Simple Guide to Eliminate QuickBooks Error Codes 6190 and 816

QuickBooks Error Codes 6190 and 816: Troubleshooting and Solutions

QuickBooks error codes 6190 and 816 is a multi-user network error that appears when accessing the company file. The appearance of this error occurs with an error message that reads, 'An error occurred when QuickBooks tried to access the company file issues with multi-user networks (-6190 and -816).' 

Mainly, this error appears when opening a company file on a workstation in single-user mode or vice-versa. Other possible reasons can trigger QuickBooks error codes 6190 and 816. To get familiar with those reasons and suitable solutions, go through this complete guide.

This blog holds multiple solutions to get rid of multi-user network errors; try out each of them until the error gets fixed. If you face any issues or require further guidance, dial +18557380359 and get in touch with our team of QB experts

Know the Factors that Provoke Multi-network error 6190 and 816 

The below-mentioned points are the possible factors that provoke errors 6190 and 816 when accessing the company file:

• The QB server is not set up on QuickBooks Database Server Manager. 

• A user is opening the data file, which is set on single-user mode. 

• There's a mismatch between.TLG and . ND network file, which makes it unable to access the file on the admin computer and workstations.

Suitable Solutions to Remove Error 6190 and 816 in QB Desktop

Remove error codes 6190 and 816 from the QB Desktop by following the given methods: 

Method 1: Run the QB Database Server Manager on the Server Computer 

• Make sure you have QB Tool Hub's latest version. 

• Open the tool hub in QB and click on 'Network Issues.' 

• A pop-up window will open displaying some menu from them; select 'QuickBooks Server Database Server Manager.' 

• You must have QB on your desktop; if not, you'll be prompted to download and install the latest version of it.

• Under the company file, 'Start Scan' will display; click on the same.   

• Running QB Database Server Manager will automatically find and fix the firewall or multi-user network issues. 

• Lastly, open the QB Desktop on the server computer and other workstations and try again to access the data file. 

In case the Database Server Manager doesn't fix the ongoing error, moving to the next solution may help you.

Method 2: Fix .ND and .TLG Files by Renaming them 

• Open the File Explorer and go to the folder that has your company file. 

• Look for the files with your company file but with the extension of .ND and .TLG as; company _file.qbw.nd and company _file.qbw.tlg.

• Select and right-click on the file and hit the Rename option. 

• Now add the.OLD and at the end of your .ND and .TLG files; company _file.qbw.nd.old, company _file.qbw.tlg.old.

• Restart QB and access the data file again. 

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Conclusion

The provided blog contains a list of possible causes and suitable fixes that may help you to fix the QuickBooks error codes 6190 and 816. If this guide isn't helpful for you, you should get in touch with the QB advisors at +18557380359