Getting errors while accessing the company file in QuickBooks is not uncommon as there are several factors that can affect how QuickBooks open the company file. One such reason is the file being opened by another user which when happens you get QuickBooks error 6073. There are some other reasons too that can affect company file operations in QuickBooks and we have listed all of them further in this article. Along with the reasons that can prompt error 6073 in QuickBooks we have also described quick solutions that you can implement to resolve the error. For detailed information, follow the complete article until the end.
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Factors Responsible for Triggering QuickBooks Desktop Error 6073
As you already know the primary reason due to which error code 6073 is triggered is the file being already opened by another user on a different workstation. Some other reasons that can prompt the error are as follows:
1. If the folder that stores the company file is having its properties set to Read-Only.
2. The computer that has the company file is running QuickBooks in single user mode.
3. You are trying to access the company file with a remote software like Team Viewer.
The above reasons can easily be resolved by implementing the solutions listed below so let’s quickly jump on to the solutions now.
Here’s How to Get Rid of QuickBooks Error Message 6073
Solution 1: Ask other Users to Log out from the Company File
Ask every user in the network to close the company file and then try to open it on your system. If the error continues to appear on your screen, follow the next troubleshooting method.
Solution 2: Change QuickBooks Company File Folder Properties
1. Locate the folder where the company file is saved on your C drive.
2. Right-click the folder and select Properties.
3. Uncheck the option that says Read-Only.
4. Click Apply and then hit OK.
5. Try to access the company file once again and check if the error is now resolved.
Solution 3: Move QuickBooks Company File to the Local Storage of the System
1. If the company file is located on another computer system then using an external storage device move it to the local storage of the system.
2. Open QuickBooks and try to open the company file now.
If none of the solutions listed above help you resolve QuickBooks error 6073 for you, then dial 1-855-856-0042 and get in touch with one of the experts from QuickBooks support team now.