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Interface exceptions - Error - is not Valid translation is required -

Trying to post a batch from the Interface but have an exception that the;
​Batch xxxxxx Transaction Type is not Valid.
Nominal Account xxxxxxx is not Valid.
Account Code xxxxxx is not Valid.
VAT Code xx is not Valid

When importing via the interface the validation may fail due to the account not existing. In this instance you can either create said account into the application or create a translation to use.
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To set up the translation follow these steps:

  1. From the Toolbar got to System Admin.

  2. Select the External Interface icon.

  3. Followed by the External Interface Controls:

  • Account Code Translation

  1. Right-click, select Account Code Translation option.

  2. Right-click, select the Create Record option.

  3. Select correct ledger, either Sales or Purchase.

  4. Enter the External Account reference.

  5. Enter the Local Account (if you double click on the field or press F5 it will show what accounts are available in the system)

  6. Click the apply button to confirm the changes.

  • Transaction Type Translation

  1. Right-click, select Transaction Type Translation option.

  2. Right-click, select the Create Record option.

  3. Select correct ledger, either Sales or Purchase.

  4. Enter the External Transaction Type.

  5. Enter the Local Type (if you double click on the field or press F5 it will show what accounts are available in the system)

  6. Click the apply button to confirm the changes.

  • Nominal Account Translation

  1. Right-click, select Nominal Account Translation option.

  2. Right-click, select the Create record option.

  3. Enter the External Code.

  4. Enter the Local Code (if you double click on the field or press F5 it will show what accounts are available in the system)

  5. Click the apply button to confirm the changes.

  • VAT Code Translation

  1. Right-click, select VAT Account Translation option.

  2. Right-click, select the Create record option.

  3. Enter the External Code.

  4. Enter the Local Code (if you double click on the field or press F5 it will show what accounts are available in the system)

  5. Click the apply button to confirm the changes.

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