QuickBooks error H202 occurs when users attempt to switch to multi-user mode but cannot access a company file located on another computer. This error indicates that the multi-user connection to your server is blocked by any glitch or issue. This error arises due to network connectivity problems, incorrect hosting configurations, or firewall settings that block communication between the workstation and the server. 

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Reasons For QB Error Code H202

The following reasons can be responsible for triggering QuickBooks error code H202:

• When services like QuickBooksDBXX and QBCFMonitorService do not work properly, you may see errors H202 and QBDBMGRN not running on this computer.
• Firewall permission and network errors can block the multi-user connection. 

Solutions To Fix QB Error H202

Resolving error H202 involves checking network settings, configuring crucial services which enables multi-user access, configuring firewalls, and using QuickBooks File Doctor to restore connectivity. Follow the below steps to verify services and use the QB file doctor tool to repair firewalls permission and network issues.

Solution 1: Verify Essential Services on Your Server

Important for Full Program Users: If you’re using the full version of QuickBooks on your server, first enable multi-user hosting.

1. Launch QuickBooks on your server computer. 
2. Click on File, then select Utilities. If you see the option for Host Multi-User Access, click it. 
3. Don’t select Stop Hosting Multi-User Access.
4. Ensure that QuickBooks services are running on your server. Follow the steps below for QuickBooksDBXX and then repeat for QBCFMonitorService.
5. Open the Windows Start menu.
6. Type “Run” into the search bar.
7. Open the Run window.
8. Type “services.msc”. Press Enter.
9. Locate and double-click on QuickBooksDBXX from the list. 
10. Set the Startup Type to Automatic.
11. Ensure that the Service status is either Running or Started. If it’s not, click Start.
12. Click on the Recovery tab.
13. From each dropdown menu (First failure, Second failure, and Subsequent failures), select Restart the Service.
14. Click Apply. Then select OK.
15. Repeat these steps for QBCFMonitorService.
16. After finishing, open QuickBooks on each workstation. Go to the File menu. Select Switch to Multi-user Mode. If everything works properly, the issue is resolved.

Solution 2: Launch QB File Doctor Tool

Step 1: Download Tools Hub

1. Close QuickBooks.
2. Download QB Tool Hub. 
3. Save the file.
4. Open the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file.
5. Follow the on-screen steps.
6. Install the tool.
7. Agree to the terms and conditions.
8. When done, double-click on its icon.
9. Open the Tool Hub. 

Step 2: Access the File Doctor 

1. Open the tool hub.
2. Select Company File Issues.
3. Select Run QuickBooks File Doctor. 
4. Wait for a few minutes. 
5. Manually open it if you face the issue, and it doesn’t get open by itself.
6. Once open, select your company file.
7. If the file is not visible, select Browse. Locate the file. 
8. Select Check your file and Network.
9. Click on Continue.
10. Enter your admin password.
11. Click Next.
12. Now, check for the error.

Conclusion

We hope that by implementing the above solutions, you have successfully resolved the QuickBooks error H202.

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