QuickBooks is a reliable bookkeeping software that helps collect and store financial data securely. Unfortunately, users have sometimes faced problems accessing their financial data due to the development of QuickBooks error 6147 while opening a company file. If this error emerges in your QuickBooks and stops you from accessing your financial data, go through his informational blog that helps you understand the triggers of this error and easy techniques to counter it.
If you find the procedures time-consuming or inconvenient, contact a QB support team at 1.855.738.2784 for assistance.
Reasons
This error develops due to the following reasons and stops you from accessing your data file-
- Damage to the Transaction log file & the Network Descriptor file can cause the multi-user network to fail.
- Data corruption in your hard disk can cause the company file to turn into an unsupported format.
- Data file’s incorrect location in QuickBooks can also cause this error to develop.
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Solutions
The techniques listed below will help you rectify this company file error and make the file accessible again-
Solution 1- Recreate the damaged QuickBooks program files
Transaction log and Network Descriptor file are essential files for running QuickBooks. The .tlg files store financial transactions of the software, and the .nd file is used for multi-user network initiation. If any of these files get damaged, QuickBooks will suffer a direct impact, and you won’t be able to open your company file. You can fix the issue by renaming the files, which recreates them the next time QB is launched. Refer to these steps-
- Open your QuickBooks folder using the file explorer and search for the Transaction log & Network Descriptor file.
- These files will have extensions .tlg & .nd with an identical name to the data file.
- Right-click on either of the files and tap Rename.
- Type ‘.old’ at the end of the file name and rename the other file too.
- Save the files and open QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
- Click Browse under the Scan Folders tab and select your QuickBooks folder.
- Tap Start Scan and wait until DSBM registers the folder contents on the network
- Reopen your company file in QuickBooks.
You must try the next solution if the error stops you from opening the file again.
Solution 2- Fix the company file’s damage using QB File Doctor Tool
QuickBooks will not let you access your financial data if the company file meets with corruption on your hard disk. The software will flash this error code whenever you try to open the damaged company file. Use the following steps to repair the data file-
- Go to your QB tool hub's Company file issues menu.
- Select Run QuickBooks File Doctor Tool from the list of options and select your company file in the list.
- Tap Browse if your company file’s name is nowhere to be seen in the pre-available list.
- Enter your QB Admin password after selecting the file to run the tool.
- Open the file again after the tool completes the repair.
The problems with your company file will be removed after you apply the methods.
Conclusion
This blog gives a broad understanding of the conditions that cause QuickBooks error 6147 to stop you from accessing the company file. We hope you applied the methods discussed in the blog and are now able to access the file without problems.
If you encounter any issues while executing the solutions, contact a QB support team at 1.855.738.2784.
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