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Want to know a foolproof fix for QuickBooks Payroll Error 20102? Then, Welcome! The blog will highlight all possible reasons for the emergence of Payroll Error 20102 in your QuickBooks. We appreciate your time, effort, and presence for being here! Let us tell you that such an error usually occurs when you verify the bank account in the software direct deposit setup. This issue may also happen when you reconnect the direct deposit service to the company file. Ensure the payroll service key is correct before freeing your device from this error.  

 

The payroll is inaccessible when you encounter Payroll Error 20102 in QuickBooks. The cause for this error may be the signing in for the direct deposit using the EIN (Employee Identification Number) that is already connected to a previous payroll provider’s account. 

 

Read the entire blog to find out what exactly you need to know.

 

While following the blog, if you face some technical difficulty or query, do not hesitate to reach out to the technical support available 24/7, just for you, through +1(855)-738-0359.

 

What Causes Payroll Error 20102 in QuickBooks Desktop?

 

If you want to resolve this payroll error, you should understand the possible causes of the error. Once you know them, you can fix those reasons one by one. The reasons are:

 

  1. Damage or bugs in the Windows registry can contribute to the rise of the error.
  2. If you knowingly or unknowingly delete any important file in QuickBooks, your access to payroll will not happen.
  3. Unfavorable settings in the firewall or security service can also block your access.

 

Now, the next step for you is to learn to troubleshoot. Let's hop to that without any further delay.

 

How Should You Eliminate Payroll Error 20102 in QuickBooks? 

 

If that is what you are wondering, how do you resolve the error? Don’t worry, and follow us. The two different troubleshooting require you to fix your registry entries and run the File Doctor tool

 

Method 1: Verify the Registry Entries in Windows

 

You can verify the registry on Windows by following these below-mentioned steps: 

  1. Start your computer and press the Windows key.
  2. Type Command Prompt in the search box, then press the command+Shift+Enter keys together.
  3. Select Yes when there is a black box window on your screen.
  4. Type regedit in the run command window, which opens up.
  5. Now, choose or tick all the keys related to the QuickBooks error.
  6. Then click the File tab, after which you have to select Export from the drop menu. 
  7. Save the file in a folder that's easy to reach and remember.
  8. Now, navigate to the folder and give a new title list to the folder.
  9. Once the process is complete, select OK.
  10. Afterward, go to the QuickBooks backup file with the extension of reg..

 

If this isn’t the proper resolution to your problem, try the next one.

 

Method 2: Run the File Doctor

The File Doctor is a tool in QuickBooks Tool Hub that quickly and smoothly resolves issues related to files and networks. Here’s how to launch the tool:

 

  1. Ensure you have the latest QuickBooks Tool Hub downloaded and installed on your system. 
  2. Open the QB Tool Hub and select Company File.
  3. Click on QuickBooks File Doctor.
  4. Now select the Check Your File option, then hit Continue
  5. Enter the login details and hit the Enter key.

This blog shares all the crucial details related to QuickBooks Payroll Error 20102. We hope you understand why this error occurs and learn the ways to fix it. If the same problem occurs, try reinstalling or updating the QB software. For further details, call the +1(855)-738-0359 anytime you want.