QuickBooks is a famous accounting software that fulfill the fundamental & crucial needs of a business. But unfortunately this software is quite prone to the technical issues and errors – one such error is also known as QuickBooks Error Code -6177, 0. This error code often appears time-to-time and it implies that there is some sort of problem with any of the QB Company file(s).
You might see the following error message on your desktop screen: QuickBooks is attempting to open this company file. Before you can open the company file from your computer you must first open the company file on the computer where the company file is located. (-6177, 0)
Why QuickBooks Error -6177, 0 Occurs?
Error Code -6177, 0 generally occurs when QuickBooks application tries to use the path to open/access any company file but unable to do so. This error can also affect the payroll distribution & accounting process with the firm. Despite of using some other device to open the company file, you must use the device (server) where the QuickBooks located to access/open the company file. If you don’t want to be bother by this error via expert’s advice – you can get in touch with our QuickBooks Enterprise technical support team.
There could be more than one reasons why QB software unable to access/open the QB Company file.
QuickBooks Company files are corrupted.
Virus & malware infection.
Missing, lost, or mistakenly deleted system file associated with the QuickBooks.
Intuit Inc. has provided various solutions to fix the QuickBooks Error Code -6177, 0 manually: - Solution 1: Move the QuickBooks Company file to a Local Hard Drive
Firstly you need to Move the files from the server to local C drive.
Use the C drive file to open the file(s) in the QuickBooks software.
Restore the QB portable file present in the C drive.
Save/store the company file(s) into the server.
Later, shutdown the QB company file.
Finally, use the server to open the QuickBooks company file.
Solution 2: Follow the steps below if the QuickBooks File Doctor doesn’t work
You need to comply the below given steps in order to resolve the QuickBooks error -6177, 0. Step 1:
Search the device that stores the QB Company file(s).
Shutdown the QuickBooks software.
Delete/remove all the automatically generated Network Descriptor(.ND) file.
Open/access the folder that stores the QB files.
Save the file with the extension .ND.
Execute the right-click on the .ND extension file.
Go to the “Programs” tab and click on the “QuickBooks” icon.
Select the ‘QuickBooks Database Server Manager’.
Click on the “Add Folder” tab.
Locate the folder that contains the QB files.
Tap onto the “OK” icon.
Click on the “Scan” icon.
Once the scan completed, hit onto the “Close” icon.
Step 3:
Check the user permissions in the system. Follow the steps shown below: -
Look for the ‘Setup folder permissions’.
Check the ‘Permission Settings’.
Make the modifications if it supposed to be correct.
Use the stages and solutions that has be created after a long effort by the Intuit experts to deliver the best solution. If you need instant support or want to hand this issue to a professional – you can contact the Certified QuickBooks Support team at 1(800)969-7370.
