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 fieldDescription
NarrationEnter the description or details of the journal.
StatusSpecify the status of the journal. Choose POSTED for journals that are finalized and DRAFT for journals that are preliminary and may require further editing.
DateSet the date for the journal entry. If left blank, it defaults to the current date.
Line amount typesDefine the line amount type for tax purposes. If left blank, it defaults to No Tax.
Journal linesProvide the details for each line in the journal.
Journal line source listInput a list datapill that contains the journal line details.
EntryDetails 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 entryDetails 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 fieldDescription
Manual journal IDThe unique identifier for the manual journal entry in Xero.
NarrationThe description or details provided for the journal entry.
Line amount typesThe type of line amounts entered, which indicates how taxes are applied.
StatusThe status of the manual journal.
Has attachmentsIndicates whether there are attachments linked to the journal entry.
Show on cash basis reportsIndicates if the journal entry appears on cash basis reports.
DateThe date the manual journal was recorded.
Updated date UTCThe UTC date and time the manual journal was last updated.
Journal linesA collection of individual journal lines that make up the journal entry.

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