How to Fix QuickBooks Error C=47?

QuickBooks Desktop is the accounting software built by Intuit for small and medium-sized businesses. It comes in two versions: one for On-premise use and the other one for cloud-based. It is used to generate and handle payments, payrolls, tax tables, and other financial processes.

Although QuickBooks works efficiently and provides us with great assistance, at times it happens that while accessing QuickBooks we encounter some errors that we could not fix on our own.

Consequently, our work lags behind and causes us to suffer loss. QuickBooks Error C=47 is one of those kinds of errors that might eat up your precious time and throw you in a puddle.

Error Code:	Error C=47
Error Description:	Error has occurred in QuickBooks, please restart the computer, but it does not go away even after restarting.
Developer:	Intuit Inc.
Software:	QuickBooks
Applies to:	Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8
Cause:	Damaged or corrupted QuickBooks data file., If the transaction log file is saved in the corrupted file or folder.
Symptoms:	QuickBooks Desktop won’t respond or work, Windows operating system got frozen
Solution:	Verifying and rebuilding data on the company file, Updating the driver software,

What is QuickBooks Error C=47?

At times, while running a report or trying to open a file, an error pops up. This error states something like this: “Unable to Find Transaction.” This also happens when we are trying to remove the transaction from a report or report-like feature.

This QuickBooks error is known as Error C=47. It could be downright frustrating to deal with this error when you are short of equipment to deal with it. It is a problem related to your database.

Before we start with the troubleshooting procedure, I would want to suggest you check these files and make sure they are available:

The files required to recover from the error:

• The corrupted QuickBooks Data file (.QBW)
• The Transaction Log file (.TLG — in the same folder as the corrupted QBW file)
• Any older backup of the QuickBooks Data file (.QBW or .QBB or .QBM).

Causes behind the QuickBooks Error C=47

Some of the possible reasons that can result in error code C=47 are listed below:

• Damaged or corrupted QuickBooks data file.
• When you try to modify or edit the transaction or entry, then the error occurs.
• Settings of the Internet Explorer  are wrong or also check the Internet Explorer SSL settings are correct or not.
• If the transaction log file is saved in the corrupted file or folder .

Solution of The QuickBooks Error C=47

Some solutions that we have listed below:

• We will update our QuickBooks Desktop to the latest.
• Once we have updated QuickBooks, we will need to re-sort the lists by following this little method given below:
  • Select Lists> Chart of Accounts
  • select View Menu> Re-sort Lists
  • Now, we will select the Item List
• Once we are done with the steps above, we will need to resort the customer list:
  • Click on Customer Center> Customer and Jobs
  • Select View Menu> Resort List

Once we are done with the process mentioned above, we will need to shut down Quicken, restart the system and reopen Quicken that. Once we are done with this last part, the issue must be gone. However, there are other methods one can use to get through this problem.

As stated above, this simple method should be able to resolve the error=47. However, if you are not comfortable with the process, or you need some further assistance with the QuickBooks (pertaining to some other issue), you can always get in touch with the QuickBooks experts team. They are third-party service providers who have great expertise in resolving QuickBooks-related problems. They provide QuickBooks support for QuickBooks and related products. You can CALL NOW to connect with one of the QuickBooks Experts. They provide their services around the clock and across the world.

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