What Causes QuickBooks Error 6073 & How to Resolve it?

There are several instances when a user can face QuickBooks error 6073, and among them, the most common is when opening the .qbw company file stored on the host computer at a different location. The error code shows up on the user’s computer screen with an error message, which simply states, “QuickBooks is unable to open the company file. It may have been opened by another user.” Usually, such an error arises when the .qbw company file is open in single-user mode on the host computer. However, there can be several other reasons behind the occurrence of error 6073 that we are going to discuss with you further in this post, alongside the troubleshooting solutions.

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What are the reasons triggering QuickBooks error code 6073?

Down below, we have mentioned all the reasons that can cause QuickBooks error code 6073:

1. 1. The QuickBooks company file is open in single-user mode on the server computer.
2. 2. The QuickBooks company file is stored on a read-only network folder.

What should you do to get rid of QuickBooks error 6073?

Solution 1) Open the company file in multi-user mode on the host computer

1. 1. On the host computer, open the QuickBooks Desktop application.
2. 2. Select the File menu at the top menu bar.
3. 3. Choose the Open or Restore Company option from the drop-down menu.
4. 4. Select the Open a company file option and then hit the Next button.
5. 5. On the keyboard, press Windows and E key simultaneously to open File Explorer.
6. 6. Open the C: drive and navigate to the following path: Users\Public\Public Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks\Company Files.
7. 7. In the folder, search for the .qbw company file and select it.
8. 8. Choose the Open file in multi-user mode option.
9. 9. At last, click on the Open button.

Solution 2) Grant full control permission to the folder that contains the QuickBooks company file

1. 1. On the host computer, open the Start menu.
2. 2. Type “File Explorer” into the search column and select File Explorer from the top of the list.
3. 3. Open the C: drive and navigate to the following path: Users\Public\Public Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks.
4. 4. Search for the Company Files folder and right-click on it.
5. 5. Select the Properties option.
6. 6. Choose the Security tab and then click on the Edit button.
7. 7. Under the permissions, checkmark the Allow checkbox for Full Control.
8. 8. Select the Apply button and then the OK button.

Conclusion:

If you can’t resolve QuickBooks error 6073 even after implementing all the troubleshooting solutions mentioned above in the post, then there might be some issues with the QuickBooks Desktop program. 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 resolved immediately by contacting our QuickBooks professional team at the toll-free number (844-888-4666).