Using Batch Charges

Prerequisites for Using Batch Charges

With the Batch Postings OPERA Control active, you can post a single charge to multiple room reservation accounts simultaneously. Examples of batch posting includes charging every block reservation for baggage handling or charging various FIT reservations for a sightseeing excursion.

When the Transaction Code by User Role OPERA Control is active, the transaction code list is filtered according to the transaction codes assigned to your property role. For more information, see Associating Transaction (Charge) Codes to a Property Role.

When the Allow Negative Postings (Charges) OPERA Control is inactive you cannot post negative charges to reservation accounts; overriding the Post Negative Amounts task assigned to your role(s).

When the Transaction Discount OPERA Control is active, charges are automatically discounted for specific members. For more information, see About Membership Auto Discounting.

When the Post Covers OPERA Control is active and the Post Covers task is granted, you can enter the number of covers for the charge posted.

1. From the OPERA Cloud menu, select Financials, select Cashiering, and then select Batch Charges.
2. Enter search criteria, then click Search.
3. Click Search.
4. Select one or more reservations in the search results then click Post Charge.
5. Enter the following details on Posting Details:
   1. Code: Enter or select the transaction code.
   2. Price: Enter a price for the charge.
   3. Quantity: Enter a quantity. The total amount posted = Price x Quantity.
   4. Supplement: Enter any supplemental information for charge.
   5. Covers: Enter the number of covers.
   6. Reference: Enter a reference number for the charge.
   7. Click Post Charge.
   8. Click Report to generate a report.