QuickBooks Error 6147 0: What is it and How to Resolve it?

It has been noticed that many users are getting QuickBooks error 6147 0 while attempting to open or back up the company file in QuickBooks Desktop. The error code shows up on the user’s computer screen with an error message, which states, “This is not a QuickBooks data file, or there is a problem with the data file.” Generally, such an error happens when there is some data corruption in the company file. However, there can be several other reasons behind the occurrence of error 6147 0 that we are going to discuss with you further in this post, along with all the possible troubleshooting solutions.

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What are the reasons causing QuickBooks error code 6147 0?

Down below, we have mentioned all the reasons that can trigger QuickBooks error code 6147 0 while trying to open or backup the company file:

• 1. There is some issue with the QuickBooks company file, such as data corruption.
• 2. The QuickBooks Desktop version you are using is outdated.

What should you do to fix QuickBooks error 6147 0?

Solution 1) From the QuickBooks Tool Hub application, run the QuickBooks File Doctor tool

1. 1. From Intuit’s official website, download the QuickBooks Tool Hub application of the most recent version (1.5.0.0) and save it on the desktop.
2. 2. Select the setup file (QuickBooksToolHub.exe) you downloaded and follow the steps you see on the screen.
3. 3. To finish the installation of QuickBooks Tool Hub, agree to the terms and conditions.
4. 4. Double-select the QuickBooks Tool Hub’s icon to open the application.
5. 5. Select the Company File Issues tab at the left panel of the screen.
6. 6. In the Fix My Company File section, select the Run QuickBooks File Doctor button.
7. 7. Select the Browse and search button to choose the QuickBooks company file (with the qbw extension).
8. 8. Select the Check your file option (middle one) and then choose the Continue button.
9. 9. When prompted, type in the admin password of QuickBooks Desktop and then choose the Next button.

Solution 2) Use the administrator account to update QuickBooks Desktop to the latest release

1. 1. Select the Windows Start menu and enter “QuickBooks” into the search column.
2. 2. Right-click the QuickBooks Desktop version year that needs to be updated.
3. 3. Select the Run as administrator option and type in the QuickBooks admin password as prompted.
4. 4. Open File Explorer by pressing Windows + E keys altogether on the keyboard.
5. 5. Navigate to the following path: C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Intuit\
6. QuickBooks\Company Files.
7. 6. Find the working company file (with the qbw extension) and right-click on it.
8. 7. On the keyboard, press & hold the Alt key and select the Open option.
9. 8. On the No Company Open window, select the Help menu at the top menu bar.
10. 9. Select the Update QuickBooks Desktop option from the drop-down menu.
11. 10. In the Options tab, select the Mark All button.
12. 11. In the Update Now tab, select the Reset Update checkbox and then click on the Get Updates button.
13. 12. Restart QuickBooks Desktop and select the Yes button at the update installer prompt.

Conclusion:

Even after implementing all the troubleshooting solutions mentioned above in the post, if QuickBooks error 6147 0 persists, then there is a great possibility that any QuickBooks program file is either damaged or corrupted. Our recommendation for you is to run the Quick Fix my Program tool from QuickBooks Tool Hub and see whether this fixes the error or not. You can also get the company file error fixed immediately by speaking to our QuickBooks expert team at the toll-free number  (844-888-4666)  .