Thanks for getting back on this thread, @Pat775.

I'll add some alternatives to get around this issue about uploading your bills in QuickBooks Desktop.

First, we can try uploading the file to your sample company. If the Reference numbers and Memo fields show up, we can run the Verify and Rebuild Data tool to identify and resolve the most commonly known data issues. 

Here's how:

1. Choose Window, then Close All.
2. Go to the File menu, and then click Utilities.
3. Select Rebuild Data.
4. Follow the onscreen instruction to back up your data.
5. When the tool finishes, select OK.
6. Navigate to the File menu, then click Utilities.
7. Click Verify Data, then tick Rebuild Now once QuickBooks finds an issue with your company file.

I'll add this resource for additional guide: Verify and Rebuild Data in QuickBooks Desktop.

But if the persists, I suggest contacting our QuickBooks Desktop Support Team. They can access your account in a safe environment during a screen-sharing session to investigate your concern and give you a possible fix for this query.

For future reference, here's an article for more details about deleting bills or bill payment checks in QBDT: Void or delete a bill or bill payment check.

Please feel free to get in touch for more questions or concerns about uploading data, or queries about your vendors or customer transactions in QBDT. Keep safe always.