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Error: 'Cannot Read Transaction2022.dat'

Updated over a month ago

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To Rebuild Transaction details follow the below steps:

  1. Only 1 user in HandiLedger (Practice Manager/Handisoft must be closed)

  2. Select the Entity, then go to Tools, Rebuild Database Files

  3. In the Selected Entity data area, tick Transaction Details only

  4. Click Rebuild and follow the prompts.

If you receive an error 'Cannot Rebuild', your rebuild has failed please follow the below steps:

Note: There are 2 folders that require checking for the REB files

  1. Navigate to the Hsoft\Data folder location

  2. In the type column find the files with the type REB

  3. Rename or delete the REB files

  4. Within the Data folder select the WHO folder

  5. Search for the Entity code, click into the folder

  6. In the type column find the files with the type REB

  7. Rename or delete the REB files

  8. Once all the REB files have been renamed or deleted, re-run the Rebuild.

If you require further assistance, please raise a new case online and reference the title of this article, including any screenprints or information to assist.

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