Debug Files


Debug files provide a detailed record of each Financial Posting to Xero. It is not expected that users interrupt these debug files, however if errors occur or an investigation of postings is required by an Ostendo Consultant, it is useful to know how to retrieve these files.


These are 'Text' files located in the Ostendo\Debug folder.


The naming convention of these files is as follows:


Debug Files are not generated for transactions that failed due to Missing GL Codes against Cost Centres


Posting Debug Files

    • xeroledger-v573-Debug-b138-4042025 23220 PM.txt (This file is generated after each Batch Posting to Xero)
      • xeroledger = the script name
      • v573 = script version
      • Debug-b138 = Batch 138
      • 04042025 = date of the posting
      • 23220 PM = Time of the posting (2:32 PM)


    • xeroconnect-v117-Debug-4042025 24416 PM.txt (This file is generated when the user presses the 'Connect' button on the GL Settings screen)
      • xeroconnect = the script name
      • v117 = script version
      • 04042025 = date running the Connection option
      • 24416 PM = Time of running the Connection option (2:44 PM)


    • xerocode-v124-Debug-4042025 21133 PM.txt (This file is generated when the user imports GL Codes from Xero within the GL Settings Screen)
      • xerocode = the script name
      • v124 = script version
      • 04042025 = date of the GL Import
      • 21133 PM = Time of the GL Import (2:11 PM)


    • xeroexportcustomer-v119-Debug-2152021 112456 AM.txt (This file is generated when the user imports Customers from Xero within the GL Settings Screen)
      • xeroexportcustomer = the script name
      • v119 = script version
      • 2152921 = date of the Customer Import
      • 112456 AM = Time of the Customer Import (11:24 AM)


    • xeroexportsupplier-v120-Debug-2152021 112504 AM.txt (This file is generated when the user imports Suppliers from Xero within the GL Settings Screen)
      • xeroexportsupplier = the script name
      • v120 = script version
      • 2152021 = date of the Supplier Import
      • 112504 AM = Time of the Supplier Import (11:25 AM)


    • xerosetup-v108-Debug-2152021 112144 AM (This file is generated when the GL Settings Setup routine is run)
      • xerosetup = the script name
      • v108 = script version
      • 2152021 = date of the Supplier Import
      • 112144 AM = Time of the Supplier Import (11:21 AM)