QuickBooks Error 6189-816 OR Unable to open company file?When you are working on the QuickBooks and error saying “Error Code -6190, -816 shows, it indicates the QuickBooks was not able to open the file [companyfilename] in the host”. This error appears stating that:
“QuickBooks struggles to open this business file. It might have now been opened by another user. You need to ask that user to switch to multi-user mode, so you can use both company file on top of that. The file might be situated in a Read-Only network folder. Ask your system administrator to help make the file accessible.”

Error Codes: (-6189 , -816 )
This error shows mostly in QuickBooks Desktop version and there can be a number of following grounds for not opening the company file and showing such error:

The file is open in single-user mode on your pc hosting the file.
The file is running in a Multi-User mode on a Linux server.
The file is within single user mode and being accessed by another Computer as well, at exactly the same time.
The file location is in a Read-only network folder.
The file will be accessed remotely by another computer by using remote access software (For eg. Teamviewer, GoToMyPC etc. )and the key computer still sees it logined actively.

Solutions to repair it
Errors may possibly occur during the time of doing work in Multi-User mode or configuring it. To identify and resolve these errors can consume considerable time. So, we recommend utilising the QuickBooks File Doctor, that will help you in analyzing that when your pc while the network connection is properly set up when it comes to Multi-user mode and help you in resolving the error after investigating about this.
Important

So that you can run network diagnostics to repair multi-user setup problems , you really must be logged in once the Windows Administrator.
File Doctor only works on .qba or .qbw files.
It's important to run the network only mode If you are running into a network problem.
It is best to move your business file locally If you are troubleshooting data damage, particularly if your file is large in dimensions.

How to use QuickBooks File Doctor
Download the QuickBooks File Doctor

1. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the QuickBooks File Doctor by double-clicking qbfd.exe when the download is complete.

2. After finishing the installation, File Doctor is going to be automatically open.

3. Use the drop-down list to locate your organization file (this is according to your last 10 open companies). If you don't see your company files within the list, click on the browse button and manually locate it to keep.

4. Select one of several following options:

Both file damage and network connectivity – if you suspect your organization file is certainly not opening since it is damaged, or perhaps you see a -6189 or – 816 error once you attempt to open your organization file (data file problems).

Network connectivity only – if you use QuickBooks in a multi-user setup to get an -816 error when you try to open your organization file (network errors).

5. Enter the Admin password for your company file, when prompted and then click Next.

6. You may then be prompted to decide on Server or Workstation. Make certain you pick the right option!

If it prompts you to definitely share your company file, choose one of several following options:

Yes – choose this if you are running File Doctor on your server computer or host computer.
No – if you should be running File Doctor on a workstation.
Wait until the File Doctor finishes diagnosing.
In the event that QuickBooks File doctor is not able to detect or fix the problem, try the following possible solutions:
In the event that company file is located in another workstation and open in single user mode:

A. Close all workstations of QuickBooks completely.

B. Open the QuickBooks on Host Computer.

C. Open the file and change to Multi-User mode.

D. Reboot all of the workstations in the event it will not work.

Just in case the business file is open in single user mode in the host computer:

A. Select File and Close company.

B. Select Open or Restore Existing Company and open a.QBA or.QBW company file.

C. Click Next and choose the organization file through the list.

D. Select the Open file in Multi-User mode and open it.

E. sign in.

If the company file is found in a read-only network folder:

A. Open Windows Explorer on your desktop and select the folder in which your company file is situated.

B. Right click the folder and choose Properties > Security tab.

C. go through the name for the User or group and alter the Permissions regarding the user.

D. click the Allow check box for taking Full Control of the user that must access the organization file.

E. Click the Apply button and then OK.

In the event the computer will be accessed remotely by software like Teamviewer, GoToMyPC etc.

A. Select Task Manager by Right Click on the TaskBar.

B. Go Right To The Processes Tab.

C. take a look at in the event that Processes is showing an activity running as being in use of a disconnected server.

D. In case the remote user is shown due to the fact owner of the running process, Restart your Computer.