Initialize 1099 Data Initialize 1099 data after you complete Accounts Payable processing for the 1099 year that is ending. Prerequisite: Back up your Vision database. To initialize for a new 1099 year, complete the following steps: From the Vision Navigation menu, click Utilities > 1099 Initialization. On the 1099 Initialization dialog box, review the data. Click Initialize. Parent Topic: 1099 Initialization Utility