Merging Duplicate Item Descriptions (Versions 14 and higher)

Over the many years of managing your PowerChurch system, it's possible that you could have created duplicate item descriptions or no longer need certain item descriptions. This may occur if you have created new federal withholding items each year or created multiple pastor-related items for different pastors. Regardless, the reasons could vary but Powerchurch has the functionality necessary to merge and simplify your setup.

1. First of all, use the PowerChurch Plus Backup feature located under the Utilities menu to make a backup copy of Accounting data. You may choose to backup All Data Files as an extra precaution.
2. Start by navigating to Accounting > Payroll > Setup and Merge Item Descriptions.
   
3. Next, read the warning and select the item descriptions you wish to merge. When sure of your selection click OK to finalize the merge.
   
4. Success! You have merged two item descriptions. Navigate back to the Maintain Item Descriptions menu to check your work.