'Error in record x: OSS Report type: Invalid data for Transaction OSS Report type field' when importing into Sage 50 Accounts
Description

When importing data into Sage 50 Accounts, you receive the following file import error:

'OSS Report type: Invalid data for Transaction OSS Report type field.'

Cause

This message appears when you try to import a transaction where the data in the OSS Report Type field is invalid.

This value should be 1 for Union OSS, 2 for Non-Union OSS, or 3 for IOSS.

Resolution

To fix this error, amend the relevant line on the import file as follows then import the file again.

  • If the transaction is not an OSS/IOSS transaction, remove the OSS Report Type value
  • If the transaction falls under OSS/IOSS reporting, change the OSS Report Type value to 1 for Union OSS, 2 for Non-Union OSS, or 3 for IOSS
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