QuickBooks accounting software provides many features and tools that come in handy in the long run. Condense Utility is an example of many tools that help when the company file grows in size, starts to fill the device storage, and affects the application's performance. QuickBooks Condense Utility reduces the size of a company file to help boost the performance of the QB application. However, you may sometimes trigger QuickBooks Condense Data Error while using the condense utility for a few reasons. The information given below explains the causes and the solutions to the condense data error. Read the complete article to know more.
If you are stuck with QuickBooks Condense Data Error and looking for help with troubleshooting, dial (844)-932-1139 and get technical assistance from a QuickBooks Professional.
Recommended to Read : QuickBooks Error UEXP
What Triggers Condense Data Error in QuickBooks?
1. The company file is damaged.
2. You have negative inventory in the QuickBooks company file.
3. Your QuickBooks program is corrupted.
4. The damaged transaction log file can cause the error.
5. Lack of storage space in the device.
Conclusion:
The error can get triggered due to various reasons. Determining the cause of the error will help find the most suitable solution. If you do not know the cause, use the hit and trial method to apply the solution.
Solutions to Condense Data Error in QuickBooks
Correct the Negative entries in the Company File
The condense error can get triggered if your company file has a negative value in the inventory. You will need to correct the entries to fix the error. the instructions to fix the entries are given below:1. Open the QuickBooks installation folder to open the log file.
2. Go to the bottom of the log file and check for the error and the error type.
3. Search the negative entries or transactions and note the invoice number.
4. Then look for the same invoices in the company file.
5. Edit the value of the entry or transaction as per your requirement and save the file.
6. Finally, condense the file again to check if the error is fixed.
Use QuickBooks File Doctor
The error may get triggered due to a damaged company file. The quickest and easiest way to repair the file is by running QuickBooks File Doctor. Follow the steps given below to run the file doctor tool:
1. First, make sure you have the latest version of the QuickBooks Tool Hub on your computer.
2. Next, open the tool hub application and select Company File Issues.
3. Then click Run QuickBooks File Doctor.
4. Choose the required company file from the drop-down menu or click Browse if the file is not in the drop-down menu.
5. Click check your file and then select continue.
6. After that, type your QuickBooks credentials if given the option.
7. Finally, click the Next button and wait for the repair to complete.
8. Open QuickBooks again and check if the error is resolved.
