How to resolve "Turnover and Liability “MUST” have a footnote attached if reported with 0" XBRL validation error

Published: 16/05/2023

When validating and exporting an error is received stating that there “MUST” be a footnote attached for the Revenue and/or Liabilities.
This occurs as the prior year for Revenue and/or Liabilities is zero which also requires a footnote.

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Answer:

Go to the statement and right click on the prior year cell click and select Add/Edit XBRL footnote
Add the required information detailing why the prior year is zero, then click Save
Validate and Export

Note: When the current year is zero these footnotes will be added on the mandatory information page.

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