Are you also facing issues while accessing company files? QuickBooks Desktop troubles accessing company files on another computer. This is QuickBooks error H202, which is nothing but a hosting setting error. This error is determined by misconfigured hosting settings or inability to access the company files from the server computer. This is received with an error message stating: 'This company file is on another computer, and QuickBooks needs some help connecting.’ Standard error code H202 suggests a straightforward issue while switching from single-user to multi-user mode, perhaps by blocking access to the server where the QuickBooks company files (QBW) are saved.

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Primary Causes Behind QuickBooks Error H202

A set of reasons is listed here in this segment that is completely responsible for the occurrence of error H202:

1. The multi-user hosting setup has gone wrong
2. The hosting setup has been configured wrong
3. The firewall is blocking the communication
4. The DNS server is conflicting
5. QuickBooks services are not running
6. The network data file has become corrupted
7. Or it might occur because QBDBMgrN not running on this computer.

Eliminate QuickBooks Error H202

We always recommend that you create a backup before proceeding with any resolution.

1. Network Connectivity Check

You need to ping the Server:

1. Use Windows + R, type cmd, and Enter.
2. Type ping [servername], use the name, and then Enter.

2. Using the QuickBooks File Doctor Tool

It diagnoses and fixes the issue in the network.

3. Firewall Settings Configuration

Ensure the firewall doesn't block QuickBooks. The instructions for port exceptions should be followed.

4. QuickBooks Services

1. Open, press Windows + R, and type services. msc, and then click Enter.
2. Under that, go to QuickBooksDBXX, make it Automatic, and ensure it is running. Repeat this with QBCFMonitorService. 

5. Edit Windows Hosts File

1. C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\Etc. or Syswow64\Drivers\etc.
2. Open hosts in Notepad, add the server's IP and name, and save and close.

6. Extract New Folder for the QBW file

1. Make a new, shared folder on the server.
2. Copy the QBW file there and attempt to open it in multi-user mode.

7. Hosting Local Files

QuickBooks: F2 and select Hosting to Local files only.

8. Restart QuickBooks Database Server Manager

1. Run Windows + R: Type services. msc: Click OK.
2. Right-click QuickBooksDBXX: Stop: Start.

9. Delete and Restore the.ND File

1. Find using.ND, and then delete it.
2. Open the company file folder in QuickBooks Database Server Manager, and click Scan.

The above steps will fix the H202 error.

Conclusion

QuickBooks error code H202 is one of those error codes that you will find quite challenging to solve. However, with the right solutions, you can overcome all these problems and stay busy working on your QuickBooks financial transactions without interruptions. This post deals with all the solutions that may help you solve QuickBooks error H202.

FAQs

How to fix an error in QuickBooks?

Here is the solution to solve it.

1. Restart the computer.
2. Run the QuickBooks tool hub.
3. Run QuickBooks as the administrator.

How to fix the error cannot communicate with the company file due to the firewall?

1. First, download and install the QuickBooks Tools Hub and run QuickBooks File Doctor.
2. Update QuickBooks.
3. Check your firewall settings.
4. Set up your folder permissions.

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