How to Fix QuickBooks Error 6189 816?

Restarting your system can resolve many common problems, in this case, it can be helpful. So give it a try by following mentioned below steps:

💠 First of all, Restart the system (The server computer where the QuickBooks software was originally installed)
💠 Now, Try to restart each workstation (Note: Workstations are the other computers in a multi-user environment that don’t host the company files)
💠 Now try to open QuickBooks desktop on your computer and as well as on each workstation.

The QuickBooks Database Manager allows users to configure the QuickBooks Server for multi-user access. If the QuickBooks Database Manager isn’t available, it should be installed. Users don’t need any license for installing the QuickBooks Database Manager.

Note: To fulfill the necessary QuickBooks Desktop requirements for optimum file performance, the QuickBooks Database Manager must be installed and set up on the computer storing the QuickBooks Desktop company files.

💠 Users should first select the installer for QuickBooks and initiate the Installation Wizard. They should then select ‘Next’ if the computer is online and can download an update. If there’s no internet connection, then select ‘No’ and then ‘Next’.
💠 Users should close all other programs and select ‘Next’ and read the terms mentioned in the Software License Agreement. They should then choose ‘I accept the terms in the license agreement’ and then select ‘Next’.
💠 Now, choose ‘Custom or Network Options’ and select the type of installation.
💠 If QuickBooks will be run on the current system, then select ‘I’ll be using QuickBooks on this computer and I’ll be storing…’
💠 If the current computer will only be used for storing QuickBooks data, then select ‘I will not be using QuickBooks on this computer..’ If this option is chosen, then users don’t have to provide a license number.
💠 Now, users should choose ‘Yes, allow access’. They should then provide the ‘License Number and Product Number’. These numbers can be found from the text at the bottom of the window.
💠 Users should now follow the directions on the screen to install the Database Manager. Once it has been installed, the computer should be restarted.

The QuickBooks tools hub is generally used to fix common errors including some company file problems. You must give it a try to fix the problem by following mentioned below steps:

A. Step One: Download & Install Quickbooks Tools Hub.

To download & install the QuickBooks tools hub, You need to follow mentioned below steps:

💠 Close all running programs & exit Quickbooks Application too.
💠 Now download the Quickbooks Tool Hub file (Quickbookstoolhub.exe) from Here.
💠 Save the downloaded file to a location that is one click away from access (Like; Windows Desktop)
💠 Now open the downloaded file.
💠 Now the windows will appear with instructions to follow (Please follow the provided steps to install the tool)
💠 The installation is completed, Now you just have to double click on the icon showing on your Windows desktop to run the tool.

Note: If you’re not able to find the icon on your windows desktop, please click on the windows start button & search for quickbooks tool hub & then choose the program.

2. Step Two: Run “Fix my Program” from The Quickbooks Tool Hub

There are multiple tools in the QuickBooks tool hub, which help to resolve the different types of problems users face when opening the company file.

To resolve the issue, you need to follow mentioned below steps:

💠 Open the QuickBooks tools hub & look for Program Problems
Now, you must choose the “Quick fix my program.
💠 Next, Start Quickbooks Desktop & then open your .QBW data file.
💠 Hopefully, this problem might have gone, If it still persists, proceed with the Additional solutions.

QuickBooks Tools Hub helps fix common errors, including company file issues, network issues, etc. To use this tool, follow these steps:

Step 1: In the very first step, you have to Download and Install the QuickBooks Tool Hub

The QuickBooks Tool Hub can help you address common errors. Tool Hub is suggested for the best experience on Windows 10, 64-bit:

💠 Start with closing your QuickBooks Desktop
💠 The most recent version of the QuickBooks Tool Hub (1.5.0.0) is available for download
💠 Save the file somewhere you’ll be able to find it quickly (like your Downloads folder or your Windows desktop)
Note: If you’ve previously installed Tool Hub, you can check which version you have. The Home tab should be selected. The version will be at the bottom of the page.
💠 Open the QuickBooksToolHub.exe downloaded file 
💠 Install by following the on-screen instructions and agreeing to the terms and conditions
💠 To use the tool hub, double-click on the same on your Windows desktop after it has been installed successfully.

Step 2: Run the Quick Fix my Program tool from the Tool Hub

QuickBooks Tools Hub has a set of tools that helps troubleshoot different types of errors when opening a company file.

💠 Select Program Problems from the QuickBooks Tool Hub
💠 Select Quick Fix My Program from the drop-down menu
Open your data file in QuickBooks Desktop.

If Error 6189, 816 persists, proceed to the next method.

You are recommended to Move The Company Files to Your Local Hard Drive manually by following the below-given steps:

💠 If the issue persists, as well as if the company file is saved on a portable device or online, you should relocate it to the local hard disc.
💠 QuickBooks files can be stored on the server system’s hard drive. However, online file storage services such as Drop box, Google Drive, and others may appear to be convenient, but they are prone to problems.
💠 Additionally, you should avoid putting the files on portable devices because they aren’t designed to run QuickBooks or multi-user networks. Another key consideration is to avoid encrypting QuickBooks files on the hard disc where they are stored, as this can prevent a multi-user network connection from being established.

On the system that is experiencing the problem, you should download and run the QuickBooks refresher. This procedure will terminate all background processes that could be causing the problem. This also revitalizes the entire procedure:

💠 To begin, download the QuickBooks refresher and then install all of the files contained within it
💠 It is then suggested that you store the files so that you can readily access them
💠 After that, make sure there are no other processes active on the QuickBooks desktop
💠 It is therefore suggested that you check and close all QuickBooks versions that are currently running on the system
💠 After that, double-click the QBRefresher.exe file to start the application
💠 In addition, the QB Refresher takes only 30 seconds to complete if you follow the onscreen instructions
💠 The last step is to reopen the QuickBooks desktop after the installation is complete.

However, if the problem persists, we recommend performing a full reset.

You can save the file on the desktop where QuickBooks is installed.

💠 On the old system, you must first make a backup file
💠 Then, on to the new system, copy all backup files:
(A). It can use a network, once the systems are connected, 
(B). or a flash drive or similar external device
💠 On the new system, you must restore the backup.

If you are a technical guy and can do it manually then follow the procedure:

💠 You must locate and then rename the transaction log file
💠 Also, check the users’ permissions for the QuickBooks application granted to QBDataServiceUserXX
💠 Then, make sure the QuickBooks files aren’t encrypted
💠 You must make a copy of the QB file and then paste it on your desktop
💠 Finally, if the file still won’t open, go to the folder where it was originally saved.