"File exists but no overwrite allowed" error when transferring client data in ProSeries
by Intuit•1• Updated 4 months ago
This message occurs when you are trying to transfer a client file that has the same file name as a file that already exists in ProSeries. If this message results for a client that should exist already in the HomeBase, but doesn't show, run Database Maintenance:
If you wish to transfer and overwrite the existing client file you can change the program settings to allow this. Once a client file is overwritten, the data existing before the transfer can't be recovered.
- From the HomeBase menu, choose Tools then Options.
- Choose Transfer from the left side of the screen.
- Check the box that says Overwrite Existing Client Files.
- Click the OK button.
- Transfer the client again.