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title: "How to: Consolidate a Submission in IBM Controller Web"
description: "Consolidating submissions in [**IBM Controller Web**](https://www.aramar.co.uk/ibm-analytics-suite/ibm-controller/) is a key step in the financial close process. This article takes you through the steps you need to complete a consolidation job from within the web interface. --- ### What You’ll Need Before…"
url: "https://www.aramar.co.uk/knowledge-share/ibm-controller/how-to-consolidating-a-submission-in-ibm-cognos-controller-web/"
updated: "2026-01-19"
category: IBM Controller
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# How to: Consolidate a Submission in IBM Controller Web

Consolidating submissions in [**IBM Controller Web**](https://www.aramar.co.uk/ibm-analytics-suite/ibm-controller/) is a key step in the financial close process. This article takes you through the steps you need to complete a consolidation job from within the web interface.

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### What You’ll Need

Before you start, ensure:

- You have access to **Controller Web** with appropriate rights.
- The relevant submission(s) have already been imported.
- No other critical batch jobs will interfere with consolidation.

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## Step-by-Step: Consolidating a Submission

1. **Open Submission Status**

   - Navigate to the *Submission Status* window in Controller Web.
   - Locate the submission you want to consolidate.

![](https://www.aramar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screenshot_20230124_121059-300x135.png)

1. **Access Consolidation Options**
2. - In the *Actions* column for the chosen submission, select the **ellipsis (…)** icon.
   - This opens the **Consolidation Parameters** window.
3. **Review and Adjust Parameters**

   - This window will show pre-populated fields including:

     - **From/To Periods**
     - **Actuality**
     - **Group values**
     - **Consolidation type**
   - Adjust any settings if necessary for your consolidation run.
4. **Consolidation Options**

   - Click **Next** to move to the *Consolidation Options* screen.
   - Review the translation method and other settings.
5. **Select Additional Options**

   - Choose any applicable options before running consolidation:

     - **Force consolidation regardless of status**
     - **Include allocations**
     - **Include advanced formula calculations**
     - **Include user-defined business rules**
6. **Run Consolidation**

   - Click **Run consolidation**, then **Confirm**.
   - The consolidation job is added to the batch queue.
   - You will see a **batch number** indicating the job has been queued.
7. **Finish**

   - Click **Close**.
   - The consolidation process is now initiated and will run based on your system’s batch processing configuration.

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## Tips

- **Check Batch Status:** After submission, monitor the batch queue for completion and any warnings.
- **Translation Methods:** Review the chosen translation option if consolidating entities reporting in different currencies.
- **Re-Run When Needed:** If your first consolidation run shows inconsistencies, adjusting parameters and re-running can resolve them.