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WSmith360
Experienced User
5 years ago

Warning 59 When Importing

I am trying to import items into MYOB.  I have attached the text file I am testing.  The items currently do not exist in MYOB.  When I import, a get Warning 59: Expense account invalid; item may not ...
  • Mike_James's avatar
    Mike_James
    5 years ago

    Hi WSmith360 , in the latest version of AccountRight (2020.3) the order of fields matters. 

     

    I suggest you create one item manually, then export it, and put the fields in your file in the order that they appear in the export. Then re-try. 

     

    It may also be necessary to add other fields, but let's see what happens first. 

Mike_James's avatar
Mike_James
Ultimate Cover User
5 years ago

Hi WSmith360 , in the latest version of AccountRight (2020.3) the order of fields matters. 

 

I suggest you create one item manually, then export it, and put the fields in your file in the order that they appear in the export. Then re-try. 

 

It may also be necessary to add other fields, but let's see what happens first. 

  • WSmith360's avatar
    WSmith360
    Experienced User
    5 years ago

    Thanks.  I re-ordered the columns based on your advice and the upload now works.

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