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NW laser screed
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How do you set up an employee with no email address

I get them message when I try to set up an employee 
Another employee, vendor, or customer is already using this name. Please enter a different name.
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AileneA
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How do you set up an employee with no email address

I'll help you get through the error message you've encountered when setting up your employee, NW laser screed.

 

When you encounter an error message stating that another employee, vendor, or customer already uses this name in QuickBooks Online, it means the name you're trying to add is already taken. This typically happens when there are duplicate entries for a particular name in the system. 

 

To resolve this issue, enter a slightly different name for the customer, vendor, or employee you're trying to add. For example, you could add an initial or unique identifier to their name, such as "John S." instead of "John Smith." 
 

It's essential to ensure that each customer, vendor, or employee has a unique name in QuickBooks Online, as this helps to prevent confusion and errors when managing your financial data.

 

You can change the name or make the profile inactive if it is no longer used. Here's how:

 

  1. Click the Payroll.
  2. Choose Employee.
  3. Tap Edit to make changes.

 

 


 For more details, please check out this article: Fix "the name supplied already exists" error message in QuickBooks Online.

 

Furthermore, you can run payroll reports to view important information about the business and employees.

 

Please let me know if you need further assistance with this issue, and I'll be happy to help. Have a great day!

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