QuickBooks Error 6147 is an error that occurs when a user tries to open a company file or a backup file. This error comes in the QuickBooks error code 6000 series, all of which are related to the opening of a company file. This post is for the users who frequently face this error and are looking for easy troubleshooting methods.
CAUSES OF QUICKBOOKS ERROR 6147
The QuickBooks Error 6147 occurs because of the following reasons:
When the QuickBooks file is corrupt or damaged.
The name of the backup file exceeds the maximum number of characters, i.e, 210 characters.
A corrupt version of QuickBooks which has been downloaded could also trigger QuickBooks error 6147.
When the Windows registry is corrupt.
Accidental deletion of some QuickBooks files.
When the network drive is being used to restore a backup file.
Improper or incomplete installation of QuickBooks.
Malware or virus attack on your system.
HOW TO FIX QUICKBOOKS ERROR 6147?
One of the first things which a user needs to check is whether the version of QuickBooks software they’re using is updated to its latest version. The user can also install QuickBooks File Doctor to quickly scan and fix such errors. The other troubleshooting methods which can be applied are:
SOLUTION 1: SAVE A COPY OF THE BACKUP FILE TO A LOCAL COMPUTER
From the File menu of QuickBooks, select Utilities. Check if you can access the host with a multi-user mode. Choose Yes upon which it will prompt for a Company file to be closed. Click Yes again.
Restore and take another backup file from your local backup.
Ensure that the company file path link doesn’t exceed 210 characters.
Connect and send the file via the QuickBooks data service team.
SOLUTION 2: CHECK FOR MICROSOFT ANTIVIRUS SYSTEM ON YOUR SYSTEM
Go to the Antivirus settings and stay on the same path.
Hold the CTRL key and simultaneously open QuickBooks to see where the company file is located.
Open the QuickBooks software without opening the company file.
Press the F2 button upon which you can see the product details, especially the location of the company file folder path.
You can also consult your Antivirus service provider.
SOLUTION 3: RUN THE REBUILD UTILITY TOOL
From the main File menu, go to the Utilities section.
Click on the Rebuild data option.
If you are asked for an instant backup on the company file data, then click on OK.
SOLUTION 4: CONFIGURE TREND MICRO ACTIVE SCAN SETTINGS
Find the location of the company file.
Press the CTRL key and double-click on QuickBooks simultaneously.
Open the software without activating the company file.
Use the “No Company Open” option to open the company file.
The company file should be at the top.
Open the scan settings of the Trend Micro Active Scan and select the company folder which has the company file and add it as an exception.
SOLUTION 5: REPAIR COMPANY FILE
You have 3 options to repair the company file:
Download and install the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
Run and use the Quick Fix My Program option.
Launch QuickBooks File Doctor.
CONCLUSION
If the above methods don’t fix QuickBooks Error code 6147, then the best option is to contact QuickBooks Support. Their team is available 24/7 and can resolve the error at the earliest.