In Business Central, the General Journal Template setup includes a useful option called Increment Batch Name.

In this blog, we’ll look at what it does, why it’s used, and a real example using the Payment Journal.

What Is the Increment Batch Name Feature?

When this option is enabled, Business Central will automatically increase the batch name after you post a journal batch.

Example:

• Before posting → BATCH01
• After posting → system automatically creates → BATCH02

You don’t have to rename or manually create the next batch.

Use Case: Why Would a User Need This?

This feature is especially helpful when:

• You post payments every month
• You want separate batches for each period
• You want clean and traceable batch history
• You don’t want users to manually rename batches every time

It ensures consistency, reduces errors, and keeps journals well-organized.

How to Enable It

Open General Journal Templates (Search → General Journal Templates).

Select the journal template you use (in this example: PAYMENT). Turn on the toggle Increment Batch Name.

Example: Payment Journal

Open Cash Management → Payment Journal

Notice the batch name — in our example, it is B2. Enter your payment lines and post the journal. 

Once posting is completed, Business Central automatically creates the next batch, and you will see a confirmation pop-up message.

The Increment Batch Name option is a simple but powerful tool that helps users maintain clean, orderly, and traceable journal batches—especially for periodic activities like payments, payroll, and accruals.

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Khushbu Rajvi