How Can I Fix QuickBooks Error Code 6177, 0?

QuickBooks Error 6177 0 occurs when opening the company file. Error Code -6177, 0 generally arises when QuickBooks is in the multi-user mode.

In this post, we’ll discuss the causes and solution steps to fix it.

Causes for QuickBooks Error Code -6177, 0

The folder is damaged where the company file is located
.ND file is damaged
QuickBooks company file corrupted

5 Simple Methods to Fix QuickBooks Error -6177, 0

Method 1: Update QuickBooks Desktop

Open QuickBooks Desktop
Then go to Help > Update QuickBooks Desktop
Then click on Update Now to the top right corner
Now make a check on Reset Update and click Get Updates
Once Update is complete, close QuickBooks

Method 2: Download and Run QuickBooks File Doctor

Download QuickBooks Tool Hub and go to your downloads by pressing CTRL+J
Under your downloads list click on QuickBooksToolsHub.exe
Click Yes to allow this app to make changes
Now select on Next to install it and then tick Yes again for allowing the license agreement
Select on Next and then Install (It may take some time)
Once the installation is complete click on Finish
Now open QuickBooks Tool Hub (Icon will be available on the desktop)
Under the Company File, Issues tab click on Run QuickBooks File Doctor

Method 3: Rename the .ND File

.ND file helps you to run QuickBooks company files on network and multi-user mode. If this file is damaged or corrupted that can cause you QuickBooks Error -6177, 0 but renaming these files may help you to resolve it.

Open your QuickBooks company file location
C:UsersPublicDocumentsIntuitQuickBooksCompany File [Default Location]
Now look for the files that have .ND
Make a right-click on them and select Rename, Now type “.OLD” at the end of the file
For Example, CompanyName.qbw.ND now changes it to CompanyName.qbw.ND.OLD
Click Yes to confirm.

If the same problem still exists after following the above 3 steps, please proceed further with the below ones too.

Method 4: Run QuickBooks Database Server Manager

As we downloaded QuickBooks Tool Hub in the earlier step, it’s time to run QuickBooks Database Server Manager with the help of it.

Make a double click on the QuickBooks Tool Hub desktop icon to open
Then select the Network Issues tab, now click QuickBooks Database Server Manager
If QuickBooks Database Server Manager shows the correct company file location click on Start
Scan but if not click on Browse to select the company file folder and then click Start Scan
Now QuickBooks Database Server Manager will repair your firewall and provide all the efficient permission to access all workstations
Once the repair is successful click on Close

Method 5: Update the Company File Location

Important: Generally these steps should be performed onto the server computer where the company files hosts.

Step 1. Move your company file

Press Windows+E keys together to open File Explorer
Click This PC on the left panel on your computer
Now type *.QBW under the search tab that you can see to the top right corner to open the company file
It may take some time to show the company file. Once you can see the company file make a right-click and select Properties
Now you can see the location of the company
Write down the location. You need to put the file here again

Step 2. Create a new folder to the local drive(C:)

Now move the company file to the local drive(C:). Ensure to move the company file only, not the folder. To move the company file:

Go to File Explorer(Windows key+E)
Click on This PC
Click Local Disk (C:)
Make a right-click on the blank space and select New > Folder
Now move the company file to the new folder

Step 3. Create a Portable File and Restore it to the server

Open QuickBooks Desktop
Click Open or restore an existing company
Select Open a company file and click Next
Now browse to the location where you moved the company file into (C:) drive
Select the file and click Open
- Go to File > Create Copy… to create a portable file
- Choose Portable company file and click Next
- Click on Save. Make sure to remember the portable company file location
- Then click OK
Go to File > Open or Restore Company
Select Restore a portable file and click Next
Select the company file and click Open
Click Next
To restore the file, move to the same location from where you moved the company file to the (C:) drive as you see in the earlier step(2)
Select Save
In this way, you can put the company file in the same location.