After updating from version 25.11.27.3143 to the latest Manager Desktop version (26.5.15.3603) today, I noticed several significant changes/issues relating to VAT 3 reporting:
- Previously saved VAT 3 reports no longer appear to be stored as before, and instead seem to be temporarily generated each time.
- The itemised totals within the VAT 3 report are no longer clickable. In previous versions, clicking an amount would open the underlying transactions contributing to that figure, which was extremely useful for reconciliation and audit tracing.
- After opening my business file in the newer version, I then discovered I could no longer reopen the same backup file in version 25.11.27.3143, although nothing changed. This effectively prevented reverting back to the prior version once the file had been upgraded.
This has been extremely disruptive, particularly regarding VAT verification workflows.
I’ve now learned that opening a business file in a newer version permanently upgrades it and prevents fallback compatibility with older versions, but I do not believe this was sufficiently obvious beforehand.
Could you please clarify:
- Whether the VAT 3 drill-down functionality has been intentionally removed or is a bug/regression?
- Whether saved VAT 3 saved reports are expected to return?
- Whether there is any recommended recovery path for users who upgraded and need to revert temporarily to a previous version?
Thank you.