Smart Fill: previous year file not available or not valid

Cause

1. In the File and accounting properties command, Options tab, the indication of previous year's file is missing.
2. In the File and accounting properties command, Options tab, the "Smart fill with transactions from previous year" box is not ticked.

Solution

1. In the File and accounting properties command, Options tab, use the Browse button to search and select previous year's file. It will show in the "File from previous year" box.
2. In the File and accounting properties command, Options tab, tick the "Smart fill with transactions from previous year" box.