When you work on QuickBooks, it is possible that you come across QuickBooks 6000 series errors every now and then. One such error that we are going to discuss in this segment is QuickBooks error 6189. This error can be seen when you try to open the company file and it fails to open or is being used by another program. You might face this issue due to a bunch of reasons, which we will be discussing down in this segment. Thus, stick around to find out what causes this error and how can you deal with it.
What leads to QuickBooks Error 6189, 816?
You can come across QuickBooks error 6189 due to the below reasons:
- If there are multiple users accessing the company file, then you can see QuickBooks error 6189 816.
- Another reason can be if your QuickBooks company file is placed on a read-only network folder, then this means that you don’t have the permissions required to modify your file.
- Moreover, if QuickBooks is not installed properly or some files are missing or corrupted, then such an error can be experienced.
Steps to Resolve the QuickBooks Error 6189 816
You can try to run QuickBooks database server manager to resolve QuickBooks error code 6189. The steps to be performed by you here are:
- The very first step is to close QuickBooks on all computers.
- After that, on the server system, head to the start menu.
- Now, look for QuickBooks database server manager.
- And then, open QuickBooks database server manager and go for add folder.
- The next step is to browse and choose the folder where the company file is stored.
- Go for the scan tab to start the scanning process.
- And then, try to open your company file once again and check if the issue exists.
Conclusion
Coming towards the end of this article, we hope that you might be able to find out the right ways to get rid of the QuickBooks error 6189. However, if you fail to do so, then we suggest you to reach out our QuickBooks technical support team at +1844-499-6700, and get assistance from experts immediately. We are a team of certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors who provide immediate support for all QuickBooks queries.