While accessing or opening the company files, you might end up with QuickBooks error 6123. This is one of the 6000 errors series that are associated with the company file. The common reasons for the occurrence of this issue are damaged QB data files, damaged Windows OS, and multiple instances of QB on one computer. Other possible reasons have been listed in the upcoming section. Dig deeper into the matter and get your QB software back on track.

This blog should be sufficient to overcome QuickBooks error 6123, but if you still fail to resolve it, consult a professional for help. Give a call to 1.855.738.2784 and talk to an expert.

Why Does QB Company File Error 6123 Occur?

The inability to open the company file can be due to the reasons mentioned below. Let’s have a look at them:

  1. The error is prone to occur due to damaged QB data files.
  2. When there are multiple versions of the QuickBooks Database Server on your device.
  3. It can be due to a firewall that might be blocking a port needed to communicate with the server.
  4. One reason can be a damaged Windows OS.
  5. The error may occur due to a change in the system name that hosts the company file.

Steps To Execute When Facing QuickBooks Error 6123

In this section, we will tell you how to utilize the QuickBooks repair tool to troubleshoot the QB error code 6123. Review each method and see which one works the best:

Method 1: Run Quick Fix my Program

  1. Open QuickBooks Tool Hub.
  2. Tap on the Program Problems.
  3. After this, click on Quick Fix my Program and wait for a minute to let it start repairing.
  4. In case you have multiple QB instances, the time limit may exceed, and you will have to wait longer.
  5. When the repair is complete, open QB one more time and see if the error is resolved.

Method 2: Rename the company file

In case the error occurred due to issues with the company file name, then you must modify the name and then see if the error gets resolved. It should not exceed 30 characters. Moreover, the name should not contain any special characters or spaces.

Method 3: Rename the.ND and .TLG files

  1. Open the folder where the company file is saved.
  2. Choose the file that has the.ND extension.
  3. Right-click on the company file and choose Rename.
  4. Rename the file from.ND to .ND.OLD.
  5. Similarly, rename the.TLG file and then try to open the QuickBooks company file.

Method 4: Create a new Windows User

  1. Open the Control Panel and tap on the Create new user option.
  2. Click on Administrator for the user type.
  3. Reboot the system and then log in using the new user credentials.
  4. After this, move the company file to the desktop.
  5. Open QB and try to access the company file.

What You Should Remember

After you have read the blog, you must have understood what QuickBooks error 6123 is and what leads to it. For instance, a damaged Windows OS can be one of the reasons for it. With this, the page also uncovers a set of methods you can use to address the problem. In case you don’t want to take a risk by fixing it yourself, dial 1.855.738.2784 and talk to a QB Pro Advisor.

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