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QuickBooks error code 6073, 99001 is seen when the user tries to open a company file with the file extension .qbe in multi-user mode. The user might come across an error message stating “QuickBooks is unable to open this company file”. It is suggested to switch to multi-user mode, so that the user can use both company files at the same time. The file can be seen in a read only network folder, and it is suggested to ask the system admin to make the file accessible. 

There can be a handful of factors causing QuickBooks error code 6073, 99001, which we will be discussing later in this piece of information, along with the solutions for the same. If you are interested in knowing more about this error, then stay hooked to this piece of information. 

 

Factors triggering QuickBooks error 6073

This type of error is seen due to the below listed factors: 

  • The user can be dragged into such an error if the file is open on another system in single-user mode 
  • Also, if the file is located in a read only network folder 
  • Moreover, if the files are hosted on a linux services and using more than one set of login credentials to sign out to the shared folder 
  • Another reason can be if the file is being accessed using a remote software and the host system still spots that the user is logged in 

 

What can be done to deal with the QuickBooks error code 6073, 99001?

In order to deal with the QuickBooks error code 6073 99001 without any further nuisance, the below mentioned procedures can be followed: 

Method 1: The network data files and transaction log files are usually labelled as the hidden files. The steps under this are as follows: 

  • First of all, the user is supposed to open my computer and then move to the tools menu and also click on folder options 
  • The next step is to move to the view tab and also click on show hidden files and folders 
  • Once done with that, the user should open data folder to see the network data files and transaction log file 
  • Now, right click the network data file and select properties tab 
  • The last step is to delete hidden option and also click on ok tab 

 

Method 2: Renaming corrupted or unavailable network data file 

The user can opt for this particular method, if the above stated method failed to work. This process can be carried out using the below steps: 

  • At first, the user needs to open windows explorer 
  • And then, look for the folder storing the QuickBooks company file 
  • The next step is to right click the company file with network data and QB company file extension 
  • Moving ahead, the user needs to modify the file extension from .old and then hit enter tab 
  • Now, open QuickBooks and the company file 
  • Lastly, make another network data file for the company file 

 

QuickBooks error code 6073 99001 is a pretty common error that can be a bit difficult for the users to handle. However, the steps we have discussed here in can be of much assistance in fixing this issue. 

In case you need our assistance at any point of time, then do not be dicey in calling our QuickBooks enterprise support team right away at 1-800-761-1787.