Errors in QuickBooks are pretty much common, but certain errors can be eliminated by running rebuild and verify data utility in QuickBooks. This method is quite helpful when the errors that appear are related to the costs or invoices. There might be many data issues within a company file. The verify data tool self-identifies and considers the common data issues in a company file. The rebuild data tool is used for solving the data integrity problems found by the verify data tool. To learn the steps involved in this process, make sure to read this post till the end. Or you can also consult our tech support team at 1-888-351-0999, and we will provide you with immediate support services.
Steps to Verify and Rebuild Data File in QuickBooks
The below set of steps can be performed to verify and rebuild data file in QuickBooks. Let us have a look:
- To start with select windows and then select close all
- Now, verify data by selecting file and utilities tab
- Choose verify data
- In case QuickBooks doesn’t find any problems with your data, then you do not have to take any action.
- Just in case you find that your data has lost its integrity, then there will be damage in the file. Rebuild Data
- Choose file and head to utilities and rebuild data tab
- You will now get a warning message displayed asking you to take a backup of your company file and for this click on the ok button.
- The rebuild data needs a backup of the company file in advance because at times the whole process may have to delete transactions, list entries or have to fix the file. Taking a backup of your company file will make sure that you have a copy of your company file before any modifications done to it.
- Go for the location where you want to save your backup file and then select OK which is at the bottom of the QuickBooks Desktop Backup Window.
- If no messages saying if you should replace another backup file then, click on NO. Provide a new name to the File Name field and then save
- In case the backup fails, then choose CANCEL at the Rebuild prompt and for assistance reach out to Payroll support.
- Click on the ok tab after you receive the message
- To check the remaining data damage run Verify Data. Select the file then go to “Utilities” and then “Verify Data”.
- This would have fixed the issue up to certain extent
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By the end of this post, we believe that the information shared in above might be of some help in running the verify and rebuild data. However, in case of any query or if the user is stuck at some point in time, the user can simply get in touch with our QuickBooks premier support team professionals at 1-888-351-0999 and our team will provide you with immediate support services. We are a team of certified QuickBooks professionals who work round the clock in providing immediate support services.