QuickBooks users often face many errors while operating the software. Some error gets annoying sometimes when not resolved immediately. Error in QuickBooks is a common problem faced by everyone at any time. The occurrence of these errors is possible due to any reason like updating the software or internet connection issues, etc. Several errors can be also resolved by following simple corrective measures but a few errors require more focus. One such error is the QuickBooks Unable to Add Item to List error. This error occurs when a user is converting his QuickBooks Version from QuickBooks for MAC to QuickBooks for Windows.
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This kind of error requires technical knowledge to rectify. Hence, we recommend you get in touch with our expert ProAdvisors to get a helping hand. Our QuickBooks-certified ProAdvisor is highly experienced and will resolve this issue for you within a few minutes. To get in touch with our experts just dial our helpline number i.e. +1-800-360-4183.
Error Message Associated with This Error
Whenever QuickBooks is unable to add item to a list error occurs it appears with a warning message on the screen. This warning message states:
- QuickBooks unable to add item to the list.
- QuickBooks is unable to finish the operation for ADD item into the list and needs to restart.
What are the factors that cases QuickBooks Unable to Add Item to List Error?
- When the QuickBooks company files get corrupted.
- You are using an outdated version of QuickBooks Desktop.
- Adding a new Employee to the list can trigger this error.
- The permissions to add items in the list are insufficient.
- INI file is corrupted or damaged.
- You are using QuickBooks in multi-user mode.
How to resolve QuickBooks Unable to add item to list error?
- Locate the QBWIN.LOG file in the QuickBooks directory.
- Additionally, this file must be opened in Notepad or MS Word.
- To do this, right-click the file and select Open with.
- Now select Notepad from the list of programs.
- Now search for errors between the validation protocol and the final validation protocol.
- You can also search for the error between: "Rebuild Log, LVL_ERROR - QuickBooks has encountered a problem and needs to shut down.
- Then search for “rebuild log, LVL_ERROR – QuickBooks has faced a problem and needs a shut down.
- Now search for the following: ’LVL-SEVERE-ERROR _the list element write failed to abort Tran. forced for a roll back now. list name:’
- Name of QuickBooks list item name: Item that is causing the issue error message: Record was not added to the trans. table. E.g.: LVL_SEVERE_ERROR – List element write failed to abort database transaction and forcing rolling back now.
- List name: Payment method.
- Product name: E-Check.
- Error message: No records were added to the transaction table. "Error code: -6032.
The next step is to address the QuickBooks for Mac file
- Access the Lists menu and navigate to the correct list to find the item identified above.
- Now see the list of components in QBWIN.LOG and repair or remove them.
- To delete an item, select it, choose Edit Options, and click the Delete key.
- The next step requires you to convert the file to QuickBooks Desktop and create a backup of this file.
Conclusion:
After the user goes through the steps above, it should be easy to deal with the QuickBooks Unable to Add Item to List error. However, if the error is bothering you even after performing the steps above, then in that case, talk to the experts. Our QuickBooks support using our toll-free number +1-800-360-4183 is recommended. We are a team of skilled technical experts, working to provide the best possible solutions to all QuickBooks-related problems.
