---
title: "Validate a staging journal"
slug: "validate-a-staging-journal"
tags: ["Task", "PLM"]
updated: 2026-09-30T05:53:54Z
published: 2026-09-30T05:53:54Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/validate-a-staging-journal"
---

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# Validate a staging journal

Validate a journal before posting when you want to review line-specific errors and correct them in advance. You can also post without running this action because posting performs validation again.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> Validating a journal identifies errors but does not create a new staging journal. The system creates a new staging journal only when you post with **Transfer failed lines** set to **Yes**.

## Steps

1. Go to **Modules** > **Engineering change management** > **Periodic** > **PLM Integration** > **Staging journal**.
2. Select the journal to validate.
3. Review the following fields before validation:
  - Item ID
  - Version ID
  - Scenario
  - Interface status
  - Journal status (must be Open)
4. Select **Validate journal**.
5. Review the validation message. If the journal contains errors, the message explains that you can transfer failed lines during posting.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> Each validated journal line shows **OK** or **Fail**. Failed lines include a message that identifies the validation issue.
6. Click **Lines**. The **PLM Journal Lines** page opens with item-level data.
7. Review the **Journal line status** and **Journal line message**.
  - For a failed product, review related tabs such as **BOM lines** and **Route** to locate the affected record.
  - Correct errors if needed and repeat validation.