# Correct Data without Deleting History

### Correct Data without Deleting History

### Overview

This guide will help you correct master or transaction data using the safest auditable method available.

The corrected state is achieved with the original and correction relationship retained.

### Who can do this

You need access to View and record-specific update/reversal authority; deletion requires separate clear approval.

### Before you start

Identify original stable ID, error, downstream dependencies, correct result, period/status, physical/external effects, evidence, and approver.

<div id="bkmrk-%F0%9F%9A%A8-importantmake-sure" style="border-left: 4px solid #dc2626; background: #fef2f2; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 15px 0; border-radius: 4px;">Before saving, check that the correct company is open and that you have permission to complete this task.</div>### Where to find it

Open the original record through its inquiry/history and use supported Update, Cancel, Reverse, Inactive, or replacement workflow.

### Correct Data without Deleting History

#### Step 1: Preserve original evidence and full dependency chain

#### Step 2: Update only non-substantive fields where safe

#### Step 3: Set unused masters inactive/retired instead of deleting

#### Step 4: Reverse/cancel posted economic events and create one correct replacement

#### Step 5: Correct external accepted records using provider/statutory procedure

#### Step 6: Reconcile all downstream stock, party, payment, tax, and ledger effects

### Check your work

History shows who changed what and all source/subledger/ledger/external controls compare and confirm.

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- Never use undocumented offsets to conceal errors.
- Do not delete a dependent or externally accepted record to force correction.

### Related guides

- [Resolve a Referenced or Dependent Record Error](https://docs.muhasiberp.com/link/584)
- [Prevent and Resolve Duplicate Transactions](https://docs.muhasiberp.com/link/585)
- [Transaction Status and Lifecycle Reference](https://docs.muhasiberp.com/link/396)

### What to do next

<div id="bkmrk-%E2%9C%85-next-actioncontinu" style="border-left: 4px solid #16a34a; background: #f0fdf4; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 15px 0; border-radius: 4px;">[**Resolve a Referenced or Dependent Record Error**](https://docs.muhasiberp.com/link/584).</div>