How to Get Rid of QuickBooks Error 6189 816

Let’s See How To Get Rid Of QuickBooks Error 6189 816 Facing QuickBooks error 6189 816 while trying to open the QuickBooks company file and don’t know what you should do next? If yes, then this blog will indeed prove helpful to you. Generally, QuickBooks 6XXX category errors are caused when the applications running on the user’s computer prevent QuickBooks Desktop from working correctly. However, other reasons can also be behind QuickBooks error code 6189 816, which you will get to know reading this blog, alongside the troubleshooting methods for it.

What are the possible reasons causing QuickBooks error code 6189 816?

Besides continuous interruption by the background processes, the following reasons can cause QuickBooks error code 6189 816: QuickBooks Database Server Manager, which enables multi-user mode, is not functioning on the server computer.

What are the safe troubleshooting methods for QuickBooks error 6189 816?

Method 1- Use Quick Fix my Program to stop the unnecessary background applications ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Exit QuickBooks Desktop on your computer first.

Download the QuickBooks Tool Hub application of version 1.5.0.0 and place it on the Windows Desktop.

Click twice on the QuickBooksToolHub.exe installation file.

Go through the steps you see on-screen to install QuickBooks Tool Hub and accept the user’s agreement.

On the Windows Desktop, double-click the QuickBooks Tool Hub icon.

From the left bar, select the option named ‘Program Problems.’

Hit the option called ‘Quick Fix my Program.’

Let the tool stop the background applications preventing QuickBooks Desktop from functioning correctly. When it is done, close QuickBooks Tool Hub. Start QuickBooks Desktop and then see whether you can connect to the company file this time.

If you still see QuickBooks error 6189 816, go to the second method.

Method 2- Run QuickBooks Database Server Manager to enable multi-user mode ● ● ● ● ●

Go to the computer (the server computer) which holds your QuickBooks company file.

Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub application.

From the left bar, select the option named ‘Network Issues.’

Afterward, choose the option called ‘QuickBooks Database Server Manager.’

When QB Database Server Manager opens, select the option named ‘Start Scan’ if you notice your company file there.

Conclusion If you can’t debug QuickBooks error 6189 816 with the help of the above troubleshooting methods, then possibly there are issues with the location where your company file is saved.

Hence, we recommend you shift your company file to the Windows Desktop on the server computer. You can also take further guidance on troubleshooting QuickBooks error code 6189 816 by contacting our QuickBooks experts at 855-856-0042.