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Business Validation Error: Select an account for this transaction.
Business Validation Error: Select an account for this transaction.
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This is a QuickBooks Online sync issue that occurs when the Item selected on the document does not have an Expense Account mapped, causing a sync error.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure:

  • You have access to QuickBooks Online.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Check and Update the Expense Account:

If you come across this sync error, you must check if the associated line items have an Expense Account linked to them in QuickBooks. To do so, follow the steps below:

  1. Open QuickBooks:

    • Log in to your QuickBooks Online account.

  2. Click on Sales:

    • Navigate to the "Sales" section in the sidebar.

  3. Go to Products and Services:

    • Select the "Products and Services" tab.

  4. Click on Edit:

    • Find the corresponding item and click on the Edit option beside it.


  5. Scroll Down:

    • Scroll down to the bottom of the item details and check if an Expense Account is associated with the item.

2. Take Action Based on the Expense Account:

  • If an Expense Account is Selected:

    • Share a screenshot of the item details with the relevant team for further review.

  • If No Expense Account is Selected:

    • Proceed to link an Expense Account to the item.

    • Re-sync the document from ProcureDesk to QuickBooks Online.

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