Counter methods to terminate QuickBooks Error 6000 83

[QuickBooks Experts]

QuickBooks company files are a collection of the entire financial data of its users and can be transferred using an external drive. Unfortunately, users sometimes run into QuickBooks Error 6000 83 while performing data file functions in the software. If this error stops you from accessing the financial data, keep reading this blog to figure out the reasons and the techniques to successfully remove the issue.

Approach our QB support team at 1-855-738-2784 for troubleshooting assistance to resolve the error.

Conditions that trigger error 6000 83 in QuickBooks

This error blocks you from creating, saving, or opening a company file in QuickBooks. The potential conditions on your PC that lead you to this QBDT company file error are mentioned below-

1. The company file is damaged and QuickBooks fails to process it when you try accessing your financial data.
2. The Database Server Manager stops running when you try opening the company file located on the multi-user network.
3. The company file name has invalid characters or symbols according to the UNC, making it inaccessible for QuickBooks Desktop.

Best way to remove QB error code 6000 83

You cannot work on your company file efficiently or access its data after this error affects your QuickBooks. You can easily tackle the issue by applying the QB-recommended methods given below-

Solution 1- Install the QB tool hub and fix the data file with the File Doctor Tool

QuickBooks mainly falls prey to this error when the company file gets damaged and fails to run in the software. This might happen for several reasons, including data corruption in HDD, virus attacks, unauthorized access, or damage during file transfer. You’ll receive an error code 6000 83 whenever you try accessing your business data and QB fails to process the company file. The easiest way to tackle the issue is by repairing the company file using the QB File Doctor tool. You need to install the QB tool hub on your computer as described in these steps-

1. Go to the official QB website on a web browser and go to the Downloads & Updates page.
2. Type the info about your QB product and download the latest QB tool hub version (1.6.0.3) on your computer.
3. Launch the QuickBooksToolhub.exe file after the installation is complete and click the Company file issues menu.
4. Select the Run QuickBooks File Doctor tool from the options and follow the screen instructions to use the tool.
5. Enter your admin credentials if the software prompts and wait until the company file is completely fixed.

If the error comes up again after repairing the company file, check out the next solution.

Solution 2- Delete all the invalid symbols and spaces from the data file name

QuickBooks can also run into trouble accessing a data file if its name contains invalid characters or symbols in its name. Your company file name must be set according to the UNC as shown in these steps-

1. Go to the company file location and right-click on the data file.
2. Select the Rename option and erase invalid symbols like <, >, %, &, etc.
3. Save the company file and reopen your QBDT.

Conclusion

This brings us to the end of our blog discussing the possible reasons for QuickBooks Error 6000 83, which interrupts company file tasks in the software. The techniques you need to get rid of the data file error are discussed in the blog, and we advise you to apply them to counter the data file error.

Talk to our QB support team at 1-855-738-2784 if the solutions are too complex for you to use.