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QuickBooks Online Sync Error: Bill invoice date is in a closed period in QBO. Please use a more recent invoice date on the bill.

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Error

Errors can be:

  • Bill invoice date is in a closed period in QBO. Please use a more recent invoice date on the bill.
  • Bill is in a closed period in QBO. Record this change manually in QBO or open books in QBO to allow this change to sync.
  • Bill is in a closed period in QBO. Delete the bill manually in QBO or open books in QBO to allow this change to sync.
  • Invoice date is in a closed period in QBO. Please use a more recent invoice date on the bill.
  • Invoice is in a closed period in QBO. Record this change manually in QBO or open books in QBO to allow this change to sync.
  • Invoice is in a closed period in QBO. Delete this invoice manually in QBO or open books in QBO to allow this change to sync.
  • Payment process date is in a closed period in QBO.

 

Explanation

This error occurs when a bill or payment is trying to sync to QuickBooks Online (QBO), but the accounting period is closed in QBO.

 

Solution

To resolve this error, you can:

  • Open the books in QBO to allow the transaction to sync (not recommended)
  • Change the date of the transaction if it is a bill or invoice, to a date within an open period in QBO
  • Record the transaction/update in QBO manually and contact Customer Support to clear the sync error