Follow This Guide to Fix QuickBooks Error Code 6190-816

Resolving QuickBooks Error Code 6190-816: Solutions & Fixes

QuickBooks error code 6190-816 occurs when opening a company file hosted in a multi-user network. This error prevents users from opening the company file and running the related operations. A sudden pop-up also appears with this error that reads, ‘QuickBooks is unable to open this company file. It may have been opened by another user.’

Error 6190 816 belongs to the 6XXX series of errors that appear due to issues with the company file. Mainly, this interruption occurs when a user opens a company file in single-user mode hosted on a multi-user network. There are other reasons as well that trigger QuickBooks error code 6190-816 when opening the company file. Read this guide to learn about these issues and follow each troubleshooting solution provided below. 

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What Causes Company File Error 6190 816 in QuickBooks? 

As discussed above, there are multiple reasons why error code 6190 816 occurred when opening the company file. To know the possible reasons behind this error, read the pointers below. 

• A user is in single-user mode while trying to access the company file hosted on a multi-user network, which causes a mismatch between the transaction log file (.tlg file) and the company file (.qbw file). 

• The components of the QuickBooks program might get damaged.

• A damaged or corrupted company file can cause error 6190 816.  

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Do This to Troubleshoot Error Code 6190 816 in QuickBooks Desktop 

Error code 6190 816 prevents users from opening their company files in a multi-user network. To fix this interruption, move to the below section and follow each troubleshooting solution carefully. 

Solution 1: User Must Access the Company File in Multi-User Mode

The user’s QuickBooks must be in multi-user mode when opening the company file on the multi-user network. Follow the steps below to switch workstations in multi-user mode. 

• Open the workstation. 

• Select the ‘File’ menu in QuickBooks Desktop.  

• Select ‘Utilities’ from the dropdown. 

• Further, if the option is ‘Switch to Multi-user mode,’ select it. Do not select the ‘Stop Hosting Multi-User Access’ option. 

• Follow the same steps on every workstation on which error code 6190 816 is encountered. 

Solution 2: Copy Your Company File to the Desktop

Copying your company file to the desktop and opening it runs a test to see if there’s any issue with QuickBooks or the company file. If you can open this file, it shows the issues with the QB program, which you can fix by running the QB Fix My Program utility. 

If the company file does not open after changing the location, your company file is damaged. So, fix it using the Verify and Rebuild Data tool. 

• Open the folder in File Explorer that holds your company file. 

• Look for your company file with the QBW extension at the end. 

• Right-click this file and select ‘Copy’ from the options. Move to the desktop’s home screen and right-click anywhere to ‘Paste’ this file. 

• Press and hold down the ‘Ctrl’ key until QuickBooks opens. It will take you to the ‘No Company Open’ window. 

• Select the ‘Open or restore an existing company’ option and open the file you just pasted. 

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The solutions mentioned in this guide are all you must follow to rectify  QuickBooks error 6190-816. If this error persists, run the QB File Doctor utility to fix the QB company file and network connection-related issues. Dial  +18557380359  and connect with QB professionals directly for further assistance.