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April 30, 2021
Question

Custom fields information not coming in QB API in QuickBooks Advanced

  • April 30, 2021
  • 3 replies
  • 13 views

Hi,

Can you please look at the below issue as one of our customers is facing this issue and it is urgent?


We have a customer who is facing an issue with the Custom fields in QuickBooks Advanced App. They have created string-type custom fields in the QuickBooks Online Advanced. When we make a request to the QuickBooks API, we are not getting the Custom fields information in the API response.

 

Can you please look into the issue? Have you changed anything in the QuickBooks API recently?

 

Thank you

3 replies

Level 10
May 1, 2021

It's great to see you here today, @BWTeam. I'm here to ensure you'll get the right support in completing your task about custom field information using QuickBooks Online (QBO) Advanced.

 

We have a separate and dedicated forum that handles API concerns for QBO Advanced. This is the place where developers, engage with others to discuss programming concerns. I'd suggest posting your question from there. This way, they can provide you an accurate resolution to fix the issue about custom fields. I'll guide you how. 

  1. Go to this link: https://help.developer.intuit.com/s/.
  2. Choose QuickBooks Desktop under What do you need help with?
  3. Click Ask a Question
  4. Log into your existing Intuit Developer Account or create a new one. 
  5. Enter your concern. 
  6. Click Ask

 

I've attached screenshots below that shows the first four steps.

 

Also, you can utilize the helpful API topics (i.e., API Explorer ) through the API Docs & Tools menu for further reference. 

 

Please keep me posted on how it goes. You can count me in if you have other concerns. I'll gladly help. Take care and stay safe.

BWTeamAuthor
May 3, 2021

Okay, thank you.

December 12, 2025

I’m having an issue with the QuickBooks Online API where none of my invoice custom fields are being returned. I created around 7 custom fields in the QuickBooks UI under Settings → Lists → Custom Fields, and all of them are enabled for Sales and Invoices. However, when I retrieve any invoice through the API, the CustomField array is always empty. For example, when I call the invoice endpoint using my realm ID and minor version, the API returns all regular invoice details but the CustomField section is completely empty. Can someone confirm whether invoice custom fields should appear in the API response, and if they should, what steps are needed to make them show up?

QuickBooks Team
December 12, 2025

Hi, RAP-Ventures. I'm here to ensure you receive the right support to complete your task related to custom field information in QuickBooks Online (QBO) Advanced.

 

For API-related concerns, QuickBooks Online Advanced has a dedicated forum specifically designed for developers. This platform allows developers to connect, collaborate, and discuss programming questions or challenges.

 

I recommend posting your question there for accurate and expert assistance with your custom fields issue.

 

Here's how you can do that:

 

  1. Visit the Intuit Developer Support page: https://help.developer.intuit.com/s/.
  2. Under What do you need help with, select QuickBooks Online.
  3. Click Ask a Question.
  4. Sign in to your Intuit Developer Account or create a new one if you don’t already have one.
  5. Enter the details of your concern.
  6. Click Ask to post your question.

This forum is an excellent resource for addressing your API concerns effectively. If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out.