QuickBooks Unable to back up company file? Here's What to Do

QuickBooks accounting software not only records a company's financial reports in the company file but also allows you to create a backup of your company file at the end of every year so you can maintain a clean record of every year’s files. However, with so many advantages comes a little bit of disadvantages in the form of errors, like QuickBooks Unable to backup company file Error which gets triggered while backing up the company file. The error can get triggered due to many reasons, such as a damaged company file, corruption in the location of the company file, or outdated QuickBooks. You can fix the error by applying the right solution depending on the cause of the error. You need to make sure your QuickBooks is updated to the latest released version and create a sample file to check the cause of the error. This article has explained the causes and the solutions to the error in detail. Read the complete article to know more.

If you require help with the error’s troubleshooting, dial (844)-932-1139 and get in touch with a QuickBooks Professional.

How to Troubleshoot the QuickBooks Desktop Backup Error?

Verify and Rebuild Data

The error usually gets triggered due to damaged or corrupt company data files. You can verify your data and then rebuild it to fix the error. Follow the steps given below to verify and rebuild the company data:

• First, close all windows.

• Next, open the File menu.

• Then select Utilities.

• After that, click Verify.

• Again click the File menu and choose Utilities.

• Finally, select Rebuild, then click OK.

Change the Backup Location 

It might be possible that the issues with the backup locations are causing the error. You need to change the location to fix the error. The steps to change the location are provided below: 

• Open QuickBooks.

• Click Preferences.

• Then select the Backup option.

• Choose a new backup location for your company file.

• Finally, close the Preference Window and back up the file to check if the error is fixed.

Conclusion:

This article aims to explain the causes and the solutions to the error. The two most effective solutions explained in the information given above are rebuilding data and changing the backup location. If the error is still not resolved, it might be possible that you are using an outdated version of QuickBooks, which is causing the error. Make sure your QuickBooks is updated to the latest released version. If you have updated your QuickBooks and still the error is not resolved, dial (844)-932-1139 to get immediate help from a QuickBooks Expert.