What is QuickBooks Error 6143, and What to do about it?

QuickBooks Error 6143 is triggered while using the company file. The error can get triggered due to several reasons. The easiest way to fix the error is by figuring out the cause of the error and then implementing the relevant solution. Determining whether the error is caused due to a company file or other reasons will help find the solution immensely. If you are stuck with the error and looking for a simple troubleshooting guide, this article is for you. Read the entire article to know more. 


If you are unable to troubleshoot the error by yourself and need the help of an expert, dial (844)-932-1139 and get technical assistance from a QuickBooks Professional.

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Causes of QuickBooks Error Code 6143

Company File errors can get triggered due to various reasons. The most common causes of the error are listed below: 

  • The company file is damaged. 
  • The company file name has unnecessary space in the name. 
  • You can’t access the company file because it is stored in an external storage device.

Conclusion: 

Company file error either gets triggered due to the company file or something closely affecting the company file. You can easily find the solution if you know what is causing the error. 

How to Fix QuickBooks Error code 6143? 

You can create a sample company file to check if the error was triggered due to the damaged company file or other reasons. Once you have figured out the cause of the error, implement the relevant solutions accordingly.

  • Run QuickBooks File Doctor

QuickBooks File Doctor tool helps fix many issues related to company files, such as damaged company files or network issues, etc. If the error was caused due to damaged company file, running the file doctor tool will fix the error. The steps to run QuickBooks File Doctor are provided below: 

Note: Make sure you have QuickBooks Tool Hub installed and updated to the latest released version.

  • Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub application. 
  • Click the Company File Issues tab. 
  • Select Run QuickBooks File Doctor. 
  • Choose your company file, then select Check your file. 
  • Then select Continue and type your company file admin password if asked.
  • After that, click Next and wait for the repair to complete.

  • Copy the Company file to the Workstation

If the company file is not saved on your computer and the system can’t access the location, the error might get triggered. You need to copy the file to your computer to fix the error.

  • First, open the QuickBooks Installation folder on your server.
  • Next, copy the company file from your server computer to any removable storage device such as a USB drive. 
  • Plug the USB drive into your computer.
  • Then paste the company file from the USB drive to your computer. 
  • Finally, open QuickBooks and access the company file from your local drive.

Conclusion: 

This article explains the causes and the solutions to QuickBooks Error 6143. The solutions described above in this article are running QuickBooks File Doctor and moving the company file to the local drive on your computer. Dial (844)-932-1139 if you have any doubts related to the error and get all your answers from a QuickBooks Expert.


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