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Your Ultimate Guide to Eliminating QuickBooks Error 3180


QuickBooks Error 3180 is associated with the employee list and the information stored in it. It could refer to one of numerous things. To begin with, the voucher might be broken, the item could be incorrectly mapped, or the accounts could be incorrectly mapped. You are more likely to receive the QuickBooks error code 3180 if the account you are presently using is inactive. A deleted account cannot operate with journal transactions, so produce such a journal entry with a legitimate and active account.

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QuickBooks Error 3180 also affects accounts receivables and payables, which are critical for organizations such as merchants and manufacturers. When you try to make a journal entry transaction for an accounts receivable or accounts payable, you must include a vendor in the data; otherwise, QuickBooks desktop will not allow you to do so.


Possible solutions to fix the QuickBooks error code 3810

Because this error is associated with transactions and journal entries, users must exercise extreme caution when fixing these errors in order to avoid losing their accounting data. Before implementing any of the solutions on your PC, we recommend that you create a backup of the company file.


Solution 1: Recreate the voucher and double-check the accounts

Follow the steps below to recreate the voucher:

  • In QuickBooks desktop, select the voucher and reverse set.

  • Recreate the voucher with the same information to ensure that you have a new version with no damage.

  • Begin the financial transaction.

The following are the steps for rechecking and verifying the accounts:

  • Select the option sales history from the homepage.

  • Click on the item list from the home menu, then select Edit.

  • Choose to map the accounts and things accurately and relevantly from the QuickBooks Desktop options.

  • Check to see if the accounts to which the products are linked are still active. Inactive accounts will result in the issue, so ensure that the accounts are activated or that the item is matched to a new account.

  • Return to the point of sale software and choose the item list.

  • Set the preferences for income, asset, and COGS accounts in the items from the edit menu.

  • Save the financial exchange and then run it again to see whether the error still happens.

Solution 2: Add a Vendor into The Detail Line

To add a vendor in the detail line does as follows:

  • Navigate to the POS (point of sales) software.

  • Navigate to Sales History and choose the receipt type column.

  • Select the most recent received with the tag payment.

  • Click the 'I want to...' dropdown option, and then select Reverse to undo the transaction and make any necessary modifications.

  • Recreate the paid out in QuickBooks point of sale by entering the right vendor information in accounts payable and receivable.

  • You successfully made a new paid out by providing the relevant vendor information in the journal entry. To begin, if the account to which the item is linked is still active, you should not see an issue. If the problem persists, you may need to investigate the account's legitimacy and status.

Solution 3: Check the Sales Tax Information

Here are the actions to take to resolve QuickBooks error 3180 while dealing with sales receipts:

  • Go to the Lists menu in QuickBooks Desktop.

  • Select Include inactive after clicking on the item list.

  • Sort the list based on your needs after clicking the type heading.

  • In the point of sale, rename the item.

  • Compare all of the duplicate items in QuickBooks Desktop.


We hope you were successful in resolving QuickBooks error code 3180. If, despite our best efforts, the error persists, you can get help from our QuickBooks POS error support staff by dialing the number i.e., 1-800-615-2347.

When you do so, you will be led through a series of steps that will allow you to resolve the error. Our knowledgeable staff is always available to assist you in whichever way you require.


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