QuickBooks Error 6177 0

Undoubtedly, over the past few years QuickBooks has become one of the most popular accounting software. With its functions ranging from accounting to finance management, QuickBooks comes with powerful features. But, as in every other software, technical glitches sometimes occur in QuickBooks too. Of all technical error, one such error is QuickBooks error 6177, 0.

Facing QuickBooks error 6177, 0? Worried about how to resolve it? Don’t worry! This tech article will provide you detailed information about QuickBooks error 6177, 0 and ways to resolve it.

Before moving onto the solutions, let’s first know all about what causes QuickBooks error 6177, 0.

What causes QuickBooks Error 6177,0?

When QuickBooks error 6177, 0 occurs, a message pops up on the screen: “QuickBooks is attempting to open this company file.” This is indicative of the fact that QuickBooks accounting software is unable to use the path to the company file. This particular error belongs to the 6000 error series.

This error generally occurs when a user uses QuickBooks is the multi-user mode. Another few reasons behind this may be problems related to firewall, network troubles, usage of old versions of the software, corrupted files, installation failure, systems files related to QuickBooks being mistakenly deleted and lot more.

How to Fix QuickBooks Error 6177, 0?

There are several solutions to resolve the error 6177, 0. The most effective of the solutions are provided below:

Step 1: Update QuickBooks to the latest version

Make sure QuickBooks Desktop is up to date. Usage of older versions of the software results in the occurrence of the error 6177, 0

Step 2: Update your file location

If the company file is saved on a server, an external hard drive, or in the cloud, updating the location of the file is necessary.

Steps to move your company file:

1)      Open the Start menu on either on the server computer or workstation.

2)      Open File Explorer.

3)      Open the QuickBooks folder.

4)      Search for the company file which ends with qbw.

5)      Write down the drive name and location. The file will be put back here later on.

6)      Move the company file from this folder to C: Drive.

Steps to create a portable company file and restore it to the server:

1)      Open QuickBooks Desktop on the computer to which you moved your company file.

2)      Select Open or restore an existing company.

3)      Browse and open the company file in C: Drive.

4)      Create a portable company file.

1)      Find and select the portable company file created and then select Open > Next.

2)      For the restore location, select the restore location from which you moved the company file from.

3)      Select Save.

4)      Select File > Quit QuickBooks.

Step 3: Download File Doctor and Run on your server

Using File Doctor will scan and clean up the company file. It also refreshes the location.

If using File Doctor fixes your issue, then make sure that you back up your company file.

Step 4: Fix the file path manually

Find the ND file

1)      Open File Explorer > QuickBooks folder.

2)      Search for the file with your company name and ND at the end.

3)      Right- click the ND file. Select Delete.

Configuration of QuickBooks Database Server Manager

1)      Download and Install the QuickBooks Database Server Manager.