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.

To allocate the accounting group to the SIMS Stock Group:
  1. Go to SIMS Menu > Support > Locations or Stock Groups (depending on your setup). 
  2. Select Code. 
  3. Click the A button to Interface with SFM. 
  4. Amend the record.  
  5. Click Save.


Cause

A new stock group or location was created in SIMS but was not allocated to the correct accounting group code.

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