QuickBooks Error #3100 or #6240: Duplicate Name Exists

QuickBooks is not able to differentiate a Customer and a Vendor with the same name. It is best practice to add a number or symbol to the Vendor Name, when entering the same name as a Customer.

The QuickBooks error message below may occur, when adding a Vendor with the same name as a Customer or vice verse. QuickBooks is not able to differentiate a Customer and a Vendor with the same name. It is best practice to add a number or symbol to the Vendor Name, when entering the same name as a Customer.

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