QuickBooks Condense Data Error? Here's What to Do

QuickBooks condense data error usually occurs when you try to condense a file that is damaged or too large. There are many other reasons for the error to get triggered, such as when you have negative inventories or damaged log files. You can fix the error using different solutions depending on the cause of the error. Most of all, make sure your QuickBooks application is updated because the errors usually get triggered due to outdated QuickBooks. You will find solutions explained with the causes of the error in this article below. Read the article till the end to know more about QuickBooks condense Data Failure.

If you require assistance with the error’s troubleshooting urgently, dial 844-932-1139 and get help from a QuickBooks Professional.

How to fix QuickBooks Condense Data Failure?

Repair negative inventory in QuickBooks 

The error gets triggered if you have negative inventories in your company file. You need to repair the negative inventory in order to resolve the error. The steps to repair the negative inventory are listed below: 

• Open the Reports menu in QuickBooks, then select Inventory 

• Click Inventory Valuation Summary under inventory dropdown.

• Then double-click the incorrect value item to open the inventory valuation detail for the particular item. You will see the transactions related to this item in the order of date.

• QuickZoom the bill listed at the top to open the Enter Bills window.

• You need to edit the date on the bill. Change it to a date before the first invoice recorded on the valuation detail report mentioned in step 2.

• Finally, click Save & Close to apply the changes you made.

• Do the same changes for every item that has an incorrect value.

Run file Doctor 

Damaged company files can trigger the condense error in QuickBooks. So, the best solution to fix any issues related to damaged company files is QuickBooks File Doctor. Follow the steps given below to run the file doctor:

Note: Make sure you have downloaded and installed QuickBooks Tool Hub to use the file doctor tool.

• First, you need to close QuickBooks.

• Open QuickBooks Tool Hub.

• Choose Company File Issues from the left pane.

• Click Run QuickBooks File Doctor.

• Then select browse and search your company file. 

• Select the company file and click Diagnose File.

• Wait for the repair to complete.

Conclusion:

The information given above in this article describes the causes and the solutions to the QuickBooks condense data error. The solutions included in this article are running the File Doctor tool or repairing the negative inventories. However, if the error is still not fixed, it might be possible that the QBWIN.LOG file is damaged. You need to rename the file to fix the error. In case that didn’t help resolve the error either, dial 844-932-1139 and get help from a QuickBooks Expert.