{"id":22330,"date":"2026-07-30T10:52:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T10:52:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/?p=22330"},"modified":"2026-08-13T04:51:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T04:51:01","slug":"how-to-configure-accounting-processor-in-idempiere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/how-to-configure-accounting-processor-in-idempiere\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Configure Accounting Processor in iDempiere"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Accounting Processor window lets a business set up an automatic task that keeps accounting related log records clean inside iDempiere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It supports finance and system administration teams who want housekeeping done without manual effort, working alongside the wider accounting setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Running on a fixed schedule, it clears out old log entries, keeps reporting screens responsive, and alerts a supervisor whenever a run fails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Process Flow<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"TenthPlanet-iDempiere-SystemAdmin-AccountingProcessor-ProcessFlow\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Business Rules<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Only an Accounting Processor record marked Active runs on its assigned schedule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Log entries older than the configured retention period are removed automatically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The assigned Supervisor is notified whenever a scheduled run reports an error.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • A record can be limited to one Organization or applied across the whole tenant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Every run adds a Log entry showing its summary, reference number, and status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Next Run date is recalculated automatically once the current run completes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Prerequisites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Organization structure already configured.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • A user account available to assign as Supervisor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Accounting Schema configured, if the task should target a specific schema.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • System Administrator access to open and maintain this window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Navigation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      Menu \u2192 System Admin \u2192 General Rules \u2192 Server \u2192 Accounting Processor<\/strong><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
      \"TenthPlanet-iDempiere-SystemAdmin-AccountingProcessor-1\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
      Opening the window shows the Data Required section at the top, where the task name, schedule, and supervisor are set, with a Log tab below listing every past run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      \"TenthPlanet-iDempiere-SystemAdmin-AccountingProcessor-2\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
      Configuration Steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      Step 1: Create the Accounting Processor Record<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      This step names the task and confirms it is switched on to run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      Enter a clear Name and Description, then confirm the Active box is checked. A record left inactive is never picked up for scheduled runs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      Field<\/strong><\/td>Sample Value<\/strong><\/td>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
      Name<\/td>POTS – Accounting Processor<\/td>Identifies the task in lists and log entries.<\/td><\/tr>
      Description<\/td>(optional)<\/td>Short note on what the task covers.<\/td><\/tr>
      Active<\/td>Checked<\/td>Turns the scheduled run on or off.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
      Step 2: Set the Accounting Schema and Table Scope<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      This step narrows the task to specific accounting data when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      Choose an Accounting Schema and Table only when the task should focus on particular accounting records. Leave both blank to cover the whole tenant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      Field<\/strong><\/td>Sample Value<\/strong><\/td>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
      Accounting Schema<\/td>(blank = all schemas)<\/td>Limits the task to one accounting schema.<\/td><\/tr>
      Table<\/td>(blank = all tables)<\/td>Limits the task to one data table.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
      Step 3: Set the Run Schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      This step controls how often the task runs on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      Pick a Schedule value, such as every 10 Minutes, that matches how often log entries need review without placing extra load on the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      Field<\/strong><\/td>Sample Value<\/strong><\/td>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
      Schedule<\/td>10 Minutes<\/td>Sets how often the task repeats automatically.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
      Step 4: Assign a Supervisor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      This step makes sure someone is told if a run fails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      Select a user in the Supervisor field. This person is notified when a run reports an error, so problems are caught quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      Field<\/strong><\/td>Sample Value<\/strong><\/td>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
      Supervisor<\/td>PotsAdmin<\/td>User notified when a run reports an error.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
      Step 5: Set Log Retention<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      This step keeps the Log tab from growing without limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      Enter a value in Days to keep Log. Log entries older than this number of days are cleared out automatically during each run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      Field<\/strong><\/td>Sample Value<\/strong><\/td>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
      Days to keep Log<\/td>7<\/td>Number of days a log entry is kept before removal.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
      \"TenthPlanet-iDempiere-SystemAdmin-AccountingProcessor-3\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
      Step 6: Review the Log Tab<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      This step confirms the task is running as expected and shows its history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      Open the Log tab after a run to check the Created date, Summary, Error status, Reference, and Text Message for that run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      Field<\/strong><\/td>Sample Value<\/strong><\/td>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
      Created<\/td>07\/23\/2026 10:53:55 AM<\/td>Date and time the run took place.<\/td><\/tr>
      Summary<\/td>Logs deleted=0<\/td>Short outcome of the run.<\/td><\/tr>
      Error<\/td>Unchecked<\/td>Marked when the run ran into a problem.<\/td><\/tr>
      Reference<\/td>#280 – 0’00:00:00.487<\/td>Internal run reference and duration.<\/td><\/tr>
      Text Message<\/td>(blank unless an error occurs)<\/td>Detail shown when a run reports an error.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
      \"TenthPlanet-iDempiere-SystemAdmin-AccountingProcessor-4\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
      Common Issues and Resolutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      Issue<\/strong><\/td>Cause<\/strong><\/td>Resolution<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
      Task never runs<\/td>Active box is not checked<\/td>Check Active and save the record.<\/td><\/tr>
      Log list keeps growing<\/td>Days to keep Log left blank or set too high<\/td>Lower the retention value to a practical number.<\/td><\/tr>
      No alert received on failure<\/td>Supervisor field left empty<\/td>Assign a valid user as Supervisor.<\/td><\/tr>
      Task runs more often than needed<\/td>Schedule set to a very short interval<\/td>Increase the Schedule interval.<\/td><\/tr>
      Next Run date does not change<\/td>Record just created or schedule just changed<\/td>Save the record and allow one run to complete.<\/td><\/tr>
      Summary always shows zero deletions<\/td>No log entries currently exceed the retention limit<\/td>Normal behavior; no action needed.<\/td><\/tr>
      Error box checked on a log entry<\/td>The scheduled run hit a problem<\/td>Open the entry and review the Text Message.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
      Next Steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Configure the Scheduler window for other automatic tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Review the Alert Processor for wider system notifications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Set up the Email Processor if notifications should be sent by email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Confirm Organization and Accounting Schema setup before adding more tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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