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Xero Sync Error: Account type is invalid for making a payment to/from Bank account status invalid for payment creation

Error

 Account type is invalid for making a payment to/from Bank account status invalid for payment creation

Explanation

This error occurs when the payment account is invalid/not a "bank" type account

Solution

Change the account on the payment to an account that is type 'Bank' for payables, and 'Bank' for receivables

Payables:

  • Go to Payables>>Payments
  • Click History
  • Click the Payment Confirmation Number of the payment with the error
  • Click Edit  and select a payment account that is bank type, save and sync

Receivables:

  • Go to Receivables>>Payments
  • Click the amount of the payment with the error
  • Click Edit  and select a Deposit to that is Bank' or 'Other Current Asset' type, save and sync