Post to ledger must open GL period?

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Post to ledger must open GL period?

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Is it a must to open the GL period if there is a need to post to ledger from receivable / payable transaction?

Previously, only need to open the period for receivable / payable module, then it can perform the post to ledger.

Reason why not open the GL period, is because want to avoid posting into incorrect month, as it will open 2 month in the same time when in closing period.

example:

current date : 02/10/2025

closing for Sep period

AR; AP; GL — open Sep period

AR; AP — open Oct period » to perform Oct transaction