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seguinmachine
July 27, 2023
Question

QuickBooks verify rebuild errors

  • July 27, 2023
  • 1 reply
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Hello,

 

Working on my QuickBooks file and after performing a verify / rebuild, I am finding the following type of error in my QBWin.log file multiple times (over 200 to be exact)

 

verify.c (12451) : CHECKPOINT: 3216: Thu Jul 27 15:39:10 Type: bill
verify.c (12023) : CHECKPOINT: 3216: Thu Jul 27 15:39:10 Bill: Txn # 09797 on 07/16/2015, doc#:'', PO#:'', last edited by ''
verify.c (12518) : CHECKPOINT: 3216: Thu Jul 27 15:39:10 Distrib
verify.c (12522) : CHECKPOINT: 3216: Thu Jul 27 15:39:10 accnt: Materials
verify.c (12525) : CHECKPOINT: 3216: Thu Jul 27 15:39:10 $: 381.80
verify.c (12531) : CHECKPOINT: 3216: Thu Jul 27 15:39:10 Customer name: CMC Steel
verify.c (12544) : CHECKPOINT: 3216: Thu Jul 27 15:39:10 item: MATERIALS
verify.c (7342) : CHECKPOINT: 3216: Thu Jul 27 15:39:11 Error: Verify Target: Invalid sibling name. Rcrd = 118780. Ref = 0

 

I am seeing over 200 instances of this type of error with the one commonality being the Error: Verify Target" Invalid sibling name.  This is the oldest instance of this error with the newest being in the past month

 

Could anyone please point in in the right direction in troubleshooting this?  I have done multiple searches with the phrase "Invalid Sibling Name" and the only real result that comes back is some scam fishing site.

 

Any good information would be appreciated.

 

Thank you.

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ChristineJoieRQuickBooks Team
QuickBooks Team
July 27, 2023

You'll encounter this error when the target is the invalid target, @seguin. Let me explain this further to you.

 

When encountering an error related to non-posting transactions, it typically indicates that one or more of these transactions have become corrupted or are causing issues within the system. The Non-posting transactions do not directly affect the financial balances but are still relevant for record-keeping purposes. 

 

If the data entered for a non-posting transaction is incorrect or incomplete, it can lead to errors. It could include missing or incorrect information such as dates, amounts, or transaction types.

 

Furthermore, Software bugs or glitches: Sometimes, errors can occur due to bugs or glitches in the accounting software or system. These issues may affect the processing of non-posting transactions and result in error messages.

 

Here are some common reasons for this error: Verify Target: Invalid.

 

Furthermore, if you bump into issues within your company, see the possible fixes in this article: Fix data damage on your QuickBooks Desktop company file.

 

You can still have to us if you need more queries managing your company in QuickBooks Desktop. Have a great day ahead.

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seguinmachineAuthor
July 27, 2023

Where would I begin to search for this item in order to correct it?  I searched that specific customer at approximately that date (plus and minus 30 days) and for that value amount and could find nothing.

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MirriamMQuickBooks Team
QuickBooks Team
July 28, 2023

Hi there,

 

I appreciate your prompt response and keeping us updated.

 

When performing the verify tool, it'll find the most common issues on your company file. There's no need to search for any item to correct it. You'll have to utilize the rebuild tool to resolve this concern.

 

To rebuild your company file data, here's how:

 

  1. Go to the File menu at the top.
  2. Choose Utilities, then select Rebuild Data.
  3. QuickBooks will ask you to make a backup before it rebuilds your company file. Select OK. A backup is required before you can rebuild.
  4. Choose where you want to save your backup, then OK. Don’t replace another backup file. Enter a new name in the File name and select Save.
  5. Click OK when you get the message Rebuild has completed.
  6. Go to the File menu at the top.
  7. Select Utilities, then select Verify Data again to check for additional damage. 

 

However, if you see more damage, I recommend searching for the error(s) in the qbwin.log on the QuickBooks Desktop support site.

 

If the error can't be found, restore a recent backup. You can go to the File menu, then select Open or Restore Company. Keep in mind not to replace your existing company file. You’ll need to enter info into your company file again since the backup was created.

 

If there's anything else that I can help you with concerning your QuickBooks Desktop account, feel free to reach back out. We're here to lend a hand. Have a great day!

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