Re: no change capabilty for a transaction

[Paulo R. <pro...@vi...>]

Keld J=F8rn Simonsen wrote:
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> Hi !
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> I talked with Dieter about a need for not being
> able to change a transaction, once it has been entered.
> This is a requirement by Danish law, so it is important
> for Danes sql-ledger users to have that capability.
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> I wonder if this is a requirement on other countries.
> Does anyone out there have information on this?
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> Kind regards
> Keld Simonsen

Hi,

in practice thats impossible; any DBA can hack the database when there
are system errors. The "proper" way would of course be entering a
cancelling transaction, but sometimes that's not possible.=20
But I agree, normal users shouldn't be allowed to edit "posted"
transactions - if you intend to use the accounting information for
official purposes. That's certainly the case with portuguese law.

Cheers,
Paulo Rodrigues