'Error in record x: Account Reference: Illegal Nominal Ledger Account Reference' when importing into Sage Accounts
Description
Cause

This message may appear for the following reasons:

  • The nominal code on the import file is three digits or less.
  • The nominal code on the import file contains non-numeric characters.

NOTE: For a list of other file import errors. Read more >

Resolution

The Nominal code on the import file is three digits or less

Enter the leading zero's for the nominal code. For example, if you enter 50, change it to read 0050.

TIP: In some instances, Microsoft Excel can remove leading zeros.  For help with this, please refer to Microsoft Support.  Read more >


The nominal code on the import file contains non-numeric characters.

Remove or replace the offending characters.


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