QuickBooks error 6129 occurs when you try to access your company’s financial records and the database connection check fails. The error can occur when QuickBooks fails to connect to the server and you may not be able to access your company file. An error message suddenly appears on the screen and reads “Error message: Failed to verify database connection QuickBooks follows error code 6129 0”. There are several reasons behind QuickBooks 6129 0 which we will discuss in this article and fix with the most effective solutions.
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Caused Of QuickBooks Error 6129
This can result in error 6129 0 in QuickBooks when trying to access your company file because of a failed database connection check. There could be several reasons for the error you might get in the list below:
- When not all computers are updated to the latest maintenance release in a multi-user hosting setup
- If QuickBooks Database Server Manager is not working properly or because of incorrect folder permissions
- Discrepancies between the server domain and the client domain can also result in QuickBooks Company File Access Error 6129, 0.
- Cause of Damaged Network Data Files (.ND)
- A damaged or incomplete installation of the QuickBooks Desktop app can also generate error code 6129.0.
What Are the Consequences of QuickBooks Error 6129?
This error code 6000 series issue can interfere with your regular accounting operations and some of its symptoms are listed below:
- You may not be able to open your company file locally or over the network.
- Troubleshooting not only hinders your productivity but also steals your peace of mind.
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How Do I Fix QuickBooks Error 6129.0?
For a quick and easy fix for QuickBooks error -6129 0, follow the solutions below with care and attention:
Solution 1: Rename Network Data File (.ND)
A Network Data File (.ND) is a configuration file that QuickBooks uses to access company files located on the network. To repair the .nd file:
- Navigate to the folder containing the QuickBooks company file.
- Now find the corresponding network data file with .ND extension
- Right-click the file and choose Rename from the drop-down list.
- Add .OLD to the end of the file name and press Enter.
If QuickBooks error code 6129 0 continues to bother you, continue to the next troubleshooting step.
Solution 2: Copy your company file to the desktop
To check whether the folder containing the QuickBooks company file is damaged, try opening the company file from a different location.
- Create a new folder on your desktop and name it QBTest
- Now open the folder containing the company file where you get error 6129.0 while accessing the file.
- Copy the company file and move it to the folder you created on your desktop
- Now try opening the company file from its new location to check if the QuickBooks error code (-6129 0) is fixed. Otherwise, try the next method.
Note: If the problem persists even if you have moved the file from here
Solution 3: Disable your antivirus apps
Sometimes you can’t access the company file from the network because your Internet security or firewall settings are preventing QuickBooks from accessing the server. In this case, you must disable your anti-virus so that QB Company can communicate with the server to access the file. Make sure you are doing this in safe mode. If this fixes the QuickBooks error code (-6129 0), remember to re-enable your security apps.
Solution 4: Use QuickBooks Database Server Manager
If you receive QuickBooks error code 6129 when you open the company file in multi-user mode, QuickBooks Database Server Manager can help you analyze the incorrect record. Run the tool and after the scan is complete, try to open the company file that was causing the error earlier.
Solution 5: Use File Doctor to repair the damaged company file
QuickBooks File Doctor aims to fix problems with the QuickBooks network as well as damaged company files. So we followed the steps below to diagnose the company file.
- Get started by downloading QuickBooksToolhub.exe Setup
- Install the downloaded file correctly.
- Now start the application through the desktop icon.
- In the Tool Hub home window, select the Company file issue option.
- In the Company Case Issue option, select Case Doctor from the available options.
- Browse the company file through File Explorer, then click Start.
- Diagnosis will take about 10-20 minutes.
- Finally, restart the system and open the QuickBooks program.
Conclusion
We hope that you are now able to fix QuickBooks error 6129 on its own. However, if none of the solutions work, or if you’re having technical difficulties resolving, call us at support number +1 800-213-6058. Our experts will take care of fixing the confusing error code 6129 0 when accessing the company file.