QuickBooks Update Unable to Add Item to List

Often the QuickBooks users fail to add items to the list, during the process of conversion from QuickBooks for Mac to a particular QuickBooks for Windows. During the process of conversion from QuickBooks for Mac to a particular QuickBooks for Windows, users often encounter a warning message that says, “Unable to add item to the list“.

Along with this warning message, another message that appears is QuickBooks Unrecoverable Error. If the enterprise version is in use, it is highly recommended to consult the professionals before taking any major step further.

What are the Warning Messages Users Receive Because of the Error?

Here is a list of warning messages users to receive due to the error, QuickBooks Update unable to add item to list:

• QuickBooks cannot finish ADD Item into the list of operations and requires to restart. QuickBooks will start automatically again.
• In multi-user mode, QuickBooks cannot add item to the list.
• Post conversion to QuickBooks for Windows from QuickBooks for Mac version, unable to add item to the list.
• Experiencing error when a new Employee is added to the list.
• Unable to add item to the list during the opening of a file R4 of QuickBooks 2013/13.0.

How to Repair the QuickBooks Unable to Add Item to List Error?

In order to fix this problem, find the items that limit adding by opening and then finding it in the QBWIN.LOG and then removing the item or even fixing the item in the particular QuickBooks for Mac file. Post that, prepare a backup for QuickBooks Desktop and then convert the particular file.

Step 1: Look for the QBWIN.LOG and then open it in your notepad.

Step 2: Go down at the bottom and search for errors. Look for the errors between verify a log and end verify log. In case the search errors are not found between the sections, You can look for them between: end rebuild log, LVL_ERROR – QuickBooks has witnessed an issue and should be shut down.

Step 3: Look for LVL_SEVERE_ERROR– list element write could not terminate and compelling rolling back now. The list name is “Name of QuickBooks list” item name. “Item that is leading the issue” error notification. A record cannot be included in table for transaction.

For instance the LVL_SEVERE_ERROR- list element could not terminate database transaction and is compelling rolling back now:

• List Name: Payment Method
• Item Check: E-Check error message. A record cannot be added to a transaction table. Error code 6032

In QuickBooks for Mac File

Step 1: Navigate to the List menu. Press on the right list to search for a particular item.

Step 2: Look for the list of elements that are added in the QBWIN.LOG and fix it or remove it. In order to remove or delete the particular item, highlight it and then click Edit and then press Delete.

Step 3: Prepare a backup to QuickBooks Desktop and then change the file to QuickBooks Desktop.

In Case the Item is not Listed in QBWIN.LOG

Step 1: In QuickBooks for Mac, Open the Company Files.

Step 2: Resort your lists.

Step 3: Build the company file again. Press File, then click Utilities and then press Rebuild Data.

Step 4: Prepare a backup to QuickBooks Desktop and change the file to QuickBooks Desktop.

Hope it is clear to you why QuickBooks Update unable to add item error arises and how to fix this issue. We have also highlighted what are the possible warning signs of this error.

Still, if you have doubts regarding any of the steps or you think you need assistance in understanding the steps, it will be better if you can connect with Dancing Numbers experts via LIVE CHAT.

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