Try each of the following steps in order until the error is resolved:
 
  1. Make sure the Attribute meets all requirements:
    1. Open General Ledger Configuration and click Attributes
    2. Highlight Accounts and ensure the attribute is and Account Attribute
    3. Under Data Type, ensure the type is Table
  2. Verify that the attribute exists on at least one Expense account by:
    1. Open an expense account and verify the attribute is on the Attributes tab

    or
    1. Create a new Account query
    2. On the Criteria tab, expand Account and select Account category Equals Expense
    3. Expand Account Attributes and select the missing Attribute. Filter on Not Blank
    4. On the Output tab, select Account number and Description

     
  3. If the account attribute is new, run the Update Accounts Plug-in to add the attribute to The Raiser's Edge
  4. If not already configured, establish the connection between The Raiser's Edge and The Financial Edge