You can import Estimates from Excel spreadsheets or text files directly into QuickBooks Online using the SaasAnt Transactions (Online) application.
Pre Requisites:
Connect your QuickBooks Online to SaasAnt Transactions (Online) App from QuickBooks AppStore by clicking the "Get App Now" button. You can get a free trial of the product in the QuickBooks AppStore.
Steps to Import Estimates into QuickBooks Online
To import estimates into QuickBooks Online using the SaasAnt Transactions (Online) application, follow the steps below
Click on the "Upload File" Menu and upload your file.
Step 1: Select your file and spreadsheet which has the estimates that you want to import.
Step 2: Select the QuickBooks entity as Estimate.
Step 3: Set up the mapping of the columns in your estimates import file to the corresponding fields in QuickBooks (Refer below Section).
Step 4: Click Import and your estimates will be directly added to your QuickBooks company.
The important step in the import is to map your file headers to QuickBooks field in Step 3 of the import. Some key steps below:
- You need to map your file headers to "SaasAnt Transactions (Online)" fields.This mapping will enable us to import your transactions properly in to QuickBooks company.
- In the mapping screen, we have the "Preview Mapping" button which can help you to visualize your current mappings as per the QuickBooks screen with your file headers.
- Please refer basics of field mappings for more info. If you have any confusion or doubts, feel free to drop an email to [email protected].
How to Import Estimates into QuickBooks Online (New User Interface 2.0)
1) Login into SaasAnt Transaction Online
2) Select the New Import Tab.
4) Select the QuickBooks entity as "Estimates"
5) Select the files you want to upload.
6) Set up the Mapping of the columns in your Estimates.
7) Select the "Preview Mapping" button to visualize current mapping based on QuickBooks.
8) Select the "Review" button to view the mapped Excel data according to the QuickBooks file headers.
9) Select the Upload tab.
10) The data was imported successfully into Quickbooks.
Let’s have a look at the SaasAnt Transactions Online Fields.
SaasAnt Transactions (Online) Fields
| Field Name | Format | Description |
| Estimate No | 21 Characters | Reference number for the transaction. By default, this value is used only for internal processing by SaasAnt Transactions (Online), and QuickBooks auto-generates a new value. This can be changed in the import settings. |
| Customer | Characters | Name of the customer. |
| Estimate Date | Date | Date of the transaction |
| Expiration Date | Date | Date by which estimate must be accepted before invalidation. |
| Billing Address Line 1 | Characters | First line of the billing address. |
| Billing Address Line 2 | Characters | Second line of the billing address. |
| Billing Address Line 3 | Characters | Third line of the billing address. |
| Billing Address City | Characters | City name of the billing address. |
| Billing Address Postal Code | Characters | Zip code of the billing address. |
| Billing Address Country | Characters | Country name of the billing address. |
| Billing Address Country Subdivision Code | Characters | Region within a country. For example, state name for USA, province name for Canada. |
| Shipping Address Line 1 | Characters | First line of the shipping address. |
| Shipping Address Line 2 | Characters | Second line of the shipping address. |
| Shipping Address Line 3 | Characters | Third line of the shipping address. |
| Shipping Address City | Characters | City name of the shipping address. |
| Shipping Address Postal Code | Characters | Zip code of the shipping address. |
| Shipping Address Country | Characters | Country name of the shipping address. |
| Shipping Address Country Subdivision Code | Characters | Region within a country. For example, state name for USA, province name for Canada. |
| Memo | Characters | Organization-private note about the transaction. By default, this note will not appear on the transaction records. |
| Estimate Status | Characters | Status of the estimate. Accepted, Closed, Pending, Rejected |
| Accepted By | Characters | Name of customer who accepted the estimate. Valid only if Estimate Status is "Accepted". |
| Accepted Date | Date | Date estimate was accepted. Valid only if Estimate Status is "Accepted". |
| Message displayed on invoice | Characters | User-entered message to the customer; this message is visible to end user on their transactions. |
| Email | Characters | Email address. The address format must follow the RFC 822 standard. |
| Print Status | Boolean | The print status. TRUE / FALSE, T/F |
| Email Status | Boolean | The email status. TRUE / FALSE, T/F |
| Global Tax Calculation | Characters | Method in which tax is applied.
