From time to time, changes are made in the configuration of your shop management system that require you to update the Accounting link - Configuration. Changes that prompt this may include adding payment types, adding other fees items or adding categories. When these changes are made, it's required that you update Accounting Link - Configuration to Assign these items to the desired account in your accounting system.

 

After a day has been selected in New Activity and Process has been clicked, one of the following messages may appear: 

 

• "The configuration has changed for your store since you last processed activity. Before any new activity can be processed you must assign the new items to the proper activity. The configuration screen will open following this message, use the Red 'X's' on selected tabs to guide you to the new items. Assign these items to the desired account in your accounting system. Once completed you can return to the main screen and continue to process new activity."

 

• "The configuration has changed for your store since you last processed activity. Before any new activity can be processed you must assign the new items to the proper accounts in your accounting system. Would you like to be directed to a webpage with additional instructions on how to update your configuration?"

To resolve the issue: 

1. Click OK or YES. This will take you to configuration. 

2. Look for the Red "X"s. Click on the tab(s) that are displaying a Red "X". 

3. One or more items on the tab will have a blank field on the right side of the screen. This item(s) needs to be assigned to the appropriate account in the accounting software. Click on the drop down arrow on the far right side of the blank field and select the correct account from your Chart of Accounts in your accounting software. 

4. Click to another field or tab to save the selected account into the field. Click on any other tab and come back to the Credit Cards tab. The Red "X" should be replaced with a blue checkmark. 

5. Close configuration by clicking on the "X" in the upper right corner. Click on Process to continue processing the day.