What is the ability to edit a journal dependent on?

The ability to edit a journal is indeed dependent on the journal's posting status. This status indicates whether the journal is still in a draft state, is pending approval, or has already been posted to the general ledger. If the journal is still in draft form, it can typically be edited as needed. However, once a journal has been posted, it generally becomes locked from further edits to maintain the integrity of the financial records.

Having context around the other choices can further enhance the understanding of this topic. Role-based security settings are important for determining who can view or edit journals but do not directly affect the ability to edit based on the journal's current status. Likewise, whether a journal has been approved plays a role in workflow and processing but again is secondary to the posting status. The journal source type specifies how the journal was created but does not alone determine editability. Thus, the posting status serves as the critical factor in defining whether edits can be made.