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:
- Go to SIMS Menu > Support > Locations or Stock Groups (depending on your setup).
- Select Code.
- Click the A button to Interface with SFM.
- Amend the record.
- 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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