QuickBooks error H202 comes under the category of company files and multi-user mode errors. Error H202 appears when you switch to multi-user mode but are unable to access it. There are interruptions in the connections to your server, or something is blocking the multi-user connection. Factors that block multi-user connections and lead to the error can be firewall permissions, network issues, corrupted files, and problems with the QBDB server manager.

What Causes Error Code H202 in QuickBooks?

Lets discover the possible reasons why you are encountering error H202 when switching to multi-user mode:

1. QuickBooks Database Server Manager issues such as corruption can cause error H202 and QBDBMgrn not running on this computer.
2. Firewall permissions can also cause interruption and lead to error H202.
3. Network issues.
4. Corrupted Files.

Stepwise Solution to Resolve Company File Error H202 in QB

Once you have identified the reasons, you can fix this error successfully. Here are some solutions that can help you resolve this issue from the core.

Running the QuickBooks Database Server Manager on your server with the QB Tool Hub

Lets ensure the QuickBooks Database Server Manager is running on your server computer and you can host and open your company file on the network.

Step 1: Access QuickBooks Tools Hub on your server

The QuickBooks Tool Hub stores various tools that can help in fixing many common errors. To fix Error H202, you need to first download and install it.

1. Close QuickBooks.
2. Download the recent version of the QB Tool Hub.
3. Save the file in your Downloads folder.
4. You can also save it on your Windows desktop.
5. If you've already installed Tool Hub, you can see your current version you navigating the Home tab. Look at the bottom.
6. Open the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file.
7. Follow the on-screen steps.
8. Install the tool.
9. Agree to the terms and conditions.
10. Once you are done with installation, double-click on its icon to access it.
11. Open the Tool Hub.

Step 2: Run the QB DB Server Manager on your server

The server computer stores the QuickBooks company files.

1. From the QB Tool Hub, select Network Issues.
2. Select QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
3. Under the QuickBooks Database Server Manager, select Start Scan. If you don't see your company file folders, Browse to your company file location.
4. Select Start Scan.
5. When the scan finishes, select Close. It will also repair firewall permissions.
6. Open QuickBooks where Error H202 has appeared.
7. Select File, then Switch to Multi-user Mode.

Step 3: Locate the File Doctor Tool in the QB Tool Hub and Run It

1. Open the tool hub.
2. Select Company File Issues.
3. Select Run QuickBooks File Doctor.
4. Wait for a few minutes. If it does not open, open it manually by searching.
5. Once open, select your company file.
6. If you dont see your file, select Browse to locate the file.
7. Select Check your file and Network.
8. Click on the Continue option.
9. Enter your admin password.
10. Click Next.
11. Now check your workstations for the error. Everything should be fixed after running the File Doc Tool.

Conclusion

Encountering QuickBooks error H202 while working within the QuickBooks software can disrupt your workflow. However, by following the solutions we have explained above, you can easily fix this error and access your company files without getting any issues.

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