Users frequently report getting error code H202 in QuickBooks when switching to multi-user mode. This error typically denotes a blocked multi-user connection to the server computer that houses your QuickBooks company files (QBW). You won't be able to access the QuickBooks company file if you can't connect to the server computer.
What is QuickBooks Error H202?
QuickBooks company files (QBW) are kept on a server computer on a multi-user network. Workstations are any additional computers connected to the network that don't house QBW files. H202 QuickBooks error occurs when a workstation is unable to access a company file that is located on another computer. This is what the error message says:
Here’s how to fix this problem:
Open QuickBooks Database Server Manager from the start menu on the computer where the company file is stored. In order to repair the connection, the Database Server Manager will scan your files.
What Causes QuickBooks Error H202?
When QuickBooks Desktop tries to connect to the company file but is unable to communicate with the server for one of the following reasons, QB error code H202 is generated:
Unsuitable hosting configuration settings
Incoming and outgoing communication is being obstructed by the firewall on the server computer.
an issue with the DNS server.
The IP address of the host system or server hosting the company file cannot be obtained by QuickBooks.
On the server computer, certain internal QuickBooks services like QuickBooksDBXX or QBCFMonitor are not active.
Network data file (.ND) damage or corruption.
Methods to Resolve QuickBooks Error Code H202
Method 1: Download and Run QuickBooks File Doctor tool Method 2: Verifying the QuickBooks hosting Method 3: Verify the QuickBooks Services Method 4: Ping your server from a workstation
Method 5: Download and Install QuickBooks Tools Hub and run QuickBooks database server manager
Winding Up
We hope this blog helped to resolve your QuickBooks Error Code H202. If still the same error persist then connect with our QuickBooks support phone number. Our enterprise support team will be pleased to help you out in your accounting problems.
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