What's the Deal with QuickBooks Error 6147 & How to Fix it?

QuickBooks known to be advanced accounting software for small and mid-sized businesses has proved itself a one-stop solution for complete accounting solutions. Since it possesses numerous distinguishable features to save time to manage business accounting, you get a lot of time to carry out your business development strategies. Unfortunately, like other accounting software, QuickBooks also encounters various technical errors and here in this blog, we will discuss QuickBooks Error 6147 that you may resolve by following the troubleshooting instructions listed in this article. Whenever you try to open files or their backups in QuickBooks, error 6147 is reported to occur that affect normal QuickBooks functions. QuickBooks File Doctor is efficient tool to resolve QuickBooks company file error 6147 but sometimes it also fails to fix the error.

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Reasons that Trigger QuickBooks Error Message Code 6147 0

  • Several reasons that are responsible for triggering QuickBooks error 6147 are mentioned below:

  • If you are trying to restore the backup from an external drive.

  • In case .ND or. TLG files are damaged or corrupt.

  • If QuickBooks .QBW file is damaged.

  • If QuickBooks Company File in saved in such a folder that has incorrect folder access permission.

  • Incorrect path or a deleted mapped drive can also be a reason for QuickBooks error 6147 windows 7.

How does QuickBooks Error 6147 affect QuickBooks Desktop?

  • Once encountered the error you will not be able to access your company file.

  • Restoring the backup of company file will not work.

Solutions to Fix QuickBooks Error 6147

Methods to troubleshoot the error completely depends upon the reason causing the error. Top solution to fix the error are listed below:

  • Save your back up company files at a different location

  • First of all, ensure that your QuickBooks is not running in multi-user mode.

  • Now, click on “file’ tab and select “utilities.”

  • If the option “Stop Hosting Multi-User” is highlighted, then proceed with the following steps –

  • Select the option to “Stop Hosting Multi-User access”.

  • Click “Yes” and wait till the next window is displayed.

  • Click “Yes” once again (keeping your company file closed).

  • Finally, try to restore the company file backup available on the computer.

Note: Try the option listed above if there are any issues in the backup file. You must ensure that, if you have stored your company file in the network drive or if your backup is hosted by QuickBooks on the workstation, then you are required to save the company file to a different location on your computer. You can also save the company file back up to another local storage device.

The method listed above is very effective in troubleshooting QuickBooks Error 6147. But if you are still not able to resolve the error, then the reason behind the error might be different and might need different troubleshooting method. We suggest you get in touch with certified QuickBooks Desktop experts available at (855)-526-5749 for any additional help and assistance.