Foot?? What does it mean?

[bgt]

We had a problem with a voided check. It did not void the splits to the GL Account. Then when we tried to make a GL report it says that in 3 GL accounts an entry did not foot!! We were then instructed to call the tek center and have our data validated!! What do you think happened? THX

[SMC]

"Foot" is a term that comes from accounting being done on ledger paper. You would add a column and put the total at the foot of the column.

So what the error means is that when Peachtree adds the month's activity to the month's beginning balance, it doesn't match the number that Peachtree has stored as the ending balance. This problem is usually repairable without losing any data. But be safe and make a backup before running tests to fix it. This link to Peachtree's knowledgebase gives step by step instructions to correct it.

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[TheWolf]

Just go to File, Data Verification, and if it is a normal footing error it will initiate the test needed. Then verify reports afterwards for accuracy. If they are incorrect you can adjust or delte transactions. If it is severely messed up then restore back up and call a consultant to help with data repair. Sage Support is the last place you should ever call or trust for data repair.