# Xero - Create manual journal with line items action

The Create manual journal with line items action allows you to create a manual journal with multiple line items in Xero.

Create manual journal with line items actionXero - Create manual journal with line items action

# Input

Input field Description
Narration Enter the description or details of the journal.
Status Specify the status of the journal. Choose POSTED for journals that are finalized and DRAFT for journals that are preliminary and may require further editing.
Date Set the date for the journal entry. If left blank, it defaults to the current date.
Line amount types Define the line amount type for tax purposes. If left blank, it defaults to No Tax.
Journal lines Provide the details for each line in the journal.
Journal line source list Input a list datapill that contains the journal line details.
Entry Details of the individual entry in the journal line.
Account (entry) Specify the account code for the entry.
Tax type (entry) Select the tax type for the entry.
Line amount (entry) Input the financial amount for the entry.
Description (entry) Provide a description for the entry.
Opposite entry Details for the opposing entry in the journal line.
Account (opposite entry) Specify the account code for the opposite entry.
Tax type (opposite entry) Select the tax type for the opposite entry.
Line amount (opposite entry) Input the financial amount for the opposite entry.
Description (opposite entry) Provide a description for the opposite entry.

# Output

Output field Description
Manual journal ID The unique identifier for the manual journal entry in Xero.
Narration The description or details provided for the journal entry.
Line amount types The type of line amounts entered, which indicates how taxes are applied.
Status The status of the manual journal.
Has attachments Indicates whether there are attachments linked to the journal entry.
Show on cash basis reports Indicates if the journal entry appears on cash basis reports.
Date The date the manual journal was recorded.
Updated date UTC The UTC date and time the manual journal was last updated.
Journal lines A collection of individual journal lines that make up the journal entry.


Last updated: 9/5/2024, 2:04:04 PM

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