QuickBooks Error 6147 0 is an error that usually occurs when the user is trying to restore the backup file from its local system. It also happens when they are attempting to open the backup and company files. The Error Code -6147, 0 is one of the 6000 series errors that mainly occur while accessing the company files. The user will not be able to restore the backup and will also see the following error message on the screen:
“This is not a QuickBooks data file or there is a problem with the data file.”
The Quickbooks Error 6147, 0 can arise due to various complications from damaged files to corrupted Windows Registry to incorrect file names. Depending on the issue behind the error, it can be easily solved. For example,
If the name of the backup file is beyond the limit of 210 characters, it causes Quickbooks Error 6147, 0. Just shorten the name of the backup file to meet the 210-character limit.
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Quickbooks Error 6147, 0 can result from damaged network data or transaction log file, incorrect data in the file in question, or the name of the backup file exceeding the 210 characters limit, and many more.
The following are the major reasons why QuickBooks Error Code 6147, 0 might occur:
The following symptoms will help you detect QuickBooks company file error 6147 even before it occurs:
There can be multiple solutions to resolve QuickBooks Error 6147 0. Hence, we have listed down all effective solutions to fix the error.
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● Firstly, the user must ensure that the system hosting is turned off.
● After that, go to QuickBooks–> File Menu–> Utilities.
● Now, the user must ensure proper hosting. For this, they have to follow further steps.
● After that, look for the hosting Multiple-User option. The user may stop this access.
● Lastly, after stopping the access to hosting multiple users, click Yes, allow next, and again click Yes. Also, close the company file.
At last, restore the backup file and ensure that the company file link doesn't have more than 210 characters. By changing the company file location, it will resolve the error.
The network data (ND) and TLG (Transaction Log) files let users run company files smoothly under multi-user mode. Follow these steps to repair the error.
Lastly, open the QuickBooks Software again to sign in to the company file. Successful sign-up would mean that the error has been resolved.
● Firstly, go to the file menu–> Utilities tab–> Rebuild Data.
● If you get a prompt for backup of the company file, press OK.
● Finally, if QuickBooks is not responding, a message pops up, press OK.
If other solutions didn't work out for you, try the trend micro active scan to resolve the issue.
● Firstly, take a note of the location of your company file.
● Press Ctrl and double-click on the QB icon.
● A list of files will appear, choose the company file.
● The list also shows the file location.
●Go to Trend Micro Active Scan–> Scan settings.
● Finally, find the file folder. Allow the exception.
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To access the file doctor tool and resolve the issue, users have to download and install QB Tool Hub.
● Firstly, users must access the official site of Intuit. Here the Tool Hub file is available. Download this file.
● After that, install and run the tool.
●Once the installation is complete, open the Tool Hub from its icon on the desktop.
● After that, go to Company file issues–> Run QuickBooks File Doctor.
● Finally, follow the on-screen prompts to fix .
Once done, reopen the QuickBooks Desktop to check if error code 6147,0 persists or not.
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