Users frequently report getting QuickBooks error code H202 in QuickBooks while switching to multi-user mode. This problem typically denotes a blocked multi-user connection to the server machine that houses your QuickBooks company files (QBW). You can only access the QuickBooks company file if you can connect to the server computer.
Here are the Causes of QuickBooks Error H202
QuickBooks error comes When QuickBooks Desktop tries to connect to the company file but is unable to do so for one of the following reasons, error H202 is displayed:
Unsuitable hosting configuration settings
The firewall obstructs incoming and outgoing communication on the server computer.
An issue with the DNS server.
The IP address of the host system or server holding the company file cannot be obtained by QuickBooks.
Certain internal QuickBooks services like QuickBooksDBXX or QBCFMonitor are not active on the server computer.
Network data file (.ND) damage or corruption.
Check all the Symptoms of QuickBooks Error Code H202
The following are typical signs of QuickBooks' Multi-user switching Error H202:
You cannot switch to the multiple-user mode in Quickbooks when this problem occurs.
Despite repeated tries, you can't open a company file on another machine.
The notice "QuickBooks error code H202" appears on your computer screen.
QuickBooks has become sluggish and occasionally freezes or stops functioning entirely.
Windows is running slowly.
Easy ways to fix QuickBooks Error H202
Method 1 – Ping your server from a workstation to check for network issues
Step 1: Turn on Network Discovery on your server computer
On your server and workstations, first access the Windows Start menu.
Open Network and Sharing Center by typing "Network" into the search bar.
Screenshot of the network and sharing center
Select Change advanced sharing options after that.
Lastly, make sure that Turn on network discovery is selected in the
Step 2: Get your server name from your server
Your server PC needs to be set to the Windows Start menu.
Next, open the Run command by typing Run into the search box.
Then press Enter after typing CMD into the Run window.
The next step is to type ipconfig/all into the CMD window before pressing the Enter key.
You must use the Windows IP Configuration section's Hostname search function. The name of your server is on the right.
Screenshot of pinging the server
Write down the hostname or copy it to a word document as soon as you obtain it so you can access it immediately.
Step 3: Test the Run window can be opened by pressing
Windows+R on a computer that displays error code H202.
After that, enter CMD in the box and click OK.
You must now ping your server from your computer.
Just enter the ping server name and press return.
Screenshot of the Ping the Server command
You can carry out the previously specified actions on all the systems that experience the same mistake.
If the response you get is slow or you lose a packet, there can be a Network problem, and a fix is required.
Method 2 – Verify QuickBooks services
You are intended to launch QuickBooks desktop while on the server.
Navigate to File and then Utilities after that.
Screenshot of the Navigate utility option
Select the Host multi-user access option after that.
Refuse to host Image of Multi-User Access
Follow these brief instructions to quickly check whether QuickbooksDB and QBCFMonitorService are operating on the server:
You must first launch the Run window.
Then, enter services.MSC into the text area and click OK.
In the Run Box, enter services.MSC - Screenshot
The following action is to select QuickBooksDBXX.
Check whether the Startup type is Automatic as well.
If the Startup type is not set to Automatic, do so immediately.
After that, check the Service status "Running" by rechecking it.
Method 3 – Include QuickBooksDBXX and QBCFMonitorService in the admin group
Give Windows admin access to QuickBooksDBXX and QBCFMonitorService on the server. Make sure these services receive admin permission if they don't already have it, as doing so may also fix QuickBooks Error Code H202. Also, check to see if the accounting program has a multi-user mode.
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