All of the user’s financial data is stored as company files in QuickBooks. The files can be shared with designated users or analyzed to create precise financial reports. Every new transaction, payment record, and other data generated during the sales of a business is stored in these company files. Unfortunately, the software can sometimes generate issues while connecting to the company file. QuickBooks Error 80070057 emerges when the software fails to connect with the company file. If you have also lost contact with the company file due to this issue, go through this blog to explore its reasons and adequate ways to resolve it.
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Reasons
You’ll encounter this runtime issue while opening a company file due to the conditions given below-
- The company file is missing from its default location, or the location entered in QuickBooks is incorrect.
- QuickBooks is facing problems while executing its functions due to compatibility issues caused by its outdated version.
- QuickBooks is suffering from internal issues that might have developed due to its faulty installation on your computer.
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Solutions
The solutions given below will help you tackle this error from your QuickBooks-
Solution 1- Verify that your company file is in its default location or move it there if necessary
This error mainly emerges when the software fails to establish a connection with the company file due to its incorrect location mentioned in the software or if it is missing from its default location. This can happen if you recently moved the company file to a different location and the changes aren’t updated in QuickBooks. You need to find the correct location of the company file and then move it to its default location o your computer. Here are the steps you need-
1. Open QuickBooks and press the F2 button to access the product information window.
2. Note down the location of your company file and use the file explorer to check if the company file exists there.
3. If the file is missing, you need to run a search for the file using the * mark before its extension to narrow down your search.
4. Once the company file is found, go to its location.
5. Move the file to C:/Users/Public/Public Documents/Intuit/QuickBooks/Company Files
6. Reopen QuickBooks after the data file is moved and try to open the file again.
If the error stops you from accessing the file, jump to the next solution.
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Solution 2- Download the latest QuickBooks version
This error can also restrict your access to the company file if you use an outdated QuickBooks version. You must download the latest QuickBooks version using the steps underneath-
1. Open QuickBooks can close all the company files.
2. Click on Help and tap Update QuickBooks.
3. Go to the Update Now tab and click on the checkbox for Reset Update.
4. Tap Get updates and wait until the update is downloaded.
5. Reopen the software and click on Yes to install the updates.
6. Try opening the company file after QuickBooks is updated.
The error will be resolved and you can utilize your company file without any issues.
Conclusion
This blog shares the details of QuickBooks Error 80070057, including its triggers and the countermeasures required to tackle it from the PC. We hope you applied the methods discussed in the blog and the error is now eliminated from your QuickBooks Desktop.
If you encounter any other issues, get in touch with a QB expert team at 1-855-856-0042.
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