Follow these easy steps to instantly fix the Quickbooks Error 6189 816

QuickBooks Error 6189 816 - A Quick Troubleshooting Guide

QuickBooks error 6189 816 falls under the QuickBooks 6xxx series errors and occurs when the user tries to open a QB company file in the multi-user mode of QuickBooks Desktop. On the computer screen, an error description appears, which dictates, “An error occurred when QuickBooks tried to access the company file.” Without a doubt, we can say that dealing with such QuickBooks multi-user errors can be difficult for any user. Therefore, we have emerged with this article to provide you with all the necessary information regarding QuickBooks Desktop error 6189 816, as the reasons behind its occurrence and its troubleshooting methods.

What are the reasons causing QuickBooks Desktop error 6189 816?

QuickBooks Desktop error 6189 816 usually occurs when some of the background processes block QuickBooks Desktop from opening the company file, though several other reasons can also cause it, such as: 1. The QuickBooks Database Server Manager component is not running on your server computer.

Method 1: Run the Quick Fix my Program tool to end the unnecessary background processes 1. If QuickBooks Desktop is open, close it.

2. From Intuit’s website, download QuickBooks Tool Hub of the most recent release (1.5.0.0).

3. Save the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file (the downloaded setup file) on your Downloads folder.

4. Open the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file and walk through the instructions you see on the screen.

5. To finish the QuickBooks Tool Hub’s installation, accept the terms and conditions.

6. After that, start QuickBooks Tool Hub. 7. Move to the Program Problems tab.

Method 2: From QuickBooks Tool Hub, run the QuickBooks Database Server Manager on your server 1. Start QuickBooks Tool Hub on your server computer.

2. In the left pane, select Network Issues.

3. Look for the QuickBooks Database Server Manager option and select it.

4. Click on the Start Scan option to notice your company file in the QuickBooks Database Server Manager. If your company file is not present there, find it using the Browse option, and thenceforth, select the Start Scan option.

5. Wait until the scan to locate your company file finishes,

Conclusion We sincerely hope that by applying the troubleshooting mentioned above methods, you can resolve QuickBooks error 6189 816. If not, your company file might be stored on a removable drive or online. Therefore, our recommendation for you is to move your company file to the local hard drive. To avail yourself of additional support fixing QuickBooks Desktop error 6189 816, you can speak with our QuickBooks experts at 8558560042.