QuickBooks enables you to create and send a PDF within the software. However, you may sometimes face the QuickBooks PDF component missing, and you can't create a PDF. The reasons that might be responsible for this are a corrupt QBPrint.qbp file, a damaged QB program, a malfunctioning Print Spooler service, and many more.

The message that pops up on the screen during this problem is: “QuickBooks detected that a component required to create PDF is missing.“

To get this issue fixed, you have been given some resolutions proven to be effective. Let's delve deep into the blog to get useful insights.

However, we advise you to connect with our QuickBooks Advisors to bring your application to the previous state without any trouble. Give a ring to 1.855.738.2784 and speak directly with QB experts.

Possible Reasons Why You Can’t Create PDF in QB

Here are the solutions that can be responsible for why the QuickBooks PDF not working.

  1. The primary reason behind this issue can be a damaged QBDT application.
  2. It can be due to insufficient permission to access the temp folder.
  3. One reason that can cause this issue is a disabled Microsoft XPS document writer.
  4. An updated Adobe Reader can also cause this problem.
  5. If the form or template you want to print is corrupted, you may fall into such issues.

A Stepwise Method to Implement If QuickBooks PDF Component is Missing

Let me walk you through the steps that can help you resolve the PDF missing component issue. Steps have been suggested by our experts, who also claim to deliver effective results.

The solution elaborates on the process of resetting the temp folder permissions. See what the steps are:

  1. Press Win+R to access the Run window.
  2. Type %Temp%.
  3. Press Enter.
  4. Now you are required to perform a right click on an empty place in the temp folder.
  5. Click on the Properties option, followed by Security.
  6. Now, you need to make sure that the usernames and groups in Security have Full Control.
  7. When it is set to Full Control, you can save it as a PDF.

Hopefully, the steps above can help you rectify the problem. If you are still stuck with this, consult a professional immediately. Also, go through the steps below if the issue persists.

  1. The very first step is to ensure that the XPS services are enabled.
  2. Now, test the XPS Document Writer and try to print outside the QuickBooks application.
  3. In this step, you are required to install the Microsoft XPS Document Writer.
  4. Then, you need to configure the settings of the security software because the issue may be due to Norton Anti-Virus or McAfee Firewall that blocks the .xps files creation.
  5. Going ahead, you have to adjust the Windows user permissions for the XPS Document Writer, and for this, you need to sign in as an admin and change these permissions.

Parting Thoughts

We hope that the blog post consists of enough information to help you resolve the QuickBooks PDF component missing issue. To demonstrate that, you have been given a segment including the causes leading to it. If you are still stuck with this issue, give a call to 1.855.738.2784 and talk to our QuickBooks pro-advisors.

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