Apple configurator and App not authorized

Today was my first day putting paid apps in. I have 4 different paid apps, and 3 codes through VPP for each of  the apps.
> The first one I did went fine. All three iPads have all have that app. Now, the last 3 apps only went onto 2 of the 3 iPads. It is telling me with a little yellow triangle "App not authorized." When I click on the number and open the screen where you import the spread sheet with codes I see this "This code has already been used. Each code may only be used once." However it is not linked to a device like the other three.
> Have you run into this? Any suggestions on what I should do?

+1 for what bcpoole said. Redownload the spreadsheet and reimport into Configurator.
Also you need to be sure to authorize iTunes on the sync computer with the same Apple ID that you are using in Configurator. Here's how I've been doing it using Apple Configurator 1.1.2.
First, go into iTunes and authorize with an Apple ID (Store -> Authroize this computer). Download the app(s). They will go to ~/Music/iTunes/Mobile Applications. Then go into Apple Configurator and add the apps on the Prepare -> Apps screen. When you try to add the app in AC (clicking on the "+" at the bottom of the screen), you should be prompted to enter an Apple ID and password. Use the same Apple ID and password that you used to download the app in iTunes.
Hope this helps!!
~Joe

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