QuickBooks application allows users to work in multi-user mode, where multiple users can access the QuickBooks files simultaneously from other computers. Sometimes, when you open a QuickBooks company file in multi-user mode or switch to multi-user mode you may experience H101 error which stops you from accessing the data of the company file.
There are several types of reasons that can generate other H series errors in the software. In this post, we will deliver causes, and solutions to fix the QuickBooks H101 Error.
What are the Reasons for QuickBooks Error H101?
QuickBooks error H101 refers to blocking the multi-user connection between the server and computer system, which can occur due to enabling the Host Multi-User Access option. You need to only enable this option on the server system while hosting the company file.
Some of the causes are:
- Corrupted company file
- Quickbooks services are nonfunctional
- Firewall settings can be wrong
- Blocking QuickBooks access by security software
- QuickBooks software can’t be updated
- Missing Network Data (.ND) and Transaction Log (.TGL) files
- Using the wrong path to access the company file
- Wrong DNS settings
Sidesteps to Fix the QuickBooks Error H101
You can resolve QuickBooks error H101 with some of the sidesteps by following these methods.
- You can check your system’s firewall, it might be blocking the connection between the server and the company file.
- Confirm that Database Server Manager is enabled in the Server Manager Settings option.
- Outdated application of QuickBooks may generate errors and issues. You have to update the latest version of QuickBooks in your system.
- Due to insufficient permission to the folder on the network folder can be stopped to modify it. If you are facing an H101 error then you can check folder permission and provide needful permissions.
QuickBooks Error H101 Fixing Methods
If the above methods did not work for you, then you can follow the below methods to fix QuickBooks error H101.
Method 1: Check Hosting Settings
Wrong hosting settings are a major issue that can show QuickBooks error H101.
Steps to check and change hosting settings
- Open QuickBooks on the server system.
- Click on File then click Utilities.
- Click on Host Multi-User Access then click Yes.
Steps to check and change hosting settings on the system
- Open the QuickBooks application on the system.
- Click on Files then the Utilities option.
- Click on the Stop Hosting Multi-user Access option.
- Then, click on Yes option.
Method 2: Create Again Log/Network Data Files of Transaction
Two configuration files Transaction Log (.TLG) and Network Data (.ND) files are important, which allow to access the QuickBooks company file on a network. If these files are missing or corrupted then it will show QuickBooks H101 error.
You can fix the issue by recreating these files and renaming them by following these steps:
- Go to the Company file folder where you can find a path on the default location on the Windows system: C:\Users\Public\PublicDocuments\Intuit\QuickBooks\Company Files.
- Search for (.TLG) file and the name of the file will be similar to your company file with .tlg extension like company_file.qbq.tlg.
- Right click then click on Rename option.
Similarly, follow the same steps for (.ND) files too. Search for the (.ND) file in the company file folder, then right-click on it, and then click on the Rename option.
Method 3: Use QuickBooksTool Hub
QuickBooks Tool Hub is a software that can help fix issues related to company files, networks, etc.
Here are the steps to run this Tool Hub software:
- Download and install the latest updated version of QuickBooks Tool Hub in your system.
- Click on Network issues in QuickBooks Tool Hub.
- Click on QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
- Then, Click on Start Scan in the dialog box of QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
- If scanning is completed then click on the Close option.
It can resolve the firewall permission automatically and helps to fix network errors. If the problem is still not resolved then it means the QuickBooks company file is corrupted.
You can use QuickBooks File Doctor in Tool Hub to resolve the company file issue. Follow these steps to run QuickBooks File Doctor:
- Click on Home in the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
- Click on Company File Issues.
- Now, click on the Run QuickBooks File Doctor option.
- Click on Check your file and then select the Continue option.
- Enter the QuickBooks admin credentials and password then click on Next.
- After completion of scanning, open the company file and check the error is fixed.
Conclusion
The QuickBooks error H101 error can secure you from opening the QBW file in multi-user conditions. You can follow the above methods to troubleshoot and resolve the issues in the QuickBooks error H101.
You can also use QuickBooks repair tools if the corruption in the QBW file is due to this error. These tools can also repair corrupted QBW files and restore all the data.
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