QuickBooks error 6147? Here’s What to do

When the QuickBooks error 6147 arises, it throws an error message on the screen that says: We’re sorry. QuickBooks couldn’t open your company file. The QuickBooks user receives this error when they try to open the company data file and restore a company backup. It often occurs because of damaged or corrupted company files and change in their location. The error prevents users from opening the company file and also from running QuickBooks. To learn more about QuickBooks company file error 6147, its causes, and solutions, read the article carefully until the end.

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What are the causes behind QuickBooks File error 6147

Apart from damaged QuickBooks Desktop, some other factors responsible for the error are listed below:

1. Accidental deletion of some crucial QuickBooks files.
2. Damage or corruption in QuickBooks configuration files.
3. Making use of an outdated version of QuickBooks Desktop.

For troubleshooting techniques to rectify the error, move to the next section of the article.

Know Steps to Deal with QuickBooks company file error 6147

The following troubleshooting solutions are proven to resolve the file error. Before proceeding, you need to ensure that the QuickBooks Desktop application is up-to-date. If not, update it manually using the steps given below:

1. Make sure all company data files are closed before quitting QuickBooks.
2. Click the Windows Start icon, locate the QuickBooks Desktop icon, and right-click it.
3. Select the Run as administrator option and go to the No Company Open screen.
4. Select the Help menu, then Update QuickBooks Desktop.
5. Choose the Options tab, click Mark All, and then Save.
6. Now, click the Update Now tab and mark the Reset Update checkbox.
7. Choose Get Updates. When the update completes, open QuickBooks.
8. Click Yes to install the update, then restart your device.

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Solution 1. Change the location of the QuickBooks data folder

You will surely get the error if try to open the company file stored on another location. Follow these steps to move company file to its correct location:

1. Open QuickBooks and then the company file you want to shift.
2. Next, open the Product Information window by tapping the F2 key.
3. Go to the File Information section and find the location of the company file.
4. Press the Windows and E keys together to open File Explorer.
5. Look for the folder that has your company file, right-click it and choose Copy.
6. Move to your hard drive and then the folder where you want to keep the company file.
7. Click Paste.
8. Select the Open or Restore an existing company option.

If the solution given above doesn’t fix the error, move on to the next one.

Solution 2. Give a short name to the company file

QuickBooks is set to open a company file with less than 64 characters in its name. If the company file name is long, shorten it using the steps given below to resolve the issue:

1. Locate the folder where the company file is saved, then open it.
2. Look for your company file, right-click it and choose Rename.
3. Count the total number of characters in the company file name, including four characters of extension. If it’s exceeding the limit, reduce the characters and save it.

Open company file again. If you still get the error, proceed to the next solution.

Solution 3. From the Tool Hub, run Qbdbmgrn

If your company files are stored on the server computer, running QuickBooks Database Server Manager will stable the multi-user network. Here’s how to run the same from the QuickBooks Tool Hub:

1. Exit company files and then QuickBooks Desktop.
2. Get the QuickBooks Tool Hub setup file and save it to Downloads or your Windows Desktop.
3. Open the downloaded QuickBooksToolHub.exe file and follow the step-wise instructions to install the tool hub.
4. Next, tick the agree to the terms and conditions checkbox.
5. Go to your Windows Desktop and double-click the QuickBooks Tool Hub icon.
6. When the tool hub opens, move to Network Issues and select QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
7. If QuickBooks is not installed on the host computer, you’ll be prompted to install it.
8. Open the QuickBooks Database Server Manager. If your company file is visible, click Start Scan.
9. If you can’t see your company file, browse to its location and then click Start Scan.
10. The server manager will start repairing the firewall permissions, and once it finishes, click Close.
11. Open QuickBooks on the host computer and then on the workstations

If the same error continues, try the next solution.

Note :- If you facing any problem when you are trying to open your company file and that time you seen a error message QuickBooks error QuickBooks error 6143. then you need to solve this error as soon as possible.

Solution 4. From the Tool Hub, make use of Quick Fix my Program

The Quick Fix my Program tool from the tool hub will close all open programs running in the background and also run a quick repair on the program:

1. Return to the QuickBooks Tool Hub and choose Program Problems.
2. Click Quick Fix my Program and let it repair the issue.
3. After that, open QuickBooks and your data file.

If you still see error 6147, follow the next solution.

Solution 5. Recreate QuickBooks configuration files by changing their names

These configuration files are the part of QuickBooks that allows the program to access company files in a network. You will encounter the error if these files are damaged or corrupted. To fix this, rename these files by following the steps given below:

1. Find the folder that holds your company data file and open it.
2. Look for the company file with the same names but having .nd and .tlg extensions.
3. To rename, right-click each file, select the Rename option and add OLD in the file names.
4. Start QuickBooks and log in to your company file.

If you’re still struggling to resolve QuickBooks error 6147 even after following the troubleshooting solutions, get assistance from the certified QuickBooks expert’s team by calling us on our customer support number +1 800-579-9430.

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