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Closing, cancelling, or reopening a dossier

Learn how and when to close, cancel, or reopen a TravelMind file.

Updated over a week ago

A file’s status helps Admin and Finance know whether the file is active, finished, or no longer valid.


Keeping statuses updated prevents confusion and accounting errors.

Statuses you can use

  • Open – The dossier is active. You can still edit services, travelers, or invoices.

  • Closed – The trip is complete, all payments are done, and no further edits are needed.

  • Cancelled – The client cancelled before departure or the trip did not go ahead.

  • Corona / Corona OK – Legacy statuses used during pandemic-related rebookings.

📌 Screenshot: [Status dropdown placeholder]


How to change file status

  1. Open the General tab.

  2. Find the File section.

  3. Click Edit next to the status field.

  4. Choose the new status from the dropdown.

  5. Click the 💾 Save icon.

💡 Tip: Only close a file once all invoices, credit notes, and supplier costs are finalized.


When to cancel a file

Cancel a file when:

  • The client decides not to travel.

  • You’ve issued a credit note for all booked services.

  • There’s no remaining payment due.

Best practice:
Add a note explaining the reason and date of cancellation:

“2025-06-02 – Client cancelled trip due to illness. Full refund issued.”


Reopening a closed dossier

If a file needs adjustments after being closed:

  1. Contact Admin or your team lead (only they can reopen).

  2. Specify why reopening is needed (e.g., add credit note, resend invoice).

  3. Once reopened, make the change, then close it again.

⚠️ Warning: Never reopen a file just to view or print — reports may rely on status for financial accuracy.

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