Practical Fixes For QuickBooks Error
H202
QuickBooks Error H202 occurs when users attempt to switch to multiuser mode but cannot access a company file located on another
computer. This error indicates that the multi-user connection to your
server is blocked by any glitch or issue. This error arises due to network
connectivity problems, incorrect hosting configurations, or firewall
settings that block communication between the workstation and the
server.
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Reasons For QB Error Code H202
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The following reasons can be responsible for triggering QuickBooks error code
H202:
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When services like QuickBooksDBXX and QBCFMonitorService do not work
properly, you may see errors H202 and QBDBMGRN not running on this
computer.
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Firewall permission and network errors can block the multi-user connection.
Solutions To Fix QB Error H202
Resolving error H202 involves checking network settings, configuring crucial
services that enable multi-user access, configuring firewalls, and using
QuickBooks File Doctor to restore connectivity. Follow the below steps to verify
services and use the QB file doctor tool to repair firewall permission and network
issues.
Solution 1: Verify Essential Services on Your
Server
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Important for Full Program Users: If you’re using the full version of QuickBooks
on your server, first enable multi-user hosting.
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Launch QuickBooks on your server computer.
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Click on File, then select Utilities. If you see the option for Host Multi-User
Access, click it.
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Don’t select Stop Hosting Multi-User Access.
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Ensure that QuickBooks services are running on your server. Follow the steps
below for QuickBooksDBXX and then repeat for QBCFMonitorService.
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Open the Windows Start menu.
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Type “Run” into the search bar.
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Open the Run window.
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Type “services.msc”. Press Enter.
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Locate and double-click on QuickBooksDBXX from the list.
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Set the Startup Type to Automatic.
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Ensure that the Service status is either Running or Started. If it’s not, click Start.
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Click on the Recovery tab.
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From each dropdown menu (First failure, Second failure, and Subsequent failures),
select Restart the Service.
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Click Apply. Then select OK.
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Repeat these steps for QBCFMonitorService.
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After finishing, open QuickBooks on each workstation. Go to the File menu.
Select Switch to Multi-user Mode. If everything works properly, the issue is
resolved.
Solution 2: Launch QB File Doctor Tool
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Step 1: Download Tools Hub
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Close QuickBooks.
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Download QB Tool Hub.
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Save the file.
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Open the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file.
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Follow the on-screen steps.
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Install the tool.
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Agree to the terms and conditions.
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When done, double-click on its icon.
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Open the Tool Hub.
Step 2: Access the File Doctor
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Open the tool hub.
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Select Company File Issues.
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Select Run QuickBooks, File Doctor.
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Wait for a few minutes.
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Manually open it if you face the issue, and it doesn’t get open by itself.
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Once open, select your company file.
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If the file is not visible, select Browse. Locate the file.
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Select Check your file and Network.
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Click on Continue.
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Enter your admin password.
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Click Next.
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Now, check for the error.
Conclusion
We hope that by implementing the above solutions, you have successfully
resolved the QuickBooks error H202.