What is QuickBooks JavaScript Error and How to Fix it

The QuickBooks JavaScript error appears due to inappropriate internet settings of the default browser. QuickBooks makes use of javascript to communicate with the web browsers from where the software establishes a connection over the internet. QuickBooks javascript error usually occurs when Internet Explorer settings are used to establish a connection with the internet. QuickBooks uses Internet Explorer to open and view most of the windows and any issues in Internet explorer can trigger errors in QuickBooks. In this blog, we will brief you with QuickBooks JavaScript Error so follow it till the end.

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What causes QuickBooks Java Script error?

Have a look at the reasons listed below that can cause QuickBooks Java Script error:

  1. The browser on your system is outdated.

  2. Intuit is not added as the trusted website in the system’s network settings.

  3. The user is trying to import the transaction that is not created yet.

  4. Script processing functions are turned off.

  5. You are trying to import invoices from a different account.

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Solutions to Resolve QuickBooks Javascript error

Solution 1. You need to set Internet Explorer as the default browser

As QuickBooks uses Internet Explorer to display most of the window, we need to set it as the default browser using the steps given below:

  • Open Internet Explorer on your system.

  • Select Tools from the Command bar.

  • Choose Internet Options and then select the Security tab.

  • Click on the Trusted Sites option and then click on Sites.

  • Under the Add option, type ‘intuit.com’ and click Add.

  • Uncheck Require server verification option in the Trusted sites window.

  • Now, close the window and deselect Enable Protected Mode.

  • Close the browser.

Method 2. Configure firewall security settings

To ensure that the internet access will undergo without any issue, we need to set firewall security settings. Now, follow the steps given below:

  • Press Window’s Start menu.

  • In the search bar, type “Windows Firewall.”

  • Click Windows Firewall to start the configuration process.

  • A Control Panel window will appear on the screen.

  • Now, click on the “Allow a program or feature through the Windows Firewall” link.

  • Look for QuickBooks under Allowed Programs and Features and click the select box and click OK.


Hopefully, the troubleshooting methods mentioned above have helped you in fixing QuickBooks Java Script error. In case if you are still struggling to resolve the error, then you can talk to our certified QuickBooks experts at (844)-932-1139 for troubleshooting help and guidance.