thread Re: what is "Auto Add Item to Check is an optional field" in Orders, Menu Items, Catalog & Fulfilment

what is "Auto Add Item to Check is an optional field"

RSPC — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 14:43:29 GMT

I am importing items to Library in a new account and I have this message after I click the import:

Auto Add Item to Check is an optional field. Use Y or N."

I can't find how to fix this. Can someone help?

Re: what is "Auto Add Item to Check is an optional field"

Valentina — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 15:53:03 GMT

Are you able to share a screenshot of the error message here so we can see where it is appearing?

Any steps you took before seeing the error message would be helpful too - thanks, @RSPC!

Re: what is "Auto Add Item to Check is an optional field"

Donnie-M — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:21:44 GMT

I think this is an error where you may not have a field in your file for auto add item to check with a Y or N for yes or no.

This field is a flag at the bottom of each item page under the dashboard that tells square whether the item goes directly on the tab/check or if you want to go through modifiers and variations before adding the item to the check. It works like this:

Bottle of coke with Auto Add as Yes when you tap Soda it goes straight on right side ready to be paid out. If it is selected No to Auto Add it brings up the detail items for notes/modifiers first then you tap Add for it to go on the check.

If you are importing an older catalog it may not have always been an option/field. The column for Auto Add Item to Check is directly after the price column in .xls/.csv if you are looking at it on a spreadsheet and should have either a Y or an N.

Re: what is "Auto Add Item to Check is an optional field"

Valentina — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 23:49:38 GMT

Oh, hm - I'm so sorry but I am still not quite sure exactly what error message you're referring to, @Donnie-M. A screenshot would really help with my understanding, if it's possible for you to share here!

It now sounds like you may be requesting a feature that isn't currently available - is that right?
Or are you asking a question about an issue you are running into while importing items?