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Business Validation Error: Add a purchase order that was created before this transaction, or make sure the date of the transaction is correct.
Business Validation Error: Add a purchase order that was created before this transaction, or make sure the date of the transaction is correct.
Updated over a week ago

This is a QuickBooks Online sync issue where the date of an invoice precedes the purchase order date due to an order change.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure:

  • You have access to modify invoices.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Open the Invoice:

    • Locate and open the invoice that needs correction.
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  2. Update Invoice Date:

    • Adjust the Invoice Date to be the same as or later than the Purchase Order change date.
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  3. Click Update:

    • Save the changes by clicking on the Update button.
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  4. Send for Integration:

    • Navigate to Actions.

    • Select Send for Integration to sync the updated invoice.

FAQs and Troubleshooting

  1. What causes this sync error?

    • The error occurs when the invoice date is earlier than the purchase order date, which violates synchronization rules.

  2. How does updating the invoice date resolve the sync issue?

    • Updating ensures that the invoice reflects the correct chronological order relative to the purchase order, resolving sync conflicts.

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