The authorization status

Each batch of transactions that requires authorization is placed in an allocation set and given an authorization status.

The authorization status identifies the point the batch has reached in the authorization process. It is set and maintained automatically by the system.

An authorization set has one of the following authorization status codes:

  • Awaiting Authorization
  • Complete
  • Rejected.

The Authorization Originators In-Tray lists all of the authorization sets that were created by a particular operator. This way, users can see the status of all the transactions they generated requiring authorization. When an authorization set is displayed as rejected, it can be deleted, or recalled for modification in Ledger Entry, or resubmitted for authorization. Authorization sets that have been authorized and posted are also displayed, with an authorization status of Complete. These can optionally be deleted, however, the transactions are not deleted from the ledger; only the authorization sets are removed from the originator in tray.

Note: Originators are not alerted when their transactions are authorized or rejected, hence they must check their originator in-tray frequently.