We just basically did a second go live. I want to freeze the system to not allow anyone to enter transactions as of 04/13/2023. Does anyone know how I can do this? I would assume that I need to create a new accounting period, but I do not know what the correct way is to do this.

you need to disable all users, you can just make all roles inactive

I don't want to disable users. I want them to be able to enter transactions, but I don't want them to be able to enter transactions before 04/13/23.

Close period could be an option if you choose end of month date to go live

can do a workflow with a return user error on before record submit; use the crtieria of trandate before 4/13/23

This sounds like a pretty good option @Jono. How do I do a workflow with a return user error?

That is likely a better question for the #C2C2JM29M channel if you are looking for step by step instruction. Broadly you create a workflow and apply it to all transactions and run on Create and View or Update. Create a state and Return User Error is a specific action that can be assigned to the state, have condition = Date < 4/13/23 From how you framed your question you may want to read up on workflows, what you are doing is straight forward but it is your first WF some guidance will be beneficial https://docs.oracle.com/en/cloud/saas/netsuite/ns-online-help/book_N2723865.html

@Alex K I didn't know about the suite flow group. I will do some research as you have suggested and ask questions in there if I need more guidance. Thank you! Also - I do appreciate your 2 cents and understand the concern. As long as we use the correct end date on the bill, then the vendor will get paid on time. This is a similar task to what we do at the end of every month.

@RForrest - something like that may get you out of trouble.