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How do I fix a "Category and distribution discrepancy error?"


This error message displays when an invalid number has been assigned to a distribution code. The distribution code must begin with the category code.

 

Examples of valid distribution codes:

  • If the Utility Billing category code is 1, then the distributions that belong to the Utility Billing category must begin with the number 1 followed by the number that is assigned to the distribution: 101.

  • If Taxes are assigned to category 2, and then all of the distributions tied to the Taxes category also need to begin with the number 2 and all of the distributions for Taxes should be assigned to 201 - 299.

 

Fixing a "Category and distribution discrepancy error"

1. Open Connect Cash Receipting > Organization > Categories.

2. Use the Look Up bar to enter the category code. Press Enter.

3. Click to select the Distributions tab.

4. Click to select the distribution that is causing the error.

5. Click to select the field titled Distribution Code.

6. Delete the distribution code.

7. Enter the category code followed by the distribution code.

Examples of valid distribution codes:

  • If the Utility Billing category code is 1, then the distributions that belong to the Utility Billing category must begin with the number 1 followed by the number that is assigned to the distribution: 101.

  • If Taxes are assigned to category 2, and then all of the distributions tied to the Taxes category also need to begin with the number 2 and all of the distributions for Taxes should be assigned to 201 - 299.

8. Click Save (CTRL+S).

The error is fixed.

 

 

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