What to do for a 'no accounting details for code' error when exporting from SIMS to SFM

Error: No accounting details for code when exporting from SIMS to SFM

Problem

Error: No accounting details for code when exporting from SIMS to SFM



Environment

SIMS, SFM

Solution

The Accounting details on SIMS from Stock Groups or Location need to be updated.
It is important to first:
      1. Confirm which accounting group code to allocate the stock group under as this could result in incorrect data.
      2. Go to Admin > Company Maintenance and verify that the Interface Type by field is either Location or Stock Group.

To allocate the accounting group to the SIMS Stock Group:
  1. Go to SIMS Menu > Support > Locations or Stock Groups (depending on what is needed). 
  2. Select Code. 
  3. Click the A button to Interface with SFM. 



  4. Amend the record.  



  5. Click Save.

Cause

The stock group or location in SIMS was not allocated to the correct accounting group code.