report

Explanation

 Use this activity to create an audit file based on an audit report type. 

Prerequisites

In order to select an audit source, an audit format with the report type GDPdU must be defined. For audit formats defined with the report type SAF-T, audit source field will be disabled by default. It is recommended to order the SAF-T audit file via batch process due to performance constraints.

System Effects

As a result of this activity, an audit source based on a report is selected for export.

Window

Audit Interface Assistant

Related Window Descriptions

Audit Interface Assistant
Audit Sources
Audit Source Column

Procedure

Use the following procedure to create an audit file based on a report;

1. Open the Audit Interface Assistant.
2. Change the country and the report type, if needed.
3. Select the Audit Source from the List of Values (if the report type is set as GDPdU only)  which you want to export. E.g.,FA_YEAR_REPORT_AV
4. Specify the output path, if needed (for batch process it must be specified in the Audit Formats window).
5. Specify the date/ period range you want the audit report to be created (period option is only available for report type SAF-T)
6. Fill in the selection criteria by specifying the applicable File Type and File Template (this option is only available for report type SAF-T)
7. Confirm the information and click Finish to open the Order Report dialog (GDPdU only) or to Create/ Schedule the audit report (SAF-T only). Note: In order to get opening balances for the accounts in the SAF-T XML file, Period 0 balances must exist for the respective accounts.
8. Enter the required information the Order Report dialog and click OK to Create the audit file (GDPdU only).