Troubleshooting the MYOB ODBC driver
Overview
In order for BudgetLink to connect to your MYOB data file correctly, the MYOB ODBC Driver must be installed and working correctly. This applies to MYOB AccountRight Classic but does not apply to MYOB AccountRight Live.
In order for the MYOB ODBC Driver to function correctly, some components must be configured correctly on your machine. In most situations, these components are installed and there are no problems. If problems are experienced then please follow the steps below for troubleshooting instructions
Specific ODBC Connection Error Messages
If you received any of the following error messages then click the error link for instructions on how to resolve it
BudgetLink could not find a valid ODBC Driver to connect to the (MYOB Data File Name) data file
Test the MYOB ODBC driver using the TestConnection tool from MYOB
Typically the first thing to check is is that the MYOB ODBC Driver is installed and running correctly. To do this MYOB provide a TestConnection utility that can be used to test and see if the MYOB ODBC driver is installed and running correctly. For more information, see Testing the MYOB ODBC driver using the TestConnection tool from MYOB.
Install the MYOB ODBC driver
The MYOB ODBC driver must be installed in order for third-party software to connect to your MYOB Classic data file. For more information, see Installing the MYOB ODBC driver.
Verify and Optimise your Data File
Most errors relating to the MYOB ODBC driver can be resolved by verifying and optimising your data file. For more information, see Verifying and Optimising your MYOB Data File.
Check File and Folder Access Requirements
The MYOB ODBC driver requires Read and Write access to specific folders in order to function properly. For more information, see Checking file and folder access requirements for the MYOB ODBC driver.