What Causes QuickBooks Error 6147 & How to Fix it?

by John Kartan Accounting And Bookkeeping

QuickBooks users often deal with issues where the troubleshooting suggested by QuickBooks Desktop or experts does not help. When this happens, users are left clueless about what needs to be done, and the same happens when error 6147 strikes in QuickBooks. This is a common error that limits access to the QuickBooks company file and obstructs users from restoring the backup. If basic troubleshooting like running File Doctor and verifying firewall settings does not help you resolve the error, try using the advanced troubleshooting methods mentioned further in this article.

If you feel the need for experts supervision to perform the advanced troubleshooting mentioned in this article, get in touch with one of our certified QuickBooks Desktop experts by dialing QuickBooks Desktop direct helpline number 1.800.579.0391

What Issues Trigger Error 6147 in QuickBooks?

Most of the errors related to the company file in QuickBooks are a result of data corruption. However, some other glitches in the QuickBooks or Windows configuration can also result in the same. Here is a list of some of the most common reasons that can prompt error code 6147 in QuickBooks Desktop.

Corruption in the QuickBooks company file can give rise to error 6147 and affect other company file operations.
If the company file is stored on the server, the error could result from interruptions from the Windows firewall.
In case if the user has accidentally moved the company file to a different folder.
If your company file name exceeds the limit of 64 characters.

With the solutions given below, we will first try to repair the data corruption in the company file and then proceed further with resolving other issues that trigger the error.

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Quick Solutions to Rectify QuickBooks Company File Error 6147

Solution 1: Rectify Issues with the Company File

QuickBooks company file issues like data damage can quickly be resolved by running QuickBooks File Doctor, which you can find in QuickBooks Tool Hub.
Download and install QuickBooks Tool Hub, which you can find on the official QuickBooks website.
Install it by running the setup file and agreeing to the license agreement.
Run it and open QuickBooks File Doctor by going to the Company File Issues tab.
Select the company file you want to repair and once it is fixed, retry to access it in QuickBooks.

Solution 2: Re-configure your Windows Firewall and Add QuickBooks Ports to it

Go to the Control Panel, and under the System and Security option, select Windows Firewall.
Move to the Advanced Settings and click Add Incoming Port option.
Add the ports specific to your QuickBooks Desktop version and repeat the same steps to add the outgoing ports.

Solution 3: Rename and Move the Company File to the Original Folder

Search the company file on the system and right-click it to rename it.
Make sure the company file name is not exceeding the limit of 64 characters.
Now move the company file to the original company file folder.

If QuickBooks Error 6147 reappears while accessing the company file or restoring it, get in touch with our QuickBooks support team for help at 1.800.579.0391.