Selecting the "Validate GL Component Combinations" checkbox in the Chart of Accounts application configures IBM Maximo Manage to enforce strict validation on the entire General Ledger (GL) account string. When this option is active, the system verifies that the complete combination of all GL components used in a financial transaction matches a predefined, valid GL account listed in the GL Account Configuration. This prevents users from forming a GL account from individually valid components that, when combined, do not represent an authorized account. The validation is performed on the full account string, not on its individual parts.

A. Any GL component can be used.

This is incorrect because enabling validation restricts usage; it does not permit the use of any component without checks.

B. Any valid GL component can be used.

This describes the behavior when "Validate GL Component Combinations" is not selected. In that state, Maximo only validates each component individually, not the complete combination.

D. Validates transactions occurred during an active financial period.

This is incorrect as it describes financial period validation, which is a separate function managed within the Financial Periods application, not the GL component validation in the Chart of Accounts.

1. IBM Maximo Manage Documentation, Chart of Accounts application.

Reference: In the section describing the Chart of Accounts application, the documentation states: "If you select the Validate GL Component Combinations check box, Maximo® Manage validates the full general ledger account code against the accounts that you define in the GL Account Configuration window. If you do not select this check box, Maximo Manage validates each component of the general ledger account code individually." This directly supports that only valid, full GL accounts (combinations) can be used.

Source: IBM Documentation, Maximo Application Suite > Manage > Financial management > Chart of accounts > Chart of Accounts application. (The exact URL may vary by version, but the content is consistent for Maximo Manage 8.x).

2. IBM Maximo Manage Documentation, Financial management overview.

Reference: The overview of financial management distinguishes between the Chart of Accounts structure and Financial Periods. It explains that the Chart of Accounts defines the valid GL accounts, while Financial Periods define the timeframes for posting transactions. This clarifies that validating GL combinations (Option C) is distinct from validating against financial periods (Option D).

Source: IBM Documentation, Maximo Application Suite > Manage > Financial management > Financial management overview.