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This information applies to MYOB AccountRight version 19. For later versions, see our help centre.


 

 

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Here are some solutions to the most common email errors and issues. Can't find what you need? Try the community forum or contact us.

I'm getting an error


"Cannot load "MAPI32.dll". Please install MAPI."

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The error "Cannot load "MAPI32.dll". Please install MAPI" means a required component (MAPI) is missing from your computer. To fix it, complete these steps on the computer you send emails from:

  1. Right-click the following link and choose to save the file to your Desktop: MAPI Fixit Tool.
  2. Double-click the downloaded ZIP file to open it. You'll see it contains a single file called CheckMAPI.VBS
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  3. Double-click the file CheckMAPI.VBS to open the tool.
    If this warning appears, click Yes, open this file.
  4. Follow the on-screen prompts to run the tool and fix your issue.

If you need to undo the changes made by this tool, double-click the file CheckMAPI.VBS to run the tool again. You'll then have the option to restore your original Windows settings.

"An email session could not be started. Please check your MAPI installation."

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The error "An email session could not be started. Please check your MAPI installation" can occur if you're not using Microsoft Outlook 2007 - 2016 (32-bit) to send your emails.

If you are using Microsoft Outlook 2007 - 2016 (32-bit), you can fix this error by uninstalling and reinstalling AccountRight.

"A program is trying to access e-mail address information stored in Outlook"

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The error "A program is trying to access e-mail address information stored in Outlook" is an Outlook security warning which occurs when sending an email through a 3rd party program. The email is from AccountRight so it's fine to click Allow to send it.

You can stop this message by changing a preference in Microsoft Outlook. This is a temporary solution which should only be done if you have up-to-date antivirus software on your computer. This Outlook security setting is intended to prevent malicious and unauthorised access to Outlook, so you should discuss the implications of changing it with an IT person.

To change the Outlook preference

Outlook 2010 or later

  1. Close Microsoft Outlook.
  2. Simultaneously hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and right-click the Outlook icon (or shortcut) and choose Run as administrator.
  3. In Microsoft Outlook go to the File menu and choose Options.
  4. Click Trust Centre, then click Trust Centre Settings.
  5. Click Programmatic Access. This will display 3 options.
  6. Select the first or last option - whichever best suits your needs. If the middle option (Always warn me about suspicious activity) is selected, you will still be prompted to allow or deny each time you send an email from AccountRight.
  7. Click OK.

Outlook 2007

  1. In Microsoft Outlook go to the Tools menu and choose Trust Centre.
  2. Click Trust Centre Settings.
  3. Click Programmatic Access. This will display 3 options.
  4. Select the first or last option - whichever best suits your needs. If the middle option (Always warn me about suspicious activity) is selected, you will still be prompted to allow or deny each time you send an email from AccountRight.
  5. Click OK.
"A program is trying to send an e-mail message on your behalf"

The error "A program is trying to send an e-mail message on your behalf" is an Outlook security warning which occurs when sending an email through a 3rd party program. The email is from AccountRight so it's fine to click Allow to send it.

You can stop this message by changing a preference in Microsoft Outlook. This is a temporary solution which should only be done if you have up-to-date antivirus software on your computer. This Outlook security setting is intended to prevent malicious and unauthorised access to Outlook, so you should discuss the implications of changing it with an IT person.

To change the Outlook preference

Outlook 2010 or later

  1. Close Microsoft Outlook.
  2. Simultaneously hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and right-click the Outlook icon (or shortcut) and choose Run as administrator.
  3. In Microsoft Outlook go to the File menu and choose Options.
  4. Click Trust Centre, then click Trust Centre Settings.
  5. Click Programmatic Access. This will display 3 options.
  6. Select the first or last option - whichever best suits your needs. If the middle option (Always warn me about suspicious activity) is selected, you will still be prompted to allow or deny each time you send an email from AccountRight.
  7. Click OK.

Outlook 2007

  1. In Microsoft Outlook go to the Tools menu and choose Trust Centre.
  2. Click Trust Centre Settings.
  3. Click Programmatic Access. This will display 3 options.
  4. Select the first or last option - whichever best suits your needs. If the middle option (Always warn me about suspicious activity) is selected, you will still be prompted to allow or deny each time you send an email from AccountRight.
  5. Click OK.
"The attachment file was created successfully, but there was an error writing it."

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The error "The attachment file was created successfully, but there was an error writing it" can be fixed by changing the properties of your AccountRight v19 shortcut (the icon you click to start AccountRight):

  1. Close AccountRight.
  2. Right-click the AccountRight shortcut and choose Properties.
  3. Take note of the Target as shown in this example:
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  4. Change the Target by adding the following at the start (you can copy this and paste it in front of your existing Target):

    C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /C "set __COMPAT_LAYER=RUNASINVOKER & start

    Example: If your Target is C:\Plus19\Myob.exe change it to: C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /C "set __COMPAT_LAYER=RUNASINVOKER & start C:\Plus19\Myob.exe"
     
  5. Click OK.

Still getting the error? Try uninstalling and reinstalling AccountRight.

