QuickBooks is a widely used application for maintaining financial statements and monetary exchanges between business companies. Just like any other online application, QuickBooks may also have some glitches and gaps which can cause errors. One of which we are going to talk about in this blog is the QuickBooks error 6073.
QuickBooks error 6073 occurs when the user is trying to access the company file from multi-user mode. QuickBooks allows multiple users to use the application at once in the multi-user mode. If more than one user is trying to access the company file at the same time then “QuickBooks is unable to open this company file. It may have been opened by another user” error message appears on the screen. In this blog, we will discuss the possible causes and troubleshooting methods to fix this error. However, you can contact our support team for assistance if you have any queries regarding the QuickBooks application.
Possible Causes for the 6073 Error in QuickBooks:
There could be various reasons for the occurrence of the 6073 error in QuickBooks.
- Single user mode: Some users have already opened the same company file under the single user mode.
- Read-only folder: The Network in which the company file is located is under the settings of Read-only.
3.Using remote access tool: The user is trying to access the company file using remote access creating errors in the application
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Identifying the 6073 Error in QuickBooks Desktop:
A list of standard features to recognize this error has hit the QuickBooks desktop is:
- The application starts to respond late or becomes completely unresponsive.
- Windows screen greys out suddenly.
- Windows freezes or shuts down unexpectedly.
- Inability in switching different windows or applications.
Troubleshooting 6073 Error in QuickBooks Desktop:
To fix this error in the QuickBooks desktop, follow these steps for an error-free procedure.
Solution 1: Use QuickBooks Tool Hub
- Download QuickBooks Tool Hub and install using the installation file with the .exe extension in the downloads folder.
- Follow the instructions appearing on the screen accordingly to finish the installation of the Tool Hub application.
- Navigate to the Program Installation Issues tab, and choose QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool. It takes 20-30 minutes to repair the issues with the QuickBooks application, depending on the version of your computer.
- Finish the scanning and restart your computer. Open the QuickBooks application again and check if the error is gone.
Solution 2: Switch to Multi-User Mode
- Exit the QuickBooks Desktop on all the networks and access the company file from the hosting server. Under the File tab, switch to the multi-user mode.
- If the error is still there then restart all the computers on that network.
Summing Up
We have illustrated QuickBooks error 6073 in detail above. The possible causes and identifying features are mentioned for you easily recognize if this error has been encountered on your desktop. The troubleshooting methods mentioned will hopefully help you fix this problem. Despite this, if you need any help you can dial 1.855.738.2784 for assistance.
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