How to Fix QuickBooks error 6143? [2022 Tutorial]

It is the damage or corruption in the company file that provokes errors in QuickBooks. One such error that occurs due to a damaged file component is QuickBooks error 6143. It arises when a user tries to access a company file in QuickBooks. The error shows up on the screen with a message, “We’re sorry. QuickBooks encountered an error. Error code: 6143.” However, following a correct troubleshooting procedure can resolve the issue. In this blog, we will discuss all QuickBooks company error 6143, its causes, and fixation steps, so read carefully until the end.

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Top reasons causing QuickBooks Desktop error 6143

Down below are some major causes that trigger the error. It will help you choose the most suitable solution to rectify the issue.

1. Putting an outdated QuickBooks Desktop application to use.
2. Damage or corruption in Windows system files.
3. Incorrect company file name.
4. Attack from virus or malware on the program or data files.
5. Damaged installation of QuickBooks.

Let us walk you through the next section of the blog for fixation steps.

Know Steps to Deal with QuickBooks company file error 6143

Given below is the tried and proven troubleshooting procedure to resolve the issue:

Solution 1. Ensure you’re using the latest QuickBooks update released by Intuit

If our QuickBooks Desktop is not updated, follow the steps given below to update it manually:

1. Before quitting QuickBooks, close all open company files.
2. Click the Windows icon and look for the QuickBooks Desktop icon.
3. Right-click the icon and click Run as administrator.
4. When directed to the No Company Open window, select the Help menu and then the Update QuickBooks Desktop option.
5. Choose the Options tab, click Mark All,, and then the Save button.
6. Proceed to the Update Now tab and tick the Reset Update checkbox.
7. The update will start downloading when you click Get Updates.
8. Once the download completes, open QuickBooks and click the Yes button to install the update.
9. Restart your device once the install finishes.

If error 6143 still appears, try the next solution.

Solution 2. From the Tool Hub, use File Doctor

1. Close all open companies, exit QuickBooks and download the newest version of QuickBooks Tool Hub.
2. Save the downloaded QuickBooksToolHub.exe file to your Windows Desktop or the Downloads folder so you can easily access it later.
3. Move to desktop, locate the QuickBooks Tool Hub icon, and double-click it.
4. When the tool hub opens, choose Company File Issues and click Run QuickBooks File Doctor.
5. Go through the drop-down menu and choose your company file. If the file is not there, click Browse and search to find it.
6. Choose the middle Check your file option and select Continue.
7. When prompted, enter the required login credentials and click Next.
8. The tool will scan the company file. It will take time, depending upon the file size.
9. When the scan completes, open QuickBooks and the company file.

If you still encounter the same error, move on to the next solution.

Solution 3. Backup your data file

1. Open QuickBooks, proceed to the File menu, and choose Open or Restore Company.
2. Click Restore a backup copy and then Next.
3. Select Local Backup and then Next.
4. Now, search for your company file with the .qbb extension.
5. Choose a folder to save your company file, click Open and then Save.

If the above solution can’t fix the error, go to the next solution.

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Solution 4. Put Auto Data Recovery Tool to use

Steps to recover data using an original Transaction Log file and ADR version of the company file:

1. Move to your desktop, create a new folder and name it QBTest.
2. Locate and open the folder containing the company file.
3. From the folder, copy the company file with .tlg extensions, open the QB Test folder and paste it there.
4. Next, open the QuickBooksAutoDataRecovery folder. From there, copy the file with the .QBW.adr file and paste it to the QBTest folder.
5. Open the QBTest folder, change the name of the.QBW.adr file by removing .adr from the end.
6. Open QuickBooks and then the company file from the new QBTest folder.
7. Review all the registered transactions using your account.
8. Go to the File menu, select Utilities, and then Verify Data to test the data integrity of the recovered file.
9. If everything is fine with this company file, transfer its copy to the original location and shift the damaged company file to a different location.

Steps to recover data using the ADR version of. QBW and.TLG files:

(Note: It will recover all transactions of the last 12 hours)

1. Again, create a new folder on your Windows desktop with the name QBTest.
2. Locate and open QuickBooksAutoDataRecovery folder and copy the .TLG.adr and .QBW.adr files.
3. Paste both the files to the new QBTest folder.
4. After pasting both the files, change their names by removing .adr from the end.
5. Open QuickBooks and then the company files from the QBTest folder.
6. Click the File tab, select Utilities, and then Verify Data to check the data integrity of the recovered file.
7. If this copy of the company data file is good, transfer its copy to the original location and move the damaged one to another location.

If error 6143 recurs, proceed to the following solution.

Solution 5. Set up and open a portable company data file

1. to log in as an administrator to QuickBooks Desktop, choose the File menu and then Create Copy.
2. Click the Portable company file and then Next.
3. Give a unique name to the portable company file and choose a location to save it.
4. Click Save and then OK.
5. Go to the File menu again, choose Open or Restore Company.
6. Choose the Restore a portable file option and click Next.
7. After giving a unique name to the company file, select Open.
8. Study the ‘Where do you want to restore the file page’ and select Next.
9. Click Save.

This article has covered basic troubleshooting steps to eliminate QuickBooks error 6143. We are full of hope that you find them resourceful in fixing the issue. If the error continues even after following them, contact the QuickBooks technical support team by calling us on our toll-free number +1 800-579-9430.

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