Batch number xxxx already exists in the direct deposit transaction file

Here’s a quick resolution to a very common error message that occurs with Sage MAS 90 or MAS 200 Payroll Direct Deposit (Extended Solution PR-1017).

If you receive the message:

“Batch number xxx already exists in the direct deposit transacton file”

While trying to update your payroll register — take the following action:

1. Go to Payroll
2. Direct Deposit Menu
3. Generate Direct Deposit Interface
4. Select the second option on the menu – Purge Direct Deposit Interface Files
5. Select a beginning date that is early enough to remove the offending register number (Tip: In some instances I’ve had to go back as far as 1900 even though I was certain we weren’t using Sage MAS 90 payroll Direct Deposit then…;-)  )

Link: Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Direct Deposit Manual (PR-1017)