2.4.1 Create Rule Definition

Reconciliation rule definitions specify rules to match the internal and external transactions. Establish complex conditional rules using the entry's internal and external attributes, as well as a set of numerical and logical operators. Create Rule Definitions by following the instructions provided in this topic.

  1. Click Nostro Account Configuration. Under Nostro Account Configuration click Reconciliation Rule Definition and then click Create.
    The Create page displays.

    Figure 2-21 Create Reconciliation Rule Definition



  2. Click Exact in the Recon Type field.
  3. Specify the following details.

    Table 2-16 Field Description table

    Field Description
    Rule Description Provide a descriptive name for the rule definition.
    Recon Category Select Nostro Reconciliation from the drop-down list. This is the only option available.
    Recon Type Select the Reconciliation type as Exact.

    Note:

    The Generic reconciliation type is not applicable for Nostro Reconciliations.
  4. Specify the matching rules that apply to get an exact reconciliation.
    1. Click Add Condition.
      A new row displays.
    2. Click the row to display the Text between, Internal Entry Attributes, and External Entry Attributes buttons.
    3. Specify the matching rule between the attributes of the internal and external entries.
    4. Click Internal Entry Attributes.
    5. Select an attribute from the drop-down list.

      Internal entry attributes: Internal Debit Amount, Amount Lower Threshold, Amount Upper Threshold, Internal Credit Amount, Internal Aggregated Debit Amount, Internal Aggregated Credit Amount, External Account, Currency, Amount, Value Date, Internal Reference Number, External Entity, and Recon Product.

    6. Use the Starts with, Ends with, and Operator buttons to create a matching condition.
    7. Click External Entry Attributes.
    8. Select an attribute from the drop-down list.

      External entry attributes: Internal Credit Amount, External Credit Amount, External Aggregated Debit Amount, External Aggregated Credit Amount, External Account, Currency, Amount, Value Date.

    9. Repeat the above steps to add more conditions.
    10. Select the AND or OR operators to join the conditions.
    11. Click Validate and Preview to see the final rule definition.
  5. Click Create.
    The Rule Definition is created.

    Note:

    At this point, the status of the new rule definition is Unauthorized. A user with a supervisor role has to approve the rule definition. After approval, the status changes to Authorized, and the rule definition is available for use by another process.
  6. Approve the Account Class.
    To approve or reject Rule Definition, see Approve Rule Definition.

    Note:

    As a maker of this record, you cannot approve it. It should be approved by another user with a Supervisor role.
Sample Rule Definition:
(Internal Reference Number starts with BNKX) AND (External Reference Number starts with BNKY)
 AND ((Internal Debit Amount >= 10000) OR (External Credit Amount >= 10000)).