The following steps to use the QuickBooks File Doctor tool will help you resolve the error without affecting the company file data:
Close the QuickBooks desktop application.
Get the latest version of QuickBooks Tool Hub.
Open the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file from downloads.
Follow the prompt steps to start installing the tool hub.
Agree to the terms and conditions.
Once you’re done, the QuickBooks Tool Hub icon will appear on the desktop.
Open the tool hub.
Choose Company File Issues.
Click Run QuickBooks File Doctor.
Choose your company file from the drop-down menu.
If you can’t see the file, browse and search to find it.
Let the tool repair the damaged company file.
Give a call at our customer support number (1800-579-9430) and consult the QuickBooks support team if you still have any doubts related to QuickBooks error 6147.
How to Fix QuickBooks Error Message 6147
Fix 1: Stop Multi-User Mode
QuickBooks allows you to host company files on different computers. However, this may bring up issues with your software. Hence, making sure that the hosting mode is disabled is important to avoid the risk of QuickBooks error 6147 0. You can check the following steps:
Open “QuickBooks” software.
Then, click on the “File” menu.
Here, you can choose the “Utilities” option.
If you find the “Stop Hosting Multiple-User” option, click on it in order to stop the hosting mode.
To confirm the actions, you need to click on the “Yes” button.
As you allow another window to display, click the “Yes” button.
Fix 2: Fix Company File Issues
When your QuickBooks company files are corrupted or damaged, you may not be able to access the company file properly. Thus, repairing the company file is a way to remove the error. To fix this company file issue, you should run the QuickBooks File Doctor tool. This tool can be used from the QuickBooks Tools Hub.
All you are required to do is download the QuickBooks Tools Hub and run it to perform to fix the company file. Here are the steps for the same:
Launch the “QuickBooks Tools Hub” application on your computer.
As the tool opens, it displays components on the left. From here, you can select the “Company File Issues” section.
Now, click on the “Run QuickBooks File Doctor” button.
Click on the “Browse” to open the company file.
Make sure you select the file with “QBA” or “QBW” extensions.
Hit the “Diagnose File” button.
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