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Roig's avatar
2 years ago

Viewing invoice troubles

Have sent an invoice to an email but when I click the green box to view it the portal says, this is awkward. Been on chat with support but thats no help.

  • Having same issue, every second customer cannot open invoice and error message is "this is awkward"

  • Doreen_P's avatar
    Doreen_P
    MYOB Moderator

    Hi All

     

    Thanks for your post.

     

    We're sorry to hear that you are having an issue when viewing the invoice. 

     

    Generally, the "This is awkward" error message in MYOB typically indicates an issue with accessing the online portal for viewing or managing invoices. When you encounter this error, here are steps you can take to troubleshoot the problem:

     

    • Refresh the Page, start by refreshing the page or reopening MYOB and attempting to access the online portal again
    • Clear Browser Cache and Cookies, clear your browser's cache and cookies, as stored data can sometimes cause conflicts. After clearing the cache, close and reopen your browser, then try to access the portal again.
    • Try a Different Browser, if the issue persists, try accessing the portal using a different web browser. This can help determine if the problem is browser-specific.
    • Check your Internet Connection, ensure you have a stable and active internet connection. A weak or interrupted connection can lead to errors when accessing online services.
    • Disable Browser Extensions, some browser extensions or add-ons can interfere with web page functionality. Disable any extensions that may be causing conflicts and retry accessing the portal.
    • Verify the Invoice Link, Double-check the invoice link you received in your email. Ensure that the URL starts with "https://" and matches the official MYOB website.
    • Security Software, Check if any security software or firewall settings on your computer are blocking access to the MYOB portal. Adjust your security settings as needed.
    • Alternative Access,  if accessing the portal directly from the invoice link is problematic, consider accessing the MYOB portal by signing in directly to your MYOB account (if available). Once logged in, you may be able to find and view the invoice from your account dashboard.

     

    The steps provided above should help us diagnose the issue and resolve it.

     

    Please let us know if you require any further assistance with this.

     

    Best regards,

    Doreen

    • Ness4's avatar
      Ness4

      Hi,

       

      Thank you for your reply.

       

      Your answer would imply that I would have to get all my customers to do that to access their invoice??

       

      These are long time customer's that have never had an issue opening an invoice and it appears that just about every second customer is emailing me to say they cannot view, open, download, this would suggest the issue is with MYOB essentials.

      • BexR's avatar
        BexR
        Experienced User

        I agree. This is not a solution. I have tried the steps suggested. MYOB has caused the issue and THEY need to fix it.

    • Roig's avatar
      Roig

      Hi, the problem has only just arisen.  I have already been through these steps earlier today. Still the problem exists.

      • Doreen_P's avatar
        Doreen_P
        MYOB Moderator

        Hi All

         

        Thank you for updating us.

         

        If the above steps did not work for you and you still received the same error message, kindly check the invoice that was sent. Generally, the "this is awkward" error message happens when there is an invalid character in the invoice number and a missing country on the linked customer card. To correct the situation, kindly remove the invalid characters from the invoice number as it should be numeric only. Also, please ensure that the customer card has a country set.

         

        Please let us know how it goes. We are delighted to assist you.

         

        Best regards,

        Doreen