Stop duplication of reference numbers
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Rachael Horsburgh
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Hi All,
I am wondering if there is a way to lock the reference field in "Bills" to stop the system allowing the entry of duplicate invoice numbers, or at the very least providing a warning that it is a duplicate number.
I have only just started using the Reckon One and one of the main things I was hoping for was a way of detecting duplicate invoices and it's a bit disappointing that it will allow me to create as many bills as I like with the same reference number.
Thanks in advance.
Rachael
I am wondering if there is a way to lock the reference field in "Bills" to stop the system allowing the entry of duplicate invoice numbers, or at the very least providing a warning that it is a duplicate number.
I have only just started using the Reckon One and one of the main things I was hoping for was a way of detecting duplicate invoices and it's a bit disappointing that it will allow me to create as many bills as I like with the same reference number.
Thanks in advance.
Rachael
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Hello Rachael,
Welcome to the Reckon Community.
Reckon One assigns unique Bill numbers to each bill entry - you can see these on the Day to Day > Money Out > Bills, table. The Reference field is an optional field to be used in any way the user chooses.
I hope this explains the fields' intended uses.
regards,
John.0 -
Hi John, I am entering bills that way, but that won't stop duplicate invoice entry of same supplier, no warning been display. Is there any way to stop duplicate reference number entry of the same supplier's bill? Thanks0
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Hi Rachael, do you have any luck with duplicate reference number query? I am facing the same issue but not sure how to stop that. Thanks
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Hi John, I am entering bills that way, but that won't stop duplicate invoice entry of same supplier, no warning been display. Is there any way to stop duplicate reference number entry of the same supplier's bill? Thanks
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Hi there Archana,
The reference field is just for reference details, and does not act as the unique bill identifier number which you'll find in the top left hand corner.
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Hi Rav
I am using reference field as invoice number. Is there any other field I can use for invoice number which give me warning if I enter the same number again.?0 -
Hi Archana,
The Reference field is not a unique field - it is an open field for the user to use in their own way. You are not prevented from using the exact same number or text string in this field in multiple invoices. It was not a design intention that the Reference field be used as an alternative Invoice number.
Reckon One does assign unique Invoice numbers - you can see them at the top left of the invoice and on the Invoice table.
If you choose to use the Reference field for alternative invoice numbers, and the uniqueness of the field is critical, then you will need to develop alternative strategies to ensure the entry to this field is unique.
Hope this helps.
regards,
John0 -
Hi Archana,
Nope everything I've found says the same as the above.
It's the only real issue I have with Reckon so far. I was really hoping that, as we have a few different users, it would have a field where you enter the invoice number of the bill you are paying and will at least warn you if it is a duplicate.
Only system I have used so far that does not have this option in some way. I get that it provides a unique number but that doesn't help if you have previously received the same invoice from the supplier and are mistakenly entering it again. Currently the only option is to review the previously entered invoices to check which is quite tedious :?
Hopefully this is something that Reckon will consider working on in the future.
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Thanks John. Sorry, I think there is a bit of confusion here. What you explained was for the customer invoice, which I understand. But I am after a way to stop duplication of reference numbers for supplier bills.0
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Yes Rachael, you are right, let's hope they will do something. Thanks0
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Hello Archana,
Bills format is the same way as the Invoices format. .
regards,
John0 -
Hi Rachel, Archana,
I will add this suggestion to our ideas database for consideration in future updates.
regards,
John0 -
Thanks John, that would be amazing!!0
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Yep fingers crossed0
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Hi, I know this is an old thread, but has anything been added to Reckon One as yet to fill this gap when it comes to the invoice numbers on bills received from suppliers? I'd love for there to be that function to warn of a duplicated supplier invoice number. Thanks.0
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