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| Shipping | Decimal | The shipping amount for this transaction. |
| Shipping Tax Code | Characters | The TaxCode associated with shipping charges. |
| Discount Amount | Decimal | The discount amount. You may either enter a discount percent or a discount amount. If the percent is specified, it will override the amount. |
| Discount Percent | Decimal | Percentage by which the amount due is reduced, from 0% to 100%. To enter a discount of 8.5% use 8.5, not 0.085. You may either enter a discount percent or a discount amount. If the percent is specified, it will override the amount. |
| Discount Account | Characters | |
| Service Date | Date | Date when the service is performed. |
| Product/Service | Characters | Product Name or SKU. |
| Product/Service Description | 4000 Characters | Product Description. |
| Product/Service Quantity | Decimal | Number of items for the line. |
| Product/Service Rate | Decimal | |
| Product/Service Amount | Decimal | |
| Product/Service Tax Code | Characters | The Tax Code associated with this line. GST/ VAT |
| Product/Service Tax Amount | Decimal | The calculated tax amount for a product line . Applicable only for Tax calculated Transactions. This value will be ignored for Tax Inclusive Transactions. |
| Product/Service Class | Characters | The Class name associated with this line. |
| Deposit | Decimal | The deposit made towards this invoice. |
| Location | Characters | Department or Location name. |
| Custom Field Value (1) | 31 Characters | Value of the custom field. |
| Custom Field Value (2) | 31 Characters | Value of the custom field. |
| Custom Field Value (3) | 31 Characters | Value of the custom field. |
| Currency Code | Characters | Reference to the Currency in which all amounts on the associated transaction are expressed E.g. USD |
| Exchange Rate | Decimal | Default is 1, applicable if Multi-Currency is enabled for the company. The number of home currency units it takes to equal one unit of currency specified by Currency Code field. |
FAQ's
Most of us would have some questions while moving data to your QuickBooks Online. Some of them for your reference below:
- Will your application support Multi Line Transactions?
Yes. It will. More Info...
- I made some mistakes in the mapping. Your application imported wrongly.So my QuickBooks file got corrupted. Is there any way to undo or revert?
Sometimes it happens due to the wrong mapping. It is possible to delete the entire transactions which went wrong. Our DELETE feature is the rescue. More Info...
- I want to import Estimates using SKU's. Is it supported?
Yes. It is. You need to enable couple of settings while importing. More Info...
- I want to get an email for each upload. Is it possible?
Yes. It is. You need to enable couple of settings while importing. More Info...
- Does your app support taxes?
Yes. It does. Tax model.
- I don't want to create products automatically for my Estimates. I can't create products before each upload. Is it supported?
Yes. It is. You need to enable couple of settings while importing. However. you can control this behavior. More Info...
- My file has some specific date format. I don't want to change the file. Will your product support all date formats?
Yes. You can select the specific date format as per your requirement. More Info...
- Do you have any sample templates?
Yes. We do have. Sample template for Imports.
- What are the file types supported by your application?
txt, csv, xls, xlsx files
- How do I report the issues if I stuck?
Feel free to drop an email to [email protected]
Possible Failures & Troubleshooting Tips
The given Currency is different than the default currency of the Customer.Please refer the Customer's Currency in QuickBooks & update the same currency in Currency Field.
There is an another invoice has the same reference number.Please use the another reference number.
You have disabled "Assign the Estimate / Invoice / Journal Entry / Sales Receipt Numbers automatically" in Import Settings. By enabling this feature, QuickBooks will automatically assign numbers for the transaction. If you need Duplicate Invoice Number, you need to enable "Import Duplicate Reference No" in Import Settings.
The given Quantity & Rate is not equal to given Amount. Please verify those fields.
Please provide valid account name in "Discount Account" field.
You have given the Discount in Percentage & Real Value. Please use one of the value.
Kindly verify the given email address format. It should be in [email protected] format.
The Line Item amount is missing for the particular line item.
You have mentioned "Global Tax Calculation" as TaxIncluded or Tax Excluded ,but the Tax code is missing for the line items. Please change the "Global Tax Calculation" as "NotApplicable" or provide valid Tax Code for each line items.
If you have provided Shipping Address or Currency ,then please make sure you have enabled Shipping & Multi-Currency feature in QuickBooks Online.
Sometimes if the Product or Service does not have valid sales account in QuickBooks, you will get this error.
There is no match found for given Customer Name.
Please enable "Auto Creation of List Entities (Vendor, Customer)" feature in import settings to create the customer automatically.
Please provide the valid amounts (Non Negative) in Line Item Amount Field.
Please provide the valid amounts (Non Negative) in Discount Amount Field.
Please find the Estimates/Quotes template attached here for your reference: