Maximum of 20 characters. Enter the check number if applicable. This field is optional. For costs, the default for this field is 0 or the previous journal entry's check number. For payments, the default is the value in the Check # field of the Payment Entry window. If the journal entry does not need a check number, then enter 0.

When adding new journal entries, the Check # defaults to the Check # used for the previous entry.

Note: This field can be used for disbursements as well as receipts.

Note: The Check # field cannot be changed if the journal entry has a Status of Cleared or Reconciled, or the journal entry is included on a Deposit Slip.