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title: "Editing a Batch"
slug: "editing-a-batch"
updated: 2026-08-10T20:21:53Z
published: 2026-08-10T20:21:53Z
canonical: "help.idibilling.com/editing-a-batch"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Editing a Batch

To edit a batch:

1. From the Accounts Receivable Controlled Batches window, right-click the row and click **Edit**. The Edit Payment Batch window is displayed.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> You can only change the Batch Number if the Open Batch has no payments associated with it.

![EditPymtBatch](https://cdn.us.document360.io/3f7f8ade-bcb1-4ec8-af25-0c0ad8601afb/Images/Documentation/22307.gif?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-14T11%3A07%3A45Z&se=2026-11-14T12%3A07%3A45Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=BkUbt6LnBwldM5jzWT7DSiQHGNY%2FTh7%2Fxo%2FVsHJ%2FaC4%3D)

| Batch Number | Unique identifier of the batch being created. Number assigned to track the payment. Enter up to 15 alphanumeric characters. > [!NOTE] > Note > > This field is editable when the Batch is open and there are no payments. |
| --- | --- |
| Do not post payments until batch is closed | If checked, payments may not be posted until the batch is closed. |
| Create Date | Date the batch was created. |
| Close Date | Date the batch was closed. Blank, if the batch is open. |
| Last modified by | Displays the name of the user who last modified the batch, and the date of the modification. |
| Autogenerate (button) | Automatically generates the Batch Number using the next available unique Batch Number. Not available when editing an existing batch. > [!NOTE] > Note > > Autogenerate is not available when editing an existing batch. Autogenerate is only available for creating numbers for new batches. |
2. Edit the Batch Number if there are no Payments.
3. Check or uncheck **Do not post payments until batch is closed**.
4. Click **Save** to save the Batch or **Cancel** to exit without saving the changes.