There is a famous saying that nothing in this world can reach the level of perfection, and this applies to QuickBooks Desktop as well. Developed by Intuit, QuickBooks Desktop has uncertainly made itself well known all over the accounting industry; however, working with it is not still free from errors. This article is going to discuss QuickBooks error 6189 816, which occurs when a user tries opening the QuickBooks company file on the workstation. Going through this article will give you an understanding of the reasons behind QuickBooks error code 6189 816 and the troubleshooting solutions to fix it.
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- What can be the various reasons leading to QuickBooks error code 6189 816?
QuickBooks error code 6189 816 is usually caused when any background process creates troubles for the QuickBooks Desktop’s functioning. Though, there can also be other reasons behind it, such as:
- The QuickBooks Database Server Manager, which stabilizes the multi-user network, is not running on the server computer.
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What are the procedures to resolve QuickBooks error 6189 816?
Solution 1- End the background processes that are interrupting QuickBooks
- At first, make sure QuickBooks Desktop is not running.
- Then download QuickBooks Tool Hub of the most recent version (1.5.0.0).
Tip: To get to QuickBooks Tool Hub quickly, you should save the setup file (QuickBooksToolHub.exe) to the Windows Desktop.
- Tap the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file twice.
- Go through the instructions you see on-screen to install QuickBooks Tool Hub and accept the terms & conditions.
- Tap the QuickBooks Tool Hub icon twice.
- Go to the Program Problems tab given on the left panel.
- Hit the Quick Fix my Program option.
- Let the tool terminate the background processes interrupting QuickBooks Desktop.
- Open QuickBooks Desktop after that and verify whether you can access the company file.
If you still face QuickBooks error 6189 816, then move on to the second solution.
Solution 2- Enable QuickBooks Database Server Manager on the server computer
- Open QuickBooks Tool Hub on your server computer.
- Go to the Network Issues tab given on the left panel.
- Tap the QuickBooks Database Server Manager option.
- If you spot your company file inside the QuickBooks Database Server Manager, tap the Start Scan button.
If you don’t, select Browse to search your computer for the company file and then tap the Start Scan button.
- Keep patience until the QuickBooks Database Server Manager scans the company file. Once it is done, tap the Close button.
- Start QuickBooks Desktop on your server computer, and after that, your workstations.
- Verify if you are able to get to your QuickBooks company file this time.
Conclusion:
Even after going through the troubleshooting solutions explained above, if you fail to rectify QuickBooks error 6189 816, then there are possibly some issues with the location where the company file is saved. Hence, we recommend you move your company file to the Windows Desktop of your server computer. You can also get yourself further troubleshooting guidance to rectify QuickBooks error code 6189 816 by speaking with our QuickBooks official team at1-855-856-0042.
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