Hi ,@lora.
I'll help you sort this out. Make sure that you have already created the accounts used in the company file. Also, you can check the amounts if these are entered correctly. This way, the General journal transactions IIF file will be imported seamlessly to another company.
Before importing IFF files, I'd suggest creating a backup file so that you can easily undo the changes.
If you've received an error message "File not imported", QuickBooks gives you the option to review and resolve the errors found in the .IIF file. Here's how:
- Choose Review now.
- Look for ERROR to see what the problem(s) with the file is.
- Correct the errors and Save.Important: If asked if you want to keep the file type, select Yes.
- Close the File not imported window.
- Import the new, corrected.IIF file.
Save the IIF file on the computer. Then, import it. Here's how:
- Go to the File menu, select Utilities then Import then IIF Files.
- Select Import IIF.
- Locate the file, then select OK. We don't recommend the option Import it for me. I'll fix it later. Since this option bypasses data review, some of the info may not be correct or complete for your books. It also requires that you switch to a single user.
- Once the import is successful, you'll see the numbers of lists and transactions imported. Press Done.
I recommend the following articles for even more information on this process:
Also, for the improved IIF import in the later versions of QuickBooks, see this article.
Get back to me if you have any other with importing journal entries. I'm a few clicks away to help. Have a great weekend!
