It doesn’t matter whether you are using QuickBooks accounting software for big or small projects; running QuickBooks without bugs and glitches is impossible. The errors in QuickBooks software are common, so they are easy to tackle if rectified with reliable troubleshooting methods. The QuickBooks error 6073 is one such error we will discuss in this blog post. Users usually encounter this error when they wish to open or start the QuickBooks company data file in the multi-user mode on the server computer. Avoid further glitches and adverse effects on your accounting operations by troubleshooting the error as soon as possible.

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The QuickBooks error 6073 is a common QuickBooks Desktop company file error that creates a problem for the users when they attempt to access the company file with file extension .qbw in multi-user mode. The error message popped on the screen: “QuickBooks is unable to open this company file. Another user may have opened it.”

Why The QuickBooks Company File Error 6073 Occurs?

The users encounter this company file error due to the following reasons:

If you are using the QuickBooks application in single-user mode and the file is open on another system, it can cause the error code 6073. 
Another root cause of the error is when you locate the file in a read-only network folder. 
If the company data file is being accessed with the help of a remote application, then the error may trouble the user while opening the company file in multi-user mode.

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3 Easy Strategies To Troubleshoot The QuickBooks Company File Error 6073

Troubleshooting Strategy 1 - Open and run the company data file in multi-user mode

Enable the multi-user mode on the server computer and then open your QuickBooks company data file on the host computer. 
You will see there the File option; under the File tab, click on the Close Company option. 
After this, open the file again and under the File option, click on the Open or Restore Company option. Continue and select the Open a company file option, followed by clicking on the Next option. 
Now, click the Open file in multi-user mode to finally Open it. Check whether the error exists; if yes, we have another solution to fix it.

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Troubleshooting Strategy 2 - Settle the error by verifying the Running Processes of the Task Manager

In this strategy, you must first open the Task Manager by pressing the Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys on the keyboard. Once you open the Task Manager, go to the Processes tab and check whether the Processes is running under the system’s username, which is facing problems. If the Processes run under the same, you must reboot your computer system. It can help you in rectifying the error.

Troubleshooting Strategy 3 - Find and fix general issues with your QuickBooks Desktop software

Open and run the QuickBooks Tool Hub and then head towards the Program Problems option to find the Quick fix my Program utility option. 
Open the Quick fix my Program tool and set it to repair the issues related to your QuickBooks Desktop software (if any). The tool will automatically detect and repair the glitches and issues. 
Once the repairing process is finished, try to open/re-access your QuickBooks company data file to confirm whether the error is still creating issues.

The Closure!

Tackling QuickBooks error 6073 may be difficult for the users, so try to follow and perform these troubleshooting strategies to dismiss the error. If the error is getting worse and you find it difficult to manage, call us at +1-800-417-5147 without further delay.

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