The QuickBooks 6130 Error occurs when attempting to open the company file, preventing access to it. This error can have a negative impact on the performance of your system. If not resolved correctly, it could result in the loss of important data in your QuickBooks company file. In this article, we’ll look at causes as well as troubleshooting methods to fix QuickBooks this error Code 6130.

A brief review of QuickBooks Error 6130
QuickBooks has a multi-user mode, allowing hosting of the company file on a server for network access by multiple users. If a workstation on the network attempts to access the company file but it is either unavailable or corrupt on the server, it triggers QuickBooks error 6130.
QuickBooks displays an error message stating that it is unable to contact the database server while attempting to access the company file.


What are the Causes of QuickBooks Error 6130?
QuickBooks error message 6130 can be caused by a corrupt company file that the user is attempting to access.
• If the client's workstation is using an outdated version of QuickBooks Desktop while the company file was created with an upgraded version, it can also trigger this error.
• Errors in network configuration can also result in the appearance of Error Code 6130 on the user's screen.
• The Windows firewall can prevent QuickBooks Desktop from accessing the necessary network ports, leading to this error.
• Outdated Windows features.
• If the QuickBooks Database service, which is essential for running QB in Multi-User mode, is not running on the server, it can cause this error.
• Damaged network data and transaction log files can also trigger such error.