The journal status indicates the current state of the journal. The status of a journal changes when you create, submit, approve, reject, or post the journal.
To view journal status:
In the Smart View Panel, right-click a Financial Management application, and then select Manage Journals.
Alternatively, in the Smart View Panel, select a Financial Management application , and then select Manage Journals from the Action Panel, shown in Figure 58, Create Journal Command in the Smart View Action Panel.
In the Manage Journals dialog box, view the Status column for the journal.
Status Description Working Journal is created. It has been saved, but it can be incomplete. For example, it might need to have a label or single entity assigned. Submitted Journal is submitted for approval. Approved Journal is approved for posting. Rejected Journal is rejected or unposted. Posted Journal adjustments are posted to the database.