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Employee exists on Employment Hero and QuickBooks | QuickBooks Error

Error

Type Feature Error Description
Import conflict Employee File Employee exists on both Employment Hero and QuickBooks Online

Explanation

If an employee exists on QuickBooks Online and Employment Hero and they are using the same unique identifier (email address), when you import their details from QuickBooks, an error will appear.

Solution

You can resolve this error by opting to use either the employee data in your QuickBooks Online or Employment Hero platform.

Warning

If you opt to use your QuickBooks Online employee data, then it will overwrite the data stored within Employment Hero. The same logic applies if you choose the Employment Hero data over the information stored within your QuickBooks platform.

Solution one: Using QuickBooks Online data
  1. Click the Settings menu.
  2. Click the Add-ons submenu.
  3. Click the Action button.
  4. Click the View Conflicts button.
    Error_2.jpg
  5. Click the Actions button.
  6. Click the Use QuickBooks Online Payroll Data button.
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Solution two: Using Employment Hero data
  1. Click the Settings menu.
  2. Click the Add-ons submenu.
  3. Click the Action button.
  4. Click the View Conflicts button.
    Error_2.jpg
  5. Click the Actions button.
  6. Click the Use EH Data button.
    Exist_1.jpg

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