Error while creating Sales Receipt. Error: Invalid Number
Learn how to solve error "Error while creating Sales Receipt. Error: Invalid Number"
Overview
When you see the "invalid number" error while creating a sales receipt in QuickBooks Desktop, it usually means you've entered a number in a field that doesn't accept numerical data, like a customer name field, or the number you entered is formatted incorrectly, such as including currency symbols or extra spaces.
Cause of the error:
The "Error: Invalid number" while creating a sales receipt in QuickBooks Desktop typically occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
1). Invalid or Missing Customer Data:
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Ensure that the customer details are correctly entered and the customer record is not incomplete or missing any required information.
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Sometimes, an invalid customer or an incomplete name field may cause the error.
2). Incorrect or Missing Item Information:
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Verify that the items being used in the sales receipt have valid accounts linked to them (like income accounts, sales tax, etc.).
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Make sure that no item on the sales receipt has a zero or negative value unless it’s intentional (for example, in case of discounts).
3). Sales Tax Issues:
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If you have sales tax items or rates applied, ensure that the tax rate is set up correctly in QuickBooks.
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Sometimes, a corrupted or missing sales tax item may trigger this error.
4). Currency or Number Format:
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The error might happen if you're trying to input an incorrect currency or number format (e.g., trying to input a non-numeric value or a character where only numbers are allowed).
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Check the "Amount" and "Price" fields for any accidental formatting errors.
5). Corrupted Data or Company File:
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The company file or the specific transaction may have corrupted data. You can try verifying and rebuilding your company file to fix this.
6). Conflicting or Damaged Templates:
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If you're using a custom template for the sales receipt, it could be damaged or incorrectly configured. Try using the default template to see if the issue persists.
Resolution Steps:
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Review Data: Double-check the customer and item details in the sales receipt.
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Use Default Template: Try switching to a standard template for the sales receipt.
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Redownload Order: Redownload the order in Webgility
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Download Data from Quickbooks: Ensure to download the accounting data from scratch in Webgility. How to Download the Latest Accounting Data from Scratch