What is QuickBooks error 6073 and 99001? Solutions Simply Answered

QuickBooks is great accounting software with a lot of advanced features. But, it also has a downside. Users come across various errors while working on QuickBooks. One such error is QuickBooks error 6073 and 99001, which arises when a user tries to open the company data file. The error shows up on the screen with a message, “QuickBooks is unable to open this company file. It may have been opened by another user. Error codes: (-6073, -99001). This blog is intended to guide users with QuickBooks company file error 6073 and 99001, so read carefully until the end.

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What are the causes behind QuickBooks error codes 6073 and 99001?

Following are the technical factors that give rise to the error:

1. The same company data file is already open by another user in Single User mode.
2. The QB company file is stored in a read-only network folder.
3. The company files users trying to access are hosted on a Linux server.
4. The QuickBooks user has entered multiple sets of login credentials to access the shared folder.

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Solutions to Rectify QuickBooks company file error 6073 and 99001

Solution 1. Use the QuickBooks File Doctor from the QuickBooks Tool Hub

1. Close company data files and then exit QuickBooks Desktop.
2. Download the QuickBooks Tool Hub setup file of the latest version.
3. Save the download QuickBooksToolHub.exe file to somewhere you can easily access it.
4. Open the file and follow the instructions given on the screen to install the tool hub.
5. Also, you have to mark the agree to the terms and conditions checkbox to complete the installation.
6. The QuickBooks Tool Hub icon will show up on the desktop once the installation finishes.
7. Double-click the QuickBooks Tool Hub icon. When it opens, choose Company File Issues and click Run QuickBooks File Doctor.
8. Scroll the drop-down within the File Doctor and choose your company file. If the file is not there, click Browse and search to find it.
9. Select Check your file option and click Continue.
10. Enter login credentials and click Next.

If the above fix doesn’t work, try the next one.

Solution 2. Open the same company file in multi-user mode

1. Select the File menu and then the Close company option.
2. Open the company file again, go to the File menu and choose Open or Restore Company.
3. Click Open a company file and then Next.
4. Pick your company file, choose Open file in multi-user mode and then Open.

Solution 3. Give Full Control to the user

1. Open the QuickBooks folder on the computer hosting the company file.
2. Right-click the QuickBooks company file folder and choose Properties.
3. Select the Security tab and choose the user having issues logging in.
4. Click Edit and then check Allow for Full Control.
5. To save the settings, click Apply and then OK.

We believe that given troubleshooting solutions will surely help you resolve QuickBooks error 6073 and 99001. If the issue continues, connect with certified QuickBooks professionals by dialing +1 800-417-5147.

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