What is this feature?
Allocation rules let you specify on which day(s) and which bank account your existing monthly forecast will appear as expected transactions. Once applied, the system removes those expected transactions on their due date, keeping your view accurate.
Please note that the forecast can only be allocated up to 4 days, and the feature is currently not compatible with forecast per bank account or mother categories with the forecast input level. Additionally, only one bank account can be assigned per category.
How to configure allocation rules?
Click on drop down menu next to allocate forecast in the Cash Positioning module and on manage allocation rules.
Add a new rule by selecting:
A category with a forecast input level. (The category must be a leaf category.)
A bank account that shares the same currency as your forecast.
The specific day(s) you want to allocate your forecast amount.
Save your rule to confirm your choices.
Manually trigger the allocation by clicking on allocate forecast so you can reflect your updated forecast in your cash position.
How it works?
Expected transactions are labeled for easy identification (e.g., “Allocated from forecast of Your Category – Date”).
They are automatically removed on their due dates to keep your cash position clean.
If a rule becomes invalid (due to a deleted category or account, or if the category or bank account no longer meets the requirements), the system removes all related expected transactions on the next allocation and displays an error message in the settings.
Expected transactions created from the allocation cannot be modified. If changes are needed, you must adjust the allocation rule and reallocate.
You cannot choose to mark the resulting expected transactions as paid for now.
💡 Tips
Combine several rules to break down a monthly forecast into multiple days, so you can anticipate recurring expenses more precisely.
Manually trigger the allocation whenever you update your forecast for a real-time view of your cash position.
Use this feature for social, taxes, and recurring spendings (e.g., rents, subscriptions) to make them directly visible in your Cash Positioning and 13-week view.
FAQ ❓
What if I need to change an expected transaction date?
Adjust your allocation rule and run a new allocation. The system will remove outdated entries and generate updated expected transactions. Note that expected transactions created from the allocation cannot be modified directly.
Do these transactions appear in my 13-week view?
Yes. They show up as daily expected transactions on the days you selected, providing a clearer short-term cash forecast.
Is the allocation automatic?
No. You need to click the allocate forecast button in the settings whenever you want to bring your forecast changes into your daily cash position.