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Why isn't my checklist item showing up on a worksheet?
Why isn't my checklist item showing up on a worksheet?
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Written by Hannah Olsson
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If a checklist item isn’t showing up, it’s likely due to a misalignment between the worksheet's tag and checklist template's tag. Below is an explanation and steps to resolve this.

💡 Tip: For a checklist item to appear on a worksheet, the worksheet’s tag must match the checklist item’s tag.

In the image below:

  • The checklist item is tagged with ASS.CUR.BAN.

  • The worksheet is tagged with ASS.CUR.

  • Since the worksheet’s tag does not match this, the checklist item will not appear.

However, in this example, the worksheet’s tag does match the checklist item’s tag (ASS.CUR.BAN), so the checklist item is displayed.

Step 1: Ensure the worksheet tag and checklist report code align

Checklist items appear on a worksheet when their tags match. Follow these steps to check for alignment:

  1. Check the worksheet tag

    • Open the relevant worksheet and take note of the tag assigned to it.

    • Update the tag if necessary (if using the Xero integration, update the account's report code)

  2. Check the checklist procedure tag

    • Open the checklist template and find the procedure that isn’t appearing.

    • Confirm that the tag linked to this procedure matches the worksheet tag.

Step 2: Ensure the checklist template is attached to the job

For checklist items to appear, the template they belong to must be linked to the workpaper:

  1. Open the workpaper in question

  2. Navigate to the Settings section, then Checklist

  3. Ensure the relevant Checklist has been selected

  4. Select Save

Step 3: Ensure the checklist template has been synced to open workpapers

If recent changes were made to the checklist template, ensure those changes are reflected in the workpaper:

  1. Go to the Templates then Checklists

  2. Select the Checklist template you would like to sync to open workpapers

  3. Click Sync to Open Workpapers to update the job with the latest version of the template.

⚠️ Warning: By syncing the template to open workpapers, you may revert the status of checklists and alter the job’s progress. Carefully consider the impacts before proceeding.

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