Zoho Books CRM Sync Not Working

How to fix it

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1. FIX 1Check the sync log

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   1. 01Go to Settings > Integrations > Zoho CRM in Zoho Books
   2. 02Open the sync history or error log
   3. 03Note the failing records and error messages
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. FIX 2Fix records and run Instant Sync

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   1. 01Correct or remove the records with errors
   2. 02Click Instant Sync for the affected module (contacts, items, invoices)
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. FIX 3Check modules and permissions

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   1. 01Make sure the CRM module is enabled and the integration user has access
   2. 02Confirm the sync module setting has not changed
   Did this fix it? Yes No

4. FIX 4Contact support for two-way changes

   1. 01Changing the contact sync module on two-way sync is not supported in the UI; contact Zoho Books support
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

Invoices not visible in CRM, contacts not syncing, 'customer not linked to module' or 'module disabled' errors, integration shows active but last sync is old.

Why it happens

• C-01Records that failed during the last sync
• C-02Contact sync module changed (Accounts vs Accounts and Contacts)
• C-03CRM module or permissions changed
• C-04Two-way sync settings that cannot be changed

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