QuickBooks lets you set up a multi-user network to share the company file and its data with more than one user at the same time. But users sometimes get QuickBooks error H202, which strikes when the server settings aren’t set up right. If you also run into this problem when setting up a multi-user network or accessing the company file in it, read this blog till the end to find out what’s causing it and how to fix Error code H202 in QuickBooks Desktop.
You can easily fix QuickBooks multi-user mode error H202 by following the troubleshooting solutions in this article, and if you require any assistance, get in touch with us at +1(855)-955-1942
Reasons Why QuickBooks Desktop Error Code H202 Strikes
Most of the time, error H202 will show up when you switch to multi-user mode or access the company file. Here are some of the reasons why this company file error strikes QuickBooks.
- When you try to open the company file, some other user has already accessed it.
- There are problems inside the Database Server Manager that cause it to break down and stop working.
- In QuickBooks, a multi-user network break can also be caused by damaged or corrupt Network Descriptor files.
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Solutions to Get Rid of QuickBooks Enterprise Error H202
When you try to set up the network, error code H202 will show up on the screen. This makes it hard to get to the company file. Below, we explain in detail some easy and effective ways to fix this error in your QuickBooks:
Solution 1: Make Sure Your PC’s QB Hosting Settings are Set Up Properly
Incorrect hosting settings are a major reason why error H202 is stopping you from setting up a multi-user network in QuickBooks. Except for your server system, all of the workstations should run in single-user mode while the company file is being opened. This error strikes when the workstations switch to multi-user mode, which makes it impossible to set up the network. Fixing the QB hosting settings, as shown in the steps below, will get rid of the error.
- Open the QB File menu on the computer where you first saw this error code.
- Select the option that says ‘Utilities’ and then click the ‘Stop hosting multi-user access’ option.
- Switch all the workstations to single-user mode by following the same steps on each one.
- On the server, open the QB File menu and click on Utilities.
- Choose Host multi-user access, and then restart all of the computers.
- On your server system, try opening the company file in ‘multi-user mode.’
Solution 2: Fix the Network Descriptor File so that QuickBooks Run in Multi-User Mode
If the Network Descriptor file on your system gets damaged, problems with multiple-user mode are likely to happen. When setting up a network, the software uses .ND file to figure out how to get to the workstations. To fix the Network Descriptor file, follow the steps given below.
- Open the QuickBooks installation folder and look for the Network Descriptor file (.nd) in it.
- Right-click the file and choose ‘Rename’ to change its extension.
- Change the name of the file by adding ‘.old’ to the end of it.
- Save the file, then open QuickBooks again.
Conclusion
This blog is made to help you figure out why QuickBooks error H202 stops you from hosting or accessing the company file. The blog also described the steps you need to take to get rid of this error, which we hope have worked for you. If you have trouble implementing the solutions, you can get in touch with our support team at +1(855)-955-1942.
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