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This article guides Webgility Desktop users on resolving "Post to Quickbooks failed due to There was an error when composing the address in “” Quickbooks Error message: There is not enough address lines to compose the address." error. The error happens when the order’s address exceeds QuickBooks’ five-line address block limit. By following this article, users can ensure that their order data is accurately recorded in QuickBooks without encountering address-related posting issues.
Overview:
Encountering an error while trying to post orders from Webgility Desktop into QuickBooks Desktop? This issue often arises when the address details came in the order exceed QuickBooks Desktop' limit of five lines for the address block. The address block includes fields like street address, city, state, zip code, and country. Here's a step-by-step guide to resolve this error:
To Resolve the Error make the suggested adjustments in the customer information in Webgility Desktop for the respective order:
1. Condense the Address Information: Shorten or abbreviate address fields to fit within the five-line limit. For instance, you can use abbreviations for street names or remove unnecessary details.
2. Rearrange the Fields: Experiment with different arrangements of address fields to find one that fits within the five-line limit.
3. Remove Unnecessary Fields: If there are extra address fields, such as a second street address or an apartment number, remove them to fit within the five-line limit.
4. Use a Different Format: Explore alternative address formats, such as combining fields or using abbreviations, to ensure they fit within the five-line limit.
Troubleshooting Steps:
1. Open the affected order in Webgility Desktop.
2. Identify fields that can be adjusted or removed to shorten the address.
3. Make necessary adjustments, such as abbreviating the state name or removing redundant fields. For instance, if the zip code is already provided, consider removing the city name. Likewise, substitute the full state name with its abbreviation or change "United States" to "US". Additionally, remove any other redundant fields.
4. Save the changes.
Note: If you want Webgility Desktop to automatically abbreviate the state name, follow the steps mentioned in this article. click here
5. Try posting the order to QuickBooks Desktop again.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully post orders to QuickBooks Desktop without encountering further errors related to address lines.