Friday, March 20, 2020

What Is QuickBooks Error H202 And How To Fix It?

What QuickBooks Error Code H202 Means?

QuickBooks error H202 takes place when you try to access a company file in multi-user mode. The error typically occurs when QuickBooks fails to communicate with the network server. The error message depicts that the company file you are trying to access is located on the other system. There are multi-faceted reasons behind the error message H202. This blog is a deliberate attempt to help users facing QuickBooks error H202 by addressing the possible causes and symptoms of the error code, along with some effective troubleshooting solutions. 

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QuickBooks Cannot Switch To Multi-User Mode H202: Possible Causes

If you are wondering why do I get error H202 when trying to open QuickBooks in multi-user mode, then below-given bullet points can help-


  • Possible damage in QuickBooks Database Server Manager
  • QuickBooks fails to connect with the server
  • Data damage in the QuickBooks company file can also trigger QuickBooks error H202
  • Faulty settings of the hosting configuration
  • If any of the QBCFMonitorService or QuickBooks DBXX not running properly
  • It can be your Firewall preventing ports required by the QuickBooks to communicate with the server
  • Damaged or inappropriate settings of DNS

Symptoms Of H202 Error In QuickBooks 2019:

When QuickBooks error H202 occurs, you may experience it by the below-given symptoms-
  • Sluggish performance of the computer with the mouse or keyboard commands
  • You are unable to switch to the multiple user mode
  • QuickBooks error message H202 appears on your screen
  • QuickBooks freezes
  • Inability to access company file located on the other system

Solution 1: Make Use Of Network Diagnostic Tool

  • Download the tool and install it to your system
  • Locate the folder containing the data file
  • Note down the IP address and network interfaces
  • If the Firewall Status section shows the Open Port button, click it
  • Now check the connectivity for the data file
  • Try to access the company file, and if the QuickBooks error H202 in windows server 2012
  • continues, follow the next solutions.
Solution 2: Create A New Folder For The Company File

Create a new folder on the hosting computer and share the folder and setup with windows access permissions
Now copy the.QBW file to the new folder and try to open the company file in multi-user mode again

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