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QuickBooks users often report receiving the error code H202 when switching to multi-user mode. In most cases, this error occurs if the multi-user connection on your server computer that stores QuickBooks Company files has been disabled.

Plus, the inability to communicate with the server computer will prevent you from accessing the QuickBooks company file.

What is QuickBooks Error H202?

On a multi-user network, QuickBooks company files (QBW) are stored on a server computer. All other computers connected to the network (that don’t host the QBW files) are called workstations. When a workstation fails to access a company, file placed on another computer, it results in the H202 QuickBooks error.

Causes QuickBooks Error H202?

QuickBooks error code H202 occurs when QuickBooks Desktop is trying to establish a connection to the company file, but can’t communicate with the server due to one of the following reasons:

  • Incorrect hosting configuration settings.
  • The server computer firewall is blocking incoming and outgoing communication.
  • Conflict with DNS server.
  • QuickBooks is unable to get the IP address of the host system or server hosting the company file.
  • Some internal QuickBooks services like QuickBooks or QBCFMonitor aren’t running on the server computer.
  • The network data file (. ND) is corrupt or damaged.

Solutions to Fix QuickBooks Error H202

There are several solutions available for resolving QuickBooks Error H202 that are some solutions.

Solution 1- Test the Network Connectivity

Follow the steps for testing the network connectivity:

1.       In the system where you receive error code H202, open the ‘Run ' window by pressing (Windows+R keys).

2.       Type CMD in the box and click the option of ‘OK‘.

3.        After that, ping your server from your computer.

4.       In this step, type ping server name and click the Enter key.

Solution 2- Utilize QuickBooks File Doctor

QuickBooks File Doctor is a useful tool for diagnosing and fixing multiple types of QuickBooks errors. This tool is available for download (if not already downloaded) from Intuit’s official website.

1.       Download and install the QuickBooks File Doctor Tool.

2.       Select the “Company file issues” in the QuickBooks tool hub.

3.       Choose the company file from the drop-down menu. Click Browse and search to locate the file if you are unable to identify it.

4.       Once it’s finished, click on the check box for your file and then click on Continue.

5.       Enter the QuickBooks admin password and then select the ‘Next’ option.

At the end of the day, it should be noted that the scan time depends on the size of the file, and in most cases, it might take up to five minutes. Once the scan is complete, you should open the QuickBooks software and company file.

Solution 3- QuickBooks Database Server Manager Installation and Use

1.       Open the ‘Window Start Menu’ on your server.

2.       Type in the word ‘Database ‘in the search field.

3.       Choose the QuickBooks Database Server Manager on the list.

4.       Look for the folder that contains company files. Using the browse feature, you can find this folder as well.

5.       Click on the ‘Start Scan Button’.

6.       After the scanning, click the ‘Close button.

7.       Move to ‘File Menu ‘.

8.       Click on the option of ‘Switch to Multi-user mode.

After you’ve implemented the solution, you’ll be able to use QuickBooks in multi-user mode, and if it still doesn’t work, move on to the next solution or procedure.

Solution 4- Verify QuickBooks Services

1.       Open QuickBooks while on the server.

2.       Select File, then Utilities.

3.       Select Host multi-user access from the drop-down menu.

4.       To check the status of QBCFMonitorService and Quickbooks DBXX on the server, follow the instructions below.

·         Activate the Run window.

·         In the text area, type services. msc and press the OK key.

5.       Choose QuickBooksDBXX and check whether the Start-up type is Automatic or Manual.

6.       Select Recovery from the Recovery tab.

7.       From the drop-down boxes for the first, second, and subsequent failures, Choose to restart the service of all these failures.

8.       Press the Apply and then OK buttons.

9.       Complete all of the actions listed above For QBCFMonitorService.

Conclusion

QuickBooks error code H202 is difficult to resolve. Meanwhile, with the appropriate solutions on your side, you can overcome it and other similar issues so that you can continue working on your QuickBooks financial transactions without interruption. This article has multiple options for resolving the QuickBooks problem H202.

 

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