How to Fix QuickBooks Error Code 6189 and 816?

Posted on 22 February, 2024 by Brock Thomson

QuickBooks error code 6189 belongs to the 6000 series error, which is regarded to be a complicated error series associated with the company file that could be seen within the QuickBooks. When the user makes an attempt to open the company file, it might end up in such an error. The user might see an error message stating. 

“An error occurred when QuickBooks tried to access the company file (-6189, -816)”

Such an error can be resolved by carrying out a couple steps, which will be discussed later in this post. Thus, make sure to read the post carefully till the end. 

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Steps to Fix QuickBooks Error Code 6189

Quick steps in order to resolve this error:

Download and run the QB refresher tool to fix the error 

The user can download and run the QB refresher tool and try to fix the error by carrying out the steps below: 

• The first step is to select the tab over to download and install the QBreferehser installation file. 

• After that, save the file. 

• Now, complete the work if you are working. 

• And then close all versions of QuickBooks running. 

• The next step is to run the QBRefresher.exe file by double clicking. 

• Followed by following the onscreen guidelines. 

• Run the tool. 

• And then open the QuickBooks once more and check if the error persists. 

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