Importing from IIF file getting an error, The Account Name on a distribution does not exist in Quickbooks [11110]

Hi there, @MikeStrider.

The Account Name on a  distribution does not exist in Quickbooks [11110] error happens when there are errors or typographical errors in your IIF imported file most specifically on the account name. I'd be happy to help you import the file successfully to QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

To import the IIF file successfully, you must check the file first. Double-check the account names used, the spelling and any other typographical error. You must ensure that the names used exists and are acceptable in QuickBooks.

Once done, checking the file, try importing it again.

You can read this article to know more about importing/exporting IIF files in QBDT: Export or import Intuit Interchange Format (.IIF) files.

Please know that I'll be right here to help you have any other QuickBooks or importing questions. I'll be glad to help you!

Thank you for this link.  We will try it.

Hello again, MikeStrider.

Thank you for getting back to the Community.

In behalf of my colleague @Angelyn_T, I would like to say you're welcome. In addition to the information above, I'm adding the detailed steps I recommend on this:

1. If you encounter an error, you'll have an option to select Review now.
2. Search for the error.
3. Make corrections to the error.
4. Click Save.
5. Close the File not imported window.
6. Import the IIF file again.

For additional reference, you can visit the article about the improved IIF import in QuickBooks 2019:

Improved IIF Import in QuickBooks 2019.

Please don't hesitate to come here with all of your concerns about importing the IIF file. The Community is here to ensure your success.

We have been importing iif files into quickbooks for years.  Just upgraded from 2018 to 2019 and the iif import worked fine except for the information in the "docnum" is blank in quickbooks after the import even though there were values (check numbers) in the iif file.

Every single list has errors and I have no idea how to fix any of them. These are lists that I exported and imported just fine with ZERO problems in 2018! Crazy!

Hello there, clovesb.

If you're getting the errors after following the steps provided above, then I'd recommend reaching out to our Customer Care Support. We will investigate what's causing this behavior and help you fix it.

Here are the steps:

1. Click Help located at the top.
2. Choose QuickBooks Desktop Help.
3. Enter a brief description of your issue and click Continue.
4. You can choose Message an Agent or Talk to a Specialist.

You can always leave a reply on this thread if you have any additional questions. Thanks.

To get around the unhelpful updates to iif import in QB Desktop 2019 and 2020 do this:

In the iif import window click the link below Import without review at the bottom: Import it for me. I'll fix it later.