QuickBooks Error Code H202 is a very commonly reported error that belongs to the H series errors. This error is usually experienced when the user tries to switch into multi-user mode. It often appears with a warning message that states: This company file is on another computer and QuickBooks needs some help connecting. It can further be experienced when QuickBooks fails to open a company file that is stored on another system. The error window shows up indicating that multi-user connection to the server is blocked. There are a handful of factors that can cause such an error. However, performing some simple steps can help in rectifying the same. To help you understand the error in a better way, here we are with this piece of writing sharing the complete info related to QuickBooks error H202, along with the steps that can be performed to rectify it. 

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Effective Measures to Fix QuickBooks Error H202

You can try fixing the error code H202 using the steps below:

Method 1: Verify QuickBooks services

·         In case the server is running a full version of QuickBooks, you can perform the below steps to start multi user hosting mode.

·         When on the server, open QuickBooks.

·         After that head to the file menu and select utilities.

·         You then have to select host multi-user access option.

For verifying the running status of QuickBooksDBXX and QBCFMonitorService on the server, perform the steps below:

·         At first, open the run window

·         Enter in services.msc in the text field and click on ok tab.

·         You now have to select QuickBooksDBXX

·         Then check the startup type and if it is automatic or not.

·         In case the startup type is not set as automatic then do it now.

·         Now, check the service status and make sure it shows running.

·         Move to the recovery tab and select.

·         After that, head to the menu and select restart the service of all these.

·         Click on apply tab and select ok tab to confirm the changes.

Method 2: Include QuickBooksDBXX and QBCFMonitorService in the admin group

You need to offer QuickBooksDBXX and QBCFMonitorService windows admin permission on the server. In case these services do not already have admin permission, then ensure that they get it as this might also fix the issue.

Method 3: Configure system firewall settings

The system firewall might sometimes block data exchange between QuickBooks and the server. If that is the case, then you can perform the steps to configure QuickBooks firewall settings.

·         For this, firstly create exceptions in the settings of the system firewall.

·         After that, make changes to the system firewall permissions and then open QuickBooks on all the computers.

·         You now have to opt for switch to multi-user mode option available under the file menu.

Method 4: Make a new folder for the company file

·         This method requires you to create a new folder on the server

·         After that, make changes in the permissions for this new folder and QuickBooks company files to be shared.

·         Copy qbw file to the new folder.

·         And lastly, open the company file in multi-user mode.

Method 5: QuickBooks connection diagnostic tool can fix network issues

·         The very first step is to download and install the connection diagnostic tool on the hosting system.

·         After that, scan the folder storing the company files.

·         Note down the IP address that shows up.

·         Configure the firewall ports as instructed by the diagnostic tool.

·         Follow the instructions of the connection diagnostic tool.

·         And lastly, try to open company files on the system.

Conclusion!

Getting rid of error code H202 in QuickBooks isn’t a tough nut to crack. Implementing the measures above can help in eliminating the issue successfully. However, if there is any sort of issue that you need consultation for, you can simply get on a call with our certified QuickBooks professionals at +1-800-360-4183. Our QuickBooks Enterprise support team will ensure that all your clouds of confusion are addressed immediately.