QuickBooks Error Code H202

Posted by Jack Cox on December 26th, 2019

QuickBooks Error H202 happens when a user tries to run QuickBooks in the multi-user mode. This error causes the multi-user access to the server to be blocked. Let's move on now to see what causes this error in QuickBooks.

What are the causes of QuickBooks Error H202?

Here are some of the reasons why this error occurs:

• .ND file is either corrupted or damaged.

• there is an improper configuration of DNS settings.

• When hosting settings are not configured properly.

• There are chances that the QuickBooks Database Server Manager is having some problems.

• When QBCFMonitor or QuickBooksDBXX is not in a running condition.

• QuickBooks Error H202 is maybe because of the Misconfigured settings of DNS.

• The IP address of the server is not available.

What are the symptoms linked with QuickBooks Error H202?

There are certain symptoms associated with this QuickBooks Error. Some are given as:

• The QuickBooks H202 error code prompts on the screen.

• QuickBooks will slow down or freeze.

• QB users are unable to switch to multi-user mode.

• The user is unable to access the client file of another device.

What can be the possible solutions to fix QuickBooks Error H202?

You can fix this issue by applying the solutions as:

Solution1: By using the Network Diagnostic tool

• Firstly, you need to download the Network Diagnostic tool, after that install it.

• Check the directory to the file location.

• Note the number of IP addresses and network interfaces.

• If the Firewall Status tab has an Open Ports icon, click the button to activate any QuickBook ports.

• Check the data file connectivity.

• Try opening the data file for your company.

Solution 2: You can verify the connectivity of the network.

• On all the workstations, Switch off the hosting.

• Now, ping the name of the server from your workstation.

• Enter ping[name of server ] and press the Enter key

Solution 3: You can make a new folder for your business file

• Firstly, Make a new folder on the hosting machine.

• Now, Share the folder and set up folder and access permissions for Windows to share company files.

• Copy the QuickBooks Database (QBW) archive to the new directory.

• Lastly, Reopen the company file in multi-user mode.

Solution 4: To the admin group, Add services-QuickBooksDBXX and QBCFMonitor.

The two server services, QuickBooksDBXX, and QBCFMonitorService should have Windows administrator permissions. If these rights are not open to them, you need to make sure they are. Giving Windows administrator permissions to QB services will fix the H202 error in QuickBooks.

We are hoping that you get QuickBooks Error code H202 fixed by applying any of the above-given solutions. In case you are feeling difficulty in fixing the issue, you can take our help. We will guide you on how to rectify the error step-by-step.

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