QuickBooks users come across various 6000 series error codes when they try to open the company file. QuickBooks error 6147 is common among them. This error comes up when a user makes an attempt to open a company file or backup file. On the occurrence of this error, the user gets an error message saying, “We’re sorry. QuickBooks could not open your file.” The causes behind the error are given in the next section of the blog. Read it until the end to know the troubleshooting procedure to resolve QuickBooks error message 6147.
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Reasons why you are getting QuickBooks error code 6147?
There are a lot of reasons that give rise to the error. Could you have a look at some of them listed below :
- A damaged or corrupt QuickBooks data file.
- The backup file is saved on the external drive and not on the workstation.
- QuickBooks company file is missing from the default location.
- The name of the company file is incorrect, due to which QuickBooks can’t find it.
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Solutions to Fix QuickBooks company file error 6147
Solution 1. Download the new release of QuickBooks Desktop
- Close all QuickBooks files if open and then exit QuickBooks Desktop.
- Select the Start menu and right-click the QuickBooks Desktop icon to select the Run as administrator option.
- When you see the No Company Open screen, select the Help menu and click Update QuickBooks Desktop.
- Choose the Options menu, click the Mark All button, and then the Save button.
- Next, choose the Update Now tab and tick the Reset Update checkbox.
- When you are ready to download the update, click the Get Updates button.
- When the download completes, open QuickBooks and install the update.
- After installing the update, try to open the company file in QuickBooks.
Solution 2. Download QB Tool Hub on the server computer and run Quick Fix my Program
- Exit QuickBooks Desktop, open your browser, and download the QuickBooks Tool Hub setup file on your computer.
- Once the download completes, the file gets saved to the Downloads folder.
- Open the Downloads folder and then the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file to start the installation process.
- To install, follow the instructions given on the screen and agree to the terms and conditions.
- After installing the tool hub, go to your Windows desktop and double-click the QuickBooks Tool Hub icon.
- When the tool hub opens, go to the Program Problems tab and click Quick Fix my Program.
- When the Quick Fix my Program completes, start QuickBooks and open your company file.
Follow the alternate solutions given below if the error continues after following the above ones:
- Change the company file name, make it short, and remove the spaces.
- Locate the company file and move to the default location.
We hope you could smoothly resolve QuickBooks error 6147 after following the troubleshooting solutions discussed above. If you still have any issues, consult the QuickBooks technical support team by calling us on our helpline number 1.855.738.2891.
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