Have you encountered QuickBooks Error H202? This error appears when you switch to multi-user mode. It happens when you try to access company files stored on a server. QuickBooks cannot connect to the server. Several issues can cause this connection failure. Most often, network problems are to blame. Other factors may also contribute to this error. In this guide, we will examine the root causes of error H202. We will explain effective solutions. You will learn how to resolve this error effectively. Follow the steps outlined in this guide. Regain access to your files.
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What are the reasons why error h202 appears when switching to multi-user mode?
Here are the reasons why error H202 comes on your screen when you try to access the file in the multi-user mode.
- When QuickBooks Database Server Manager doesn't run properly, you can't open your file in multi-user mode.
- Firewall permissions are wrongly set.
Methods to fix error h202 in QuickBooks
In this segment, we discuss effective methods to resolve error h202. Follow these solutions carefully.
Solution 1: Check and Confirm QuickBooksDBXX Service
- Open the server computer.
- Access the Windows Services window.
- Pressing Windows + R.
- Type services. msc.
- And then press Enter.
- Search for the QuickBooksDBXX service.
- Right-click on the service.
- Select Start.
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Solution 2: Use the QB Tool Hub
Step 1: Download QuickBooks Tools Hub
- First, close QuickBooks.
- Download the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
- Save the file wherever it is easy to access. Saving on the desktop is recommended.
- Open the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Complete the installation.
- Agree to the terms and conditions.
- Once done, double-click the Tool Hub icon. Open it.
Step 2: Run the QB Server Manager
- Open the QB Tool Hub.
- Select Network Issues.
- Select QB Database Server Manager.
- Open the Database Server Manager. Select Start Scan.
- Click Browse.
- Find the location of your company files.
- Select Start Scan.
- Once the scan completes, select Close.
- This also repairs the firewall permissions.
- Open QuickBooks.
- Navigate to File.
- Select Switch to Multi-user Mode.
- If you can’t switch to this mode swiftly and are unable to open your file, follow the below steps.
Step 3: Run File Doctor Tool
- Open the Tool Hub.
- Select Company File Issues.
- Click on Run QuickBooks File Doctor.
- Wait for a few minutes.
- Once it’s open, select your company file.
- Choose Check your file and Network.
- Click on the Continue option.
- Enter your admin password.
- Then click Next.
- Finally, check your workstations.
- Now, you can easily access the files in multi-user mode.
Conclusion
After understanding the root causes of QuickBooks Error H202 and following the above method, you can successfully fix the error and then access your files without any issues.
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