Are you continuously trying to open your business file and all of a sudden getting QuickBooks error code 6000? Basically, this type of error in QuickBooks accounting software appears with a notification that you don’t have the right permissions to open your company file.

Causes of the QuickBooks Error Code 6000

The 6000 error code can transpire due to some technical issues either on the local or network setup. You have to pick up the correct setup from the subsequent choices and carry out the suggested steps.

However, these suggested steps are not the permanent fix for the problem you are experiencing. We would still recommend you to seek the assistance of our Accountinghub QuickBooks Enterprise Support team.

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Troubleshoot QuickBooks error code 6000

When you are opening file locally

Option 1: Retitle the .ND and .TLG file

The .ND and .TLG files are integral part of your QuickBooks files. If these files are corrupted or impaired, you will experience this error while opening company files. For fixing the issue, you have to do these steps to re title these files:

  1. Open your business file.
  2. Locate the files with extensions .ND and .TLG.
    1. qbw.nd
    2. qbw.tlg
  3. Right click on every file and chooseRetitle. Just include the word OLD toward the end of each file name as in company_file.qbw.nd.OLD

Option 2: View a sample company file

If a sample company file can’t be accessed and error code appears, it clearly indicates that the QuickBooks installation is impaired and need to be restored.

  1. When No Company Open dialog box appears, choose Open a Sample File and click any from the list of sample company files.
  2. If the sample file can be accessed, move to next Option3. If the sample file can’t be accessed, overhaul your QuickBooks installation files.

Option 3: Copy the QB file on the Desktop

  1. Open your business file.
  2. Locate the files with extension .QBW.
  3. Right click on the file, choose Copy. Navigate to Desktop, do right click anyplace on the desktop, click Paste.
  4. Hold control key for a while, click on QuickBooks so you are taken to the No Company Open dialog box.
  5. Click Open or reinstate current company. Go to the desktop and locate the company file you copied and try to access it.

Option 4: Restore a backup

Ensure you to reinstate a backup of your company data.

Option 5: Use ADR to restore your backup

If the company file is impaired, it is suggested to pull through missing data with the help of QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery.

When you are trying to access the file over the network

Option1: Confirm whether Hosting is turned on, on all machines nor not

It is suggested to make use of one PC or server to host the company files.

  1. Hit on the F2 key. The Product Details dialog box will appear.
  2. Try to locate the Local Server Info. Ensure the Hosting is turned off.

Option2: Retitle the .ND and .TLG files and reboot/again scan the Database Server Manager

The .ND and .TLG files are an integral part of your QuickBooks files. If these files are corrupted or impaired, you will experience this error while opening company files. For fixing the issue, you have to do these steps to retitle these files:

  1. Open your business file.
  2. Locate the files with extensions .ND and .TLG.
    1. qbw.nd
    2. qbw.tlg
  3. Right click on every file and choose Retitle. Just include the word OLD toward the end of each file name as in company_file.qbw.nd.OLD

To reboot or again scan Database Server Manager, perform the given steps:

  1. Reboot QBDSM, then again scan the company file.
  2. Go to Start > All Programs >QB>QBDSM.
  3. Choose the Scan folders button.
  4. Select the Add folder (if no folders are there). Else, highlight on the folder with the files, choose to the Scan option.
  5. Verify that the company file in doubt displays in the box with title “QuickBooks Company files found.”
  6. Make another attempt to open the file again.

Option 3: Open a sample company file locally set up on a machine

Option 4: Try to open the company file locally

Option 5: Exit from all QuickBooks processes

Option 6: Confirm the folder authorization manually

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