Company file issues are at large in recent times in the QuickBooks program and this result in unwanted delays and fear of permanent data loss. QuickBooks Error code 6147 is similar error which is frequent in recent times and pops up immediately when the user performs open or restore a company file task.
This can even appear while restoring a company backup file. The noteworthy causes include corruption in the company files, Windows registry facing issues with the QuickBooks keys, company name exceeding 210 characters and a plethora of other causes. This error can be kept in check through simple solutions explained within the ambit of this discussion.
The following error message may appear on your screen when the QuickBooks error 6147 encounters.
What results in QuickBooks Error code 6147?
This type of errors can occur due to a multitude of factors that may be related to QuickBooks or the system issues. The most common contributors of Error code 6147 include:
·Company file could have been encountering some data issues or damage.
·There can also be an instance wherein the Company backup file includes more than 210 characters in its file name.
·The entries in the Windows registry that are relevant to QuickBooks are damaged.
·Crucial QuickBooks folder files were deleted by the user or by some third-party tool with or without the user’s consent.
Multiple approaches to Guide you through QuickBooks Error 6147
This particular company file issue can be curbed by some simple tools and techniques. These tools have been tried and tested by our experts and have proven effective in resolving this particular Company file error. Follow the methods below to know quick fixation of QuickBooks company file error 6147:
Method 1: Using the QuickBooks File Doctor
·You have to download and install the QuickBooks file doctor tool. It will scan and clean up your
company file.
·Soon after downloading the tool, open the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file by double-clicking it.
·Additionally, Install the tool hub as directed by the instructions that display on your screen and
Accept the Terms and Conditions.
·Thereafter, hit on the Company File Issues from the Tool Hub.
·It will automatically launch the QuickBooks File Doctor program to find and fix the corrupt company file.
Method 2: Restoring Company File Backup
If the problem still remains unresolved even after the use of the File Doctor Tool, then you can restore the company file backup. This is possible only if any backup was saved in history. Nonetheless, you can still check the existence of the same by performing the below given steps:
·Launch QuickBooks Desktop as administrator.
·From there, you should go for the File menu and proceed to Utilities.
·The next move is to disable the Multi-User mode Hosting and click on Yes in the reaffirmation box.
·The user can now click on File, followed by Open or Restore Company. Here, go for the backup file option and look for any previously saved backup of the same company file with .qbb extension.
·In case the backup is showing up, the same should be restored to the company file folder soon after. You can afterwards run QuickBooks as an admin and afterwards make attempt of opening this restored Company file. This should do the trick, i.e., QuickBooks Error code should no longer be there.
Method 3: Use Trend Micro Active Scan
One more tool which has proven worthy for rectifying Company file Error 6147 is the Trend Micro Active Scan. You need to download and install it first.
·Run the tool and after that, search for the QuickBooks Company folder in the Scan settings.
·Choose the folder and proceed with the scan process.
·As the process culminates, you can make attempts of opening the Company file(s) again in QuickBooks.
Method 4: Rename. ND, TLG and ADR Files
The user can consider renaming the ND, TLG and ADR files as they harbor the main configurations related to the company files. The process to get these renamed is:
·Go for the QuickBooks folder and start a search for the file having the same name as the Company file but having the extensions. ND and. TLG
·You then need to Right-click each of these files, and click on Rename. Now, change their name individually.
·Do the same for the ADR file as well.
·When all the three files are renamed successfully, you have an open window of running QuickBooks and then trying to open the Company file again.
Sum up!
This blog aided readers with different troubleshooting methods to get QuickBooks Error 6147 fixed permanently on their systems. The walkthrough should be helpful, but if the error ceases to go away, then you need to contact our proficient QuickBooks error support experts at the helpline i.e., 1-888-368-8874.
