How can I run the sales by service detail report and have it exclude inactive/deleted customers?

I'd be glad to join you here and help with your question about running sales report, BlueWaterPoolsK.

There's an option to customize the Sales by Product/Service Detail report that would let you remove customers. Let me share these steps with you:

1. Go back to the Sales by Product/Service Detail report.
2. Click the Customize button.
3. Proceed to the Filter section, then check the box for Customer.
4. Check all active customer. Make sure the deleted or inactive customers are unchecked. 
5. Click Run report. 

Here's an article that would give you more details about this feature: Customize Reports in QuickBooks Online.

Additional references about running reports are also shared here just in case you might need them:

• Common Custom Reports in QuickBooks Online
• Memorize Reports in QuickBooks Online

Don't hesitate to let me know or reply to me if you need anything else. We're always here to guide you any time of the day. 

Check the active customers?  manually?  JFC there isn't a filter that says.. only show active customers????  

check the active customers manually? JFC there isn't a filter that just shows active customers only???? 

Yes, when customizing the Sales by Service Detail Report in QuickBooks Online (QBO), you must manually select the customers to filter the report to show only specific ones, brdaviscpa.

After selecting your desired customers, click Run Report to apply the changes and view the filtered results. I've added a screenshots for your reference. 

Moreover, I'll be sharing the following articles to help personalize report layouts, apply filters, and save customized report settings for quick access in the future: 

• Customize reports in QuickBooks Online
• Memorize reports in QuickBooks Online.

Feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions regarding the report in QBO. We are always available to provide clarification and assistance as needed.