Fix QuickBooks Error H101, H202, H303, and H505 – Simplified Walkthrough


Error H101, H202, H303, and H505 are common technical error codes related to misconfiguration in the multi-user settings. Generally, these errors are encountered when the user tries to access the company files in the multi-user mode. This discussion shall address these issues by earmarking and elaborating the different troubleshooting steps to fix QuickBooks Error H101, H202, H303, and H505.

What factors trigger QuickBooks Error H101, H202, H303 and H505?

  • When QuickBooks cannot establish a connection to the remote server to open the company file.
  • Incorrect configuration or settings for QB file hosting.
  • Damaged or incorrect configuration of .ND files, preventing QuickBooks from accessing company files on a network.
  • QuickBooks Firewall settings blocking access to company files or interfering with incoming and outgoing communication.
  • Conflict between QuickBooks Database Server Manager and the DNS Server.

How to Fix QuickBooks Error Codes H101, H202, H303 and H505?

There are multiple solutions that can be performed for the easy resolution of the error codes belonging to the Hxxx series of error codes.  All of these are discussed in detail below. So, keep reading and implementing the steps carefully.

Solution 1: Ensure that your server is added to the Windows host file

If the issue persists even after configuring system firewall, edit the 'Windows hosts file'.

Solution 2: Disable the Hosting Mode on each of the workstations

  • Go to each workstation (except the server or hosting computer) and click on the QuickBooks File tab, then select Utilities.
  • Verify the dropdown list for Host Multi-User Access. If the system is not hosting the QB company file, it can be used as a standalone computer.

  • If you see the option Stop Hosting Multi-User Access, select it to disable hosting on the computer. This will troubleshoot the QuickBooks Error code H505.
  • Ensure that all workstations in the office have the same configuration under the File tab and Utilities option.

Solution 3: Verifying the hosting & Services

Step 1: Checking for the hosting:

  • On each workstation (except the server or hosting PC), the user is required to head for the File tab upon running QuickBooks. Following that, tap on the Utilities option.
  • If the option to Host Multi-User Access is available, it infers that the PC is not hosting the Company file. In such cases, the system can only be used as a standalone PC.
  • On the other hand, if the option to Stop Hosting Multi-User Access is available, the user should click on it.

Step 2: Checking linked to QuickBooks

  • For this, the user is required to press together the Windows and the R key in pursuit to open the Run box.
  • Type 'services.msc' in the box and hit on the 'Enter' key, on your keyboard.
  • If the service is not accessible, the following steps should be performed:

  1. Use Database Server Manager and check if the Database Server Manager is installed on the server.
  2. In case you run the complete program on the server, select and verify that hosting is enabled in QuickBooks.

  • Double-click on the 'QuickBooksDBXX service' and verify the 'Startup Type and service status' has begun.

  • Opt for the 'Recovery' option.

  • Restart your computer. It will automatically restart 'QuickBooksDB' service if it fails. Repeat the process for Second failure.
  • Save all the changes.
  • Repeat the above steps for 'QBCFMonitor Service'.
  • Finally, launch QuickBooks on the computer in 'Multi-user mode'.
  • If you encounter the same issue again, ensure that the QuickBooksDBXX service is a member of the administrator group and has the appropriate permissions.

Solution 4: Open up network ports QuickBooks to Communicate configure the firewall

  • The first step is to visit the 'Windows firewall settings'.
  • And then, go for the 'outbound rules' and then tap on 'new rule'.

  • After that, the user needs to hit on 'ports' and then tap on 'Next'.
  • Next step is to choose 'TCP in the ‘local ports box'.
  • Once done with that, the user needs to opt for 'allow the connection option', and then provide the port name.

  • Now, hit on the 'finish' option.
  • And then, carry out the same steps for 'Inbound rules'. All you need to do is to select inbound rule instead of outbound rule.
  • The last step is to try to run QuickBooks in 'multi user mode'.

Solution 5: Create a new folder to store QuickBooks company file and share it on all computers by allowing access to share company files

  • Create a 'New folder' on the hosting computer and share it.
  • Set windows to 'Allow permissions' to share company files.
  • Save or copy the '.qbw file' in the new folder.
  • Open your QuickBooks company files in multi-user mode.

Summing Up!

That winds up this article wherein we discussed about the different errors belonging to the Hxxx series of error codes in QuickBooks, viz, QuickBooks Error H101 H202 H303 and H505 and also sailed through the different methods for troubleshooting these issues. If you are facing any technical hindrances, just give our team of QuickBooks error support experts a call at the helpline i.e., 1-888-368-8874.
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