Fix QuickBooks Error Code 31600

Error code 31600 arises when you remove accountants from your QuickBooks application. In such a situation, your application will stop working, which will affect your workflow.

Scenarios when you can encounter the QuickBooks Error Code 31600

Here are some scenarios where you may encounter error code 31600 in QuickBooks.

• When you are sending payroll through direct deposit.
•  Creating a backup or a portable file.
• Creating a new company file.
• Trying to access already in use QuickBooks Company.
• Run verify or rebuild the properties again.
• Saving a transaction recently made.
• Opening a new window in QuickBooks.
• When QuickBooks Company is trying to close a file.
• Trying to download and install updates for Payroll.

Steps to Resolve QuickBooks Error Code 31600

Follow the solutions below to resolve your QuickBooks error code 31600.

Step 1: Check for the number of users

• Go to the Company
• Select the number of users and passwords.
• If you are working on the Enterprise solution, then:
• Go to the Company section and choose your users.
• Go to the Select option and click on the Set Up Users and Roles
• Press the Add users
• Enter the credentials for the user.
• Press Next.
• Customize the user account as per your requirements.
• Press Finish.
• With the newly created login credentials, log in to the account and open the Company file.

Step 2: Create a New Administrator

• Go to the Start menu and click on Settings.
• Click on Account and go to Family and Other Users
• From the Other Users section, click on the Add someone else to this PC.
• Click on the option I do not have this sign-in information for this person.
• Press the Add a User option without including the Microsoft Account.
• Enter the name of the new account.
• Press Finish.
• Select this new account and assign the type of Account.
• Press Admin and right-click on it.

Step 3: Create a New Windows Server

• Go to the Service Manager.
• Click on Computer Management.
• Click on Expand local groups and users.
• Choose your desired groups.
• Open the Admin properties by following the steps below:
  • Double-click on the Administrator groups.
  • Press Add
  • Click on Computer > group window or service account > select number or users.
  • Enter the type of Account that you want to add for your local administrator groups.
  • Press OK.