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mbortolotto
Level 2

How to include Invoice "Other" Field in Transaction Detail Reports?

When customizing Data Layout in the invoice Template, there's an "Other" field that can be shown on screen or on print in the Header of the Invoice.

I'd like to have that field shown in a Transaction Detail Report but, unfortunately, it does not appear as a choice for the columns to display when creating Custom Report -> Transaction Detail Report.

 

Has anybody experienced and solved this issue?

 

Thanks

 

Massimo Bortolotto

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Best answer February 27, 2019

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JessT
Moderator

How to include Invoice "Other" Field in Transaction Detail Reports?

Hi Massimo,

 

We're unable to add the Other header as a column on reports.

 

I'll submit feedback for you on this. That way, our product engineers will know that you need it in your business reports.

 

If you have more questions, feel free to go back to this thread.

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Anonymous
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How to include Invoice "Other" Field in Transaction Detail Reports?

RE: I only see a "Customize Report" button and when I click on it I have the column selection where I'm not able to find the "Other" field I'm looking for.

 

Yes, I see that as well. I had thought it available as the Other 1 and Other 2 table columns are.  One wonders.

 

The best I can suggest going forward is to create a custom field on customer records called "My Other" or something and then include it on your invoices or other sales transactions.  You can include this custom field on transaction reports.

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Anonymous
Not applicable

How to include Invoice "Other" Field in Transaction Detail Reports?

It's there.  You may need to "Expand" the report (see button at top of report) in order to see it.

mbortolotto
Level 2

How to include Invoice "Other" Field in Transaction Detail Reports?

Sorry,

 

I cannot see any "Expand" button over my report. I only see a "Customize Report" button and when I click on it I have the column selection where I'm not able to find the "Other" field I'm looking for. Please see attached screenshot

 

Thanks

JessT
Moderator

How to include Invoice "Other" Field in Transaction Detail Reports?

Hi Massimo,

 

We're unable to add the Other header as a column on reports.

 

I'll submit feedback for you on this. That way, our product engineers will know that you need it in your business reports.

 

If you have more questions, feel free to go back to this thread.

Anonymous
Not applicable

How to include Invoice "Other" Field in Transaction Detail Reports?

RE: I only see a "Customize Report" button and when I click on it I have the column selection where I'm not able to find the "Other" field I'm looking for.

 

Yes, I see that as well. I had thought it available as the Other 1 and Other 2 table columns are.  One wonders.

 

The best I can suggest going forward is to create a custom field on customer records called "My Other" or something and then include it on your invoices or other sales transactions.  You can include this custom field on transaction reports.

mbortolotto
Level 2

How to include Invoice "Other" Field in Transaction Detail Reports?

Thank you,

this is a good workaround and I'm going to implement it.

cdwholesal
Level 1

How to include Invoice "Other" Field in Transaction Detail Reports?

Hello:

 

Im facing the same need, i need to pull the info on the "Other Field" into Reports. Please some help.

 

Best Regards.

ZackE
Moderator

How to include Invoice "Other" Field in Transaction Detail Reports?

Hi, cdwholesal.

What you can do is create a custom field, and then you can include it on your Transaction Detail Reports. This is the workaround sense QuickBooks Desktop itself doesn't have an option to pull information from the "Other" field on invoices

Here's how to create a custom field:
1. In the menu bar at the top, select Customers, then Customer Center.
2. Choose the profile you want to edit.
3. Go to the Additional Info tab, then to Define Details.
4. Give it a title in the Label column.
5. In the Use For area, click the option to add it to customer, vendor, or employee profiles.
6. Select Ok to save.

Once you've done this, the custom name field you created will appear in the Additional Info section, and you should be able to pull information from this field into your reports.

If I can assist in any other way, just let me know.

Yana0505
Level 1

How to include Invoice "Other" Field in Transaction Detail Reports?

Hi Jess,

 

I need exactly the same. I found out the Quickbooks is very limited on report creating and merging.

IS there a particular reason we cannot incorporate headers in the report?  It would be very helpful, so we can merge several other documents together without using excel and manual data entry.

Thank you

Yana

Angelyn_T
QuickBooks Team

How to include Invoice "Other" Field in Transaction Detail Reports?

Hello, @Yana0505.

 

I understand the importance of this feature for you and your business. I'll also take note of this and pass along the suggestion to our product engineers. This way, they'll be able to know what our customers needed and might consider the feature in the coming updates.

 

Also, you can visit this page, to stay current with the latest product updates.

 

Post again if you have any other questions. I'm always here to help. Have a great day!

GeneM
Level 2

How to include Invoice "Other" Field in Transaction Detail Reports?

I have the same issue. I need to include the data from the other field which I have renamed Tracking Number into reports. 

 

That way i can see if an order has been shipped or if I have missed entering in the tracking number.

 

It has been two years without any improvements in this area.

ReymondO
QuickBooks Team

How to include Invoice "Other" Field in Transaction Detail Reports?

Thank you for joining the thread, @GeneM.

 

For now, there is no specific timeline as to when this feature will be available in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

 

I can see how this option would be helpful for you and your business. Therefore, let me take note of this as a suggestion to improve your QuickBooks experience.

 

Also, added features are based on the number of requests sent from our customers. If you haven't sent anything yet, I'd recommend doing so.

 

Here's how:

  1. Go to the Help menu and select Send Feedback Online.
  2. Click Product Suggestion.
  3. Enter your suggestions, then fill in the rest of the information.
  4. Select Send Feedback and click Close Window.

Additionally, you can follow the recommended steps that were shared by Anonymous above. This way, you can view the custom field on your transaction reports.

 

You can also visit our Firm of the Future site. This is where we share recent happenings and future developments, such as updates to newly added features.

 

If you have any other concerns, feedback, or questions, don't hesitate and come back to the Community. I'm always here to help you. Have a great day.

GeneM
Level 2

How to include Invoice "Other" Field in Transaction Detail Reports?

Thank you. I have tried this before without result. Either my ideas are ridiculous or waaaay down the list.

 

So I would like to have the ability to include the OTHER (renamed tracking) field as a column in a report.

 

Also, many businesses use order fulfilment centers to pick, pack and send orders. I would be great to be able to email a packing slip directly from the invoice rather than printing it to pdf in a file and then sending via email. Would save me a lot of time

BizBuilderz
Level 1

How to include Invoice "Other" Field in Transaction Detail Reports?

I know that the "Other" header field can't be included in reports but what table holds this information and can that table be accessed via the SDK, QuickBooks Web Connector or some other method of accessing the table data so the data in this field can be copied into a workaround field? I can implement the workaround but I need the historical data as well. So if I can do a one time copy of the historical data into a workaround field then that solves my problem.

Mark_R
QuickBooks Team

How to include Invoice "Other" Field in Transaction Detail Reports?

We're taking note of your feedback and suggestion, @BizBuilderz.

 

At this time, there isn't a way to do a one-time copy of the historical data into a workaround field.

 

I understand that this option is beneficial to you and your business to resolve your problem. For now, I'd suggest submitting feedback to our product engineers. They may look into this suggestion and consider adding this option in future updates. To submit feedback, you can go to the Help menu and select Send Feedback Online. Then, choose Product Suggestions and enter your feedback.

 

You may also want to visit our feedback forum to check the recent updates made in QuickBooks.

 

Please know that the Community forum is always open if you need further assistance with QuickBooks Desktop. Have a good one.

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