What is QuickBooks Error H202 & How to Fix it?

QuickBooks is a widely used accounting software that helps its users to carry out their bookkeeping needs on a digital and secure platform. Besides that, there are multiple other software uses like Payroll disbursal, federal-state taxation forms, etc. One of the most significant components that keep things running is the company file. Any bugs in the company file could potentially halt everything on the QB Desktop. Today, we will explain one such issue- QuickBooks Error H202.

Company file errors like QuickBooks Error H202 can become a severe threat to your day’s productivity if not solved instantly. To get quick assistance on the issues, call on the (844)-932-1139 anytime 24/7

What is Error H202 in QuickBooks?

The H202 error message states that this company file is on another computer, and QuickBooks needs some help connecting. The error calls for turbulence in the network connection between the company file and QuickBooks workstation in layman's terms.

What are the causes behind the QuickBooks Error H202?

Several reasons could instigate the pop-up of the H202 error message in QuickBooks. Here is a list of them.

1. The hosting configuration settings may be incorrect.
2. QuickBooks in the server system is unable to find the IP address of the host system.
3. The incoming and outgoing communication may be blocked by the firewall in the server computer.
4. Some damage in the QuickBooks network data (.ND) file.
5. The DNS server is experiencing some conflicts.
6. Internal QuickBooks services like QuickBooksDBXX or QBCFMonitor are not running on the server.

What are the solutions to the H202 error in QuickBooks?

There are numerous solutions that you could try from the user’s end to troubleshoot the problem. QuickBooks Database Server Manager is the most common fix to the error, also recommended by Intuit. Some other solutions are listed below.

Solution- 1

1. Close QuickBooks and press Windows Key+R to open the Run window.
2. Type services.msc in the Run window and press Enter.
3. After the Services window shows up, look for the QuickBooks DBXX and double-click on it.
4. QuickBooksDBXX Properties window will show up.
5. Choose Automatic under the Startup Type.
6. Set the Service status to either Running or Started. If not, then choose Start.
7. Later, click on the Recovery tab and select Restart the Service under all the drop-own menus.
8. Select Apply and click on OK.

Solution- 2

1. Close and reopen QuickBooks.
2. Press the F2 key, and the Product Information window will come up.
3. Choose Hosting and select local files only in Local Server Information.

We would like to end this blog on the ways to solve the QuickBooks Error H202. We hope you find the solutions mentioned above helpful and that your problem is resolved quickly. However, if that’s not the case, contact us on our (844)-932-1139 and immediately get the best possible assistance.