QuickBooks Company File in Use | Here’s What to Do

QuickBooks might display several error message when you try to access the company file. However, there is an error in QuickBooks that does not indicates corruption of data or complicated technical faults in application set up and still obstructs you from opening the company file. The error that we are talking about is “QuickBooks company file in Use” error that appears someone in the network has already opened the company file and then you try to access it at the same time. This is a general error in QuickBooks that can be resolved easily by implementing the solutions listed further in this article. Along with the solutions we have also described some of the most common reasons that can prompt such company file errors in QuickBooks. keep reading the complete article for complete troubleshooting info.

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Top Reasons that Trigger Errors Accessing the Company File in QuickBooks

Apart from some other user currently been logged in to the company file, there are some other less common reasons that can prompt such errors in QuickBooks. Here is a list of every possible reason that can cause issues accessing the company file:

1. In case, there are more than one computers set to host the company file in the network.

2. If QuickBooks Database Server Manager has stopped working for some reasons.

3. Installation errors are also a prominent reason that can trigger “Company File in Use” error message.

Now as you are aware of the reasons that can trigger issues accessing the company file, let’s talk about the troubleshooting methods that can be used to resolve the issue.

Solutions to Get Rid of “QuickBooks Company File in Use” Error Message

Before implementing the solutions listed further in this article, make sure to take a backup of the company file so as to avoid any data loss.

Solution 1: Enable Multi-User Hosting only on the Server

1. Open QuickBooks on the PC where you are getting errors opening the company file.

2. Now click the File tab and keep your cursor over the Utilities drop-down menu.

3. Now check if it displays Switch to Multi-User mode option.

4. If not, then click the option and disable multi-user mode on it.

5. Save the settings and try to access the company file again.

Solution 2: Restart QuickBooks Database Server Manager from Services

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run Window and type services.msc in it.

2. Press Enter to open the list of services and select QuickBooksDBXX service.

3. Now select Start from the left pane and check if the error is resolved.

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