How to Diagnose and Fix QuickBooks error 6073 and 99001

QuickBooks error 6073 and 99001 usually occurs when a user tries to open a company file in QuickBooks. The error shows up on the screen with a message, “QuickBooks is unable to open this company file. It may have been opened by another user. Error codes: (-6073, -99001).” The error takes place when a user tries to access the files using remote software, or the company file is already open in Single User mode. This blog is all about acquainting users with error 6073 99001 in QuickBooks, so read carefully until the end.

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Main causes of error 6073 99001 in QuickBooks 

Here are some possible causes behind the error:

1. The data file user trying to access is open on another computer in Single User mode.
2. The company file is saved in a read-only network folder.

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Know Steps to Deal with QuickBooks company file error 6073 99001

Solution 1. Install QuickBooks Tool Hub and put File Doctor to use

1. Close all open company files and then the QuickBooks Desktop application.
2. Download the QuickBooks Tool Hub setup file and save it to your Windows Desktop or the Downloads folder.
3. Find the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file and open it.
4. Follow the prompt steps and mark the agree to the terms and conditions checkbox
5. Now, go to your Windows Desktop, locate and double-click the QuickBooks Tool Hub icon.
6. When the tool hub opens, proceed to the Company File Issues tab and click Run QuickBooks File Doctor.
7. Choose your company file from the drop-down menu and click the middle Check your file option.
8. Click Continue. When prompted, enter the QuickBooks admin credentials.

If the error doesn’t fix, proceed to Solution 2.

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Solution 2. Resolve error 6073 99001 manually

Follow these steps if the error appears when the company file is open in single-user mode:

1. Close QuickBooks Desktop on all systems, move to your server computer, and open the company file.
2. Go to the File menu and then the Switch to Multi-user mode option.
3. If the error continues, reboot all devices.

If the file is kept in a read-only network folder, allow full control by following the steps given below:

1. Open the company file on the host computer.
2. Right-click the company file folder and select the Properties option.
3. Go to the Security tab and choose the user that is facing issues to log in.
4. Click Edit and then Allow for Full Control.
5. Click Apply and then OK to save the settings.

If the file is open on the server computer in single-user mode, follow these steps and open it in multi-user mode:

1. Open QuickBooks, choose the File menu, and then the Close company option.
2. Open the company file, select the File menu and choose Open or Restore Company.
3. Select the Open a company file option and then Next.
4. Pick your company file, then select the Open file in the multi-user mode option and choose Open.

This blog has covered basic troubleshooting steps to resolve QuickBooks error 6073 and 99001. We are full of hope that it helped you fix the issue. If you still have any doubts, call us on our helpline number +1 800-579-9430 and talk to certified QuickBooks professionals.

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