QuickBooks error H202 might be seen on desktop screen when the user tries to open the company file in a multi-user mode. This error prevents the user from performing the assigned task. This error is accompanied with an error message that shows “This company file is on another computer and QuickBooks needs some help connecting”. Or “You are trying to work with a company located on another computer and this copy of QuickBooks cannot reach the server on that computer”.

Tackling with QuickBooks error code H202becomes easy with the knowledge of the causes behind the error and also the effective solution steps. Thus, to know more, stick around the post carefully till the end. Or ring up to our professionals for further technical assistance.

Causes of QuickBooks error H202

• In case the hosting configuration setting is incorrect
• Or if the QB file setting option is blocking the access to the company file
• Also, if there is any data damage or any incorrect .ND files configuration can trigger such an error
• QuickBooks service like QuickBooksDBXX/QBCF is not started
• Or in case the setting of DNS is improper or incomplete

How to deal with this QuickBooks error code H202?

The user can try to resolve this QuickBooks error code H202 by carrying out steps to ping the server from a workstation. The steps to be followed under this are as follows:

• On the server system and workstations, the user needs to open the windows start menu
• And then, type network into the search and open network and sharing center
• Followed by selecting change advanced sharing settings
• And also, ensure that you have selected turn on network discovery

Get the server name from the server

• Here, the user needs to first open the windows start menu on the server system
• And then, type run into the search and also open run box
• Now, type CMD into the run window and also hit enter
• After that type ipconfig/all into the command window and also hit enter
• The next step is to look for the host name in the windows IP configuration section. The user will be able to spot the server name on the right
• The user is suggested to note down the hostname and copy it to a word file, to access it quickly

This blog is believed to work wonders in fixing the QuickBooks error code H202. Whereas, if for some reason the error persists, then do not think much in consulting ourQuickBooks enterprise technical support team of professionals at 1-800-761-1787, and they will ensure to resolve the error on your behalf instantly.

Install/Update the QuickBooks Database Server manager from your host computer.
Check the services on your server.
Add services to your Windows admin group on your host computer.
Configure your firewall settings on your host computer.
Ping your server from a workstation.
Add your server to your Windows host file.

Regards,
Peter