QuickBooks is a popular accounting program which helps in the financial management of businesses. But like any software, it can encounter bugs that disrupt your workflow. One such error is QuickBooks Error 6143. Typically, this error message is "QuickBooks could not open your company file. Error code -6143, meaning you cannot access the company file. Handling it carefully is crucial for uninterrupted access to financial data and maintaining efficient accounting processes. In this troubleshooting guide, we'll explore why error 6143 occurs and how you can fix it quickly.

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Possible Reasons for QuickBooks Error 6143

Let's explore what circumstances led to this error to understand the solution better.

1. Damaged company files: Damaged company files can trigger this 6000-series error, causing problems accessing your financial information.
2. Spaces in company file names: This error can also occur when the company file name ends with spaces before the file extension, which can block access to the file.

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The Ultimate Solution for QuickBooks Error 6143

Let's now address the issue by reviewing the complete procedure for fixing error 6143.

Solution 1 - Using File Doctor tool

Pro Tip: Ensure QuickBooks is up to date: Before using the File Doctor tool, ensure your QuickBooks software is up to date. This ensures that everything runs smoothly during troubleshooting.

Step 1: Install QuickBooks Tool Hub after downloading it

1. Close QuickBooks.
2. Get the most recent version of the QuickBooks Tool Hub
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to install.
4. Double-click the tool hub icon on your desktop to open it.

Step 2: Run Quick Fix My File

1. Choose Company File Information in the Tools Hub.
2. Select Quick Fix My File.
3. When finished, click OK to open QuickBooks.

Step 3: Launch QuickBooks File Doctor

1. Select Company File Information in the Tools Hub.
2. Choose Run QuickBooks File Doctor.
3. Click on your company file from the drop-down menu.
4. Tap on Check your file (middle option) and then Continue.
5. Enter your QuickBooks admin password and click Next.
6. Wait for the scan to complete (about 10-15 minutes).
7. Even if it says the scan failed, open QuickBooks, and your company file should work.

If the error persists, we got you covered with the next solution.

Solution 2: Change the name of  .ND and .TLG files

The.ND and .TLG files are configuration files that allow QuickBooks to access your company file.

1. To access your company file, open the folder containing it.
2. Look for files with the same name as your company file but with.ND and . TLG extensions (e.g., company_file.qbw.nd and company_file.qbw.tlg).
3. Right-click on any file and select Rename. Add OLD to the end of each filename (e.g., change company_file.qbw.nd to company_file.qbw.nd.OLD).
4. Try opening QuickBooks again to get your company file.

We've given you an easy-to-understand step-by-step guide on how to fix QuickBooks Error 6143. It will assist you in resolving the error if you follow it through. However, contact us at our +1-855-738-2784 if you require additional assistance with QuickBooks Error 6143.

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