Many times, QuickBooks users have reported the QuickBooks Error Code H202 while switching QuickBooks to the multi-user mode. This problem typically denotes a blocked multi-user connection to the server computer that stores your QuickBooks company files (QBW). Thus, you won't be able to access the QuickBooks company file if you can't connect to the server computer. The reasons and the troubleshooting steps for the error are discussed below in this article.
What is meant by QuickBooks Error H202?
The error message for this error days that
Error code: H202 This company file is on another computer, and QuickBooks needs some help connecting.
This means that your QuickBooks is not able to access the company file that is stored on any other system, and it needs help to access it.
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Why does QuickBooks Error H202 occur?
The primary reason for its occurrence is the wrong connection of your Quickbooks to the company file, as it fails to communicate with the server computer. The other reasons for the H202 error in Quickbooks are described below:
Unsuitable hosting configuration settings.
The firewall on your system is blocking incoming and outgoing communication on the server computer.
Any issue with the DNS server can also cause the error to come.
The error occurs when the QB can not obtain the IP address of the host system or server holding the company file.
On the server system, certain internal QuickBooks services like QuickBooksDBXX or QBCFMonitor are not active.
Network data file (.ND) damage or corruption.
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How to fix the QuickBooks error H202?
To fix the error manually, you can check the services on your system and configure firewall and internet settings. The other methods to fix the error are given below:
Method 1: Configure your Firewall Settings for QB Desktop
Here, you have to ensure that the firewall settings on the server computer are not blocking QuickBooks form accessing the company file. You have also to set the firewall permissions and then open your QuickBooks in the multi-user mode.
Method 2: Reset your QuickBooks Database Server Manager
First, type services.msc into the Run window, then click OK.
Press the Stop button after choosing QuickBooksDB19 (2009), QuickBooksDB18 (2008), or QuickBooksDB17 (2007).
After selecting the Start button with a right-click, close the window.
List the file formats and their extensions.
After pressing the Windows Start button to the right, choose to Explore > Tools > Folder Options.
By choosing the View tab, you may uncheck the item that says Hide extensions for known file types.
Again, uncheck the box next to Hide protected operating system files after once more choosing the Show hidden files and folders option from the View menu.
In the Warning window, select Yes, then hit OK.
For the final step, shut down Windows Explorer.
Method 3: Test your Network Connectivity
For this step, you have to ping your workstation that is having the H202 error to check the network connectivity.
To ping the server, first open the Run window from the Windows Search bar.
Then, in the Run window, you need to type the word cmd and hit Enter.
Here, you need to enter the ping[servername] command to ping the server name from your workstation and then press the Enter key.
If the connection is good, then you will receive a response else you have to check your internet connectivity.
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To Wind Up!!
The above-mentioned methods clearly state the way you can fix the QuickBooks Error Code H202. Additionally, you can also use QuickBooks File Doctor Tool or check for the QuickBooks Services to make sure that the error is completely eradicated from your system. In case, you require any additional help; then you can contact our QB support staff at +1-(855)-955-1942 Data Service Solution for assistance.
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