How do I fix Checkout errors?
Fixing errors found during a database error search ensures the system continues to function correctly and produce reliable results.
What it’s for
Error searches identify issues—but fixing them restores data integrity and prevents those issues from affecting daily operations.
Why you need to fix them
Unresolved errors can lead to larger problems over time:
- Prevent incorrect billing
Errors can cause missing, duplicate, or miscalculated charges and payments.
- Maintain accurate records
Ensure licenses, owners, and transactions are properly linked and complete.
- Avoid system issues
Some errors can trigger failures, unexpected behavior, or blocked processes.
- Ensure reliable reporting
Clean data is essential for accurate financial and operational reports.
- Support compliance and audits
Correct records are critical for accountability and regulatory requirements.
In practice
Running the error search is only the first step. Fixing those errors keeps the system trustworthy—so every transaction, report, and record reflects the correct information.
Running Recalculate
1. Open Connect Animal License > Organization or License > Recalculate.
2. Set up the Recalculate options.
3. Click GO (CTRL+G).
4. Run Checkout again.
Now, run Checkout again to make sure the errors have been fixed.
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