"I/O Error in Routine"

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The error "I/O Error in Routine" can be caused by a temporary PDF file on your computer which is preventing the document from being created and emailed. For help finding and deleting this file, see Error: "I/O Error in Routine" when emailing.

"Either there is no default mail client or the current mail client cannot fulfill the messaging request"

The error "Either there is no default mail client or current mail client cannot fulfill the request" will occur if you're using the 64-bit version of Microsoft Office. Your MYOB software is only compatible with the 32-bit version of Microsoft Office.

If you're using the 32-bit version of Microsoft Office and receiving this error, please see the Microsoft support article.

Something else isn't working


Pictures missing from email attachments

If pictures are missing from your emailed attachments, see Images not displaying in customised forms.

Sent emails not appearing in Outbox or Sent Items folder

If your emails from AccountRight aren't appearing in the Outbox or Sent Items folder, make sure Outlook is set as your default email program.

AccountRight is closing when sending multiple emails (Outlook 2016 only)

If AccountRight is closing when sending multiple emails through Microsoft Outlook 2016, it usually means Outlook needs fixing. Repairing Microsoft Outlook should fix this problem - see this Microsoft support article for help.

Field missing from emailed attachment

If a field is missing from an emailed attachment (but the field shows when the form is printed), customise the form to make the field larger or reduce the size of the font in the field.

See this support note for instructions .

PDF not attached to email

If your emails from AccountRight don't have PDF attachments, security software on your computer might be interfering with the email being sent from AccountRight to Outlook. Try temporarily disabling security software (antivirus, firewall, etc.) to see if this identifies the program which might be interfering. You might need help from an IT person to resolve this issue.

As a temporary workaround, you can save the document as a PDF file and use Outlook to attach it to an email. To save a document as a PDF file from AccountRight, display the document then click Send To and choose PDF.

Removing emails waiting to be sent (without sending them)

If you have an email waiting to be sent from AccountRight but you don't want to send it, open the transaction and change the Delivery Status to Already Printed or Sent .

If you have lots of emails waiting that you don't want to send, disconnect your computer from the internet, "send" the emails from AccountRight, then delete them from the Outbox in Outlook. You can then reconnect your computer to the internet.

Can't select a customer or supplier when emailing

If you can't select a contact when emailing, make sure the customer's or supplier's card isn't set to Inactive (check on the Profile Tab of their card).

Be aware that customer statements can't be emailed if the customer's outstanding balance is zero. Similarly, supplier remittance advices can't be emailed if the supplier accounts payable balance is zero.

Setting "To Be Emailed" as the default invoice delivery method for a customer

You can set the Invoice Delivery preference on the Selling Details tab of the customer's card (Card File command centre > Cards List > Customer tab > open the card > Selling Details tab).

Sent emails include an attachment called "Winmail.dat"

Using AccountRight v19.11.2 (Australia only)?

Sent emails might include an attachment called "Winmail.dat". We'll release an update soon which will address this issue. Until then, we've attached a file below to fix this issue. Right-click the attachment ( MapiEX Disable.txt) and choose Save target as (or Save link as) and save the file in your AccountRight folder (e.g. C:\Premier19 or C:\Plus 19, etc.).

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MapiEX Disable.txt

If you're not using AccountRight v19.11.2 and Outlook is set up to compose emails in Rich Text Format, Outlook will sometimes attach a file called "Winmail.dat" to your emails. To stop this, ensure Outlook is set up to compose emails in HTML or Plain Text. This setting is usually under the Mail settings in Outlook.

In Outlook 2010 and later: File > Options > Mail > Compose messages

In Outlook 2007: Tools > Options > Mail Format > Message Format

Emails are sent from the wrong email address

If emails from AccountRight are being sent from the wrong email address, make sure your preferred email address is set as the default in Outlook.

I'm being prompted to 'Choose Profile' when emailing

If you're being prompted to 'Choose Profile' or to select a Profile Name when emailing, make sure Microsoft Outlook is open then resend the emails.

  FAQs


Which email program can I use to send emails?

AccountRight v19 works with Microsoft Outlook 2007 - 2016 (32-bit versions only).

If you have an Office 365 subscription, make sure Outlook is installed locally.

What AccountRight version do I need to work with Outlook 2016?

You'll be able to use Microsoft Outlook 2016 if you're using a newer AccountRight version. If you have an Office 365 subscription, make sure Outlook is installed locally.

If you're in...You'll need to use...
AustraliaAccountRight Plus, Premier or Enterprise v19.11.2 (or later)
New ZealandAccountRight Standard, Plus, Premier or Enterprise v19.8.1 (or later)

To check your current AccountRight version, go to the Help menu and choose About AccountRight. To check for updates, go to the Help menu and choose Updates and then Check for Updates.

To learn more about managing software updates, see the AccountRight help (Australia | New Zealand).

Can I use a web email service through Outlook?

If you usually send emails via a web email service, such as Gmail, you can most likely access and send emails from Microsoft Outlook via IMAP or POP.

You'll need to refer to your email provider's instructions on how to access and send your emails from Outlook, but here's some information that might help you out: