Adding Report to Icon Bar - error

Let me help you sort this out when adding report to icon bar, Bricker.

May I know what specific error message are you getting? Getting an error happens when you have missing Windows or QuickBooks updates, damage to your data, computer issues and programming codes needs a repair. 

First, you'll have to make sure to update QuickBooks Desktop to the latest release. This provides new and improved functionality while addressing existing issues, such as bugs and crashes giving greater efficiency to users. 

Secondly, use QuickBooks Tool Hub to fix common issues and errors. To do so, you can download and install QuickBooks Tool Hub. Here's how:

1. Close QuickBooks.
2. Download the most recent version (1.6.0.3) of the QuickBooks Tool Hub. Save the file somewhere you can easily find it (like your Downloads folder or your Windows desktop). Note: If you've installed Tool Hub before, you can find out which version you have. Select the Home tab. The version will be on the bottom.
3. Open the file you downloaded (QuickBooksToolHub.exe).
4. Follow the on-screen steps to install and agree to the terms and conditions.
5. When the install finishes, double-click the icon on your Windows desktop to open the tool hub.

Then, use the tools to fix the issue. Please  know that each tab has set of tools has different types of problem. Ensure to use the right one for a specific scenario. To know more, check out this article for more information and details: Fix Common Problems and Errors With the QuickBooks Desktop Tool Hub.

On top of that, QuickBooks allows you to customize data, by adding or deleting columns, remove some information to get the right data for your business. Learn how you can customize them so it meets your business requirements. I've got this link for you: Customize Reports In QuickBooks Desktop.

If's there's anything else that you need when adding report or customizing an icon bar, let us know so we can help you out.  The Community is always here to provide you a solution. Have a nice day ahead!

I am not getting an error message, it just doesn't add an icon.  I do all of the steps required (make the report, go to View, Add ...  to icon bar, hit ok, but then nothing.

I appreciate your patience in doing all the troubleshooting provided above, @kbricker1. Let's work with our experts to figure out why nothing happens when adding a report to the icon bar.

Since the issue persists and there's no error message, I recommend contacting our Support Team. They can pull up your account and investigate further. This way, you'll receive a proper resolution.

Here's how:

1. Go to the Help icon, then select QuickBooks Desktop Help.
2. Press Contact Us.
3. Enter a description of your subscription concern, then click Continue.

See this article for our operating hours to contact us promptly: Contact QuickBooks Desktop support.

Once everything is settled, you can personalize the data and report style. Follow the instructions in this reference: Understand reports.

If you have any other questions you need help with besides the issue, you can leave a reply below. Take care.