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x2bate
Level 3

unable to change a contractor to inactive

Payroll>contractor. When a click is made on an individual contractor, there is the option to make them inactive. When I attempt this, I get an error message saying that it is not possible, but offers no solution.
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LouiseG
QuickBooks Team

unable to change a contractor to inactive

Thank you for dropping by the Community forum, x2bate. Pending transactions such as unbilled charges causes error when attempting to inactive a contractor. I'll provide some details to isolate this issue and mar the contractor's profile deactivated.

 

To address this issue, you can follow these steps to clear the unbilled charges:

 

  1. Hover over to the Reports menu.
  2. In the Find report by name field, enter and select Unbilled Charges.
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  3. Make sure the report period is set to All Dates.
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  4. Locate any pending charges and click on them.
  5. Depending on the situation, you can invoice it, assign it to a different contractor, or delete it entirely.

 

However, if there are no outstanding charges. The error could be due to the browser-related issues. Too many internet files can sometimes change how your QBO company behaves, resulting in errors when performing tasks. See the following keyboard shortcuts for suitable browsers to open a private window:

 

  • Google Chrome: Ctrl + Shift + N
  • Mozilla Firefox: Ctrl + Shift + P
  • Safari: Command + Option + P

 

Check out this article for a step-by-step process on clearing your cache: Clear cache and cookies to fix issues when using QuickBooks Online.

 

Alternatively, you can use a different supported browser to see if the issue is specific to the browser you're currently using.

 

For more information on managing unbilled charges and understanding which contractors require a 1099, please consult these resources:

Following the guidance provided above, you'll be able to resolve this issue by inactivating your contactor. Make this thread activate if you need additional assistance or have questions. Stay safe!

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