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How many transactions & lists elements can QuickBooks products handle?
General Information:Two billion transactions is the maximum QuickBooks can handle, but a real measure of limitation is the amount of hard drive space on the computer and not the QuickBooks program. With that said, if the need to find out how many entries are on a list or the the file size, follow the instructions below for this information.Open QuickBooksIf you use your Function keys on the keyboard Hold down the CTRL keyNow push the 1 above the Q & W on the keyboardWith the Product...
Invalid version of RBA found when using an Ingenico Pin Pad.
Questions on the software? Call us at 800-609-0788! Invalid version of RBA found when using an Ingenico Pin Pad. If you have purchased a pin pad from Intuit and are receiving this message, or bought your pin pad elsewhere, this is whats happening.The Pin Pads sold by Intuit and their partners are factory injected with the programming that allows them to work with the Point of Sale software.If you are getting this message with a pin pad you have just purchased, it can indicate the...
XML Document must have a top level element line (0)
Questions on the software? Call us at 800-609-0788! XML Document must have a top level element line (0) Why is this happening The WSActivity.xml file is damaged or empty. Detailed Instructions To resolve this issue: 1. Search for WSActivity.xml and rename it to OLDWSActivity.xml. 2. Close Point of Sale and then open Point of Sale. This process will generate a new WSActivity.xml file and the error will no longer occur.< Prev Next >
Point of Sale Message: 201120 Problem: A problem occurred while trying to connect
Questions on the software? Call us at 800-609-0788 Point of Sale Message: 201120 Problem: A problem occurred while trying to connect What is happening When attempting to enable the Web Store in Point of Sale, the following message is returned: Point of Sale Message: 201120 Problem: A problem occurred while trying to connect. Solution: Please contact support. Why is this happening This message will be returned if the web store is already enabled on another Point of Sale installation....
Error: Point of Sale is unable to open QuickBooks.
Questions on the software? Call us at 800-609-0788. When you try to connect Point of Sale to QuickBooks when running end of day or a financial exchange, you see one of the following errors:Point of Sale is unable to open QuickBooksError code 140025: Point of Sale was unable to open your QuickBooks Financial Software company file How to fix itIntuit recommends the following 3 solutions for this problem. The first solution may solve your problem, or you may need to try all 3. For best...
Error 190500: Account configuration required…Call ShowWizard or set ShowLogin to TRUE
Questions on the software? Call us at 800-609-0788!Error 190500: Account configuration required...Call ShowWizard or set ShowLogin to TRUEWhen using Shipping Manager, you see the following message: Error 190500: Shipping Manager has returned the following error:How to fix it 1. Delete damaged files in the Shipping Manager folder: 1. Right-click the Windows Logo button (Windows XP: Start button) and choose Open Windows Explorer. 2. Navigate in the left window to the location: C:Program...
Error: The Shipping Manager database is newer than the Shipping Manager on this PC .
Questions on the software? Call us at 800-609-0788!Error: The Shipping Manager database is newer than the Shipping Manager on this PC When you try to use Shipping Manager you receive this error: The Shipping Manager database is newer than the Shipping Manager on this PC.Why this is happening A few different things can cause this error: * You are trying to use Shipping Manager from a Point of Sale (POS) client workstation. * You have a damaged Shipping Manager database. * When you installed...
Error: Barcode Active X class not registered ActiveX TBarcode 3.0.ocx printing tags.
Questions on the software? Call us at 800-609-0788! Error: Barcode Active X class not registered ActiveX TBarcode 3.0.ocxWhen you try to print tags, you see this error message:Barcode Active X class not registered ActiveX TBarcode 3.0.ocxHow to fix itSolution: Repair Point of SaleNote: You may be asked for your Point of Sale CD during the repair process.Windows 7 1. Close Point of Sale. 2. Click the Windows Logo button and click Control Panel. 3. Click Programs and Features. 4. Select...
Reporting Fixed Assets
Fixed Asset Manager ReportsThere are predefined reports that work with Fixed Asset Manager. These reports can help summarize information for Fixed Asset Manager and prepare tax information. If you do not have a full understanding about how depreciation and the implications work for your business, please consult a tax preparer or accountant.Below you will find an explanation of the reports that can generate from Fixed Asset Manager. Included will be the sections on specific fields and any...
Average Unit Cost vs. Order Cost
Questions often come up about the Average Unit Cost and Order Cost fields in QuickBooks Point of Sale. What is the difference and what do I do with these two fields? This article should remove the mystery surrounding these two fields and help you to understand what they are and what they do for you.Questions? Talk to our experts at (800) 609-0788.According to Intuit, The Average Unit Cost field displays the averaged cost of the on-hand quantity of the item. The Order...
Importing Asset Data to QuickBooks Fixed Asset Manager
Import Asset Data:Please note:These steps and procedures should be reviewed by an accountant. We do not make any suggestions as to what is right or proper setup for your company or accounting situation. The only information here is for the setup of Fixed Asset Manager for QuickBooks Enterprise and QuickBooks Premier productsNote: If importing from another depreciation program, the company in QuickBooks Fixed Asset Manager must have the same tax return type, fiscal year, dates, etc as the...
Add/Edit Multiple List Entries
Using Add/Edit Multiple List Entries:Note: This window is for list information only. List information consists of name, desctiption, address, etc. This will not allow you enter transactions such as invoices, bills, etc.The Add/Edit Multiple List Entries window was added to QuickBooks™ with the 2010 version. This window is used to add and/or edit multiple customers, vendors and items on your Items list. With this window it is possible to also copy and paste information from Microsoft® Excel®...
Non-inventory Parts
What are Non-inventory Parts?A Non-inventory Part is a line item that can be used on sales forms and purchase forms. It is used to track items:Purchased, but not resoldSold, but not purchased to keep in stock such as inventoryInventory and non-inventory parts: What are the differences?Inventory TrackingItems purchased and kept in stock to sell at a later timeQuantity on handCurrent valueAverage costCost of goods soldNon-inventory Parts Items purchased for customerInstalled or sold...
Change the sales prices of items in assemblies by a fixed amount
Sometimes it is necessary to adjust a price on an item that is part of an assembly.To change this price, using the fixed amount method follow the steps below. → Go to the Customers menu and click on Change Item Prices→ Select the type of item that the price will be adjusted under Item Type→ Put a check in the column for the item(s) that will have the price adjusted, or Select All to adjust the price on all of the items on the list→ Enter a number in the Adjust...
Large amount or Huge amount message when processing a credit card payment in QB Point of Sale.
Questions on the software? Call us at 800-609-0788. Sometimes we calls from customers, describing an odd issue. When they attempt to take payment by credit card, and they swipe the card through the reader, they get a message that the amount is too large. The explanation for this, is not due to software error, it is that the person taking the payment is missing one little step. When you select Creit Card as a method of payment, the amount of the sale moves into the...