How do you solve QuickBooks Error Code 6123

Last updated on June 9th, 2022 at 04:54 am

The error code 6123 on QuickBooks is displayed when a user is updating their company’s data to the latest Version of the QuickBooks Desktop or when restoring backups or accessing a data document on a different computer.

On this blog, we’ll provide three options to correct this QuickBooks 6123 problem. Because the reason for the error can differ among customers, it may be difficult to identify the correct solution that will work in your situation. The most effective approach is to begin with the first solution. If it doesn’t fit your needs, then shift to the next one and then on.

Solutions to solve the QuickBooks Error Code 6123

Solutions One: Set the settings manually, by changing the name of to the .nd or .tlg files

The extensions for file names such as .nd and .tlg might be unfamiliar to you, but they’re part of QuickBooks files. These files include the configuration and settings needed for opening QuickBooks as a user-friendly system.

If you find that the .nd or .tlg files are corrupted due to a cause this can result in QuickBooks the error 6123. The easiest way to resolve this issue is to rename these files. There’s no harm in changing the name of these files since it doesn’t cause data loss. In fact, if you utilize QuickBooks Database Server Manager QuickBooks Database Server Manager to change the scans, these files will automatically be created. Here are the steps needed to name these files .nd as well as the .tlg files.

1. Browse to the folder that holds your company’s files
2. In the next step , you must search for files with extensions .nd or .tlg. Check to see if these files have the identical names to your company’s documents like:
   • (company name _file).qbw.nd
   • (company name _file).qbw.tlg
3. Then, right-click on the file and choose the Rename option.
4. To distinguish files, you can include “OLD” as well as any name you like to the bottom of your file. Be sure to include the word in the extension, not the name of the file.
   • (company name _file).qbw.nd.OLD
   • (company name _file).qbw.tlg.OLD
5. Start QuickBooks and log into your company’s file. If the issue persists, try the next step.

Solutions Two: Create a proper permissions for folders

QuickBooks could display the 6123 error if your computer doesn’t have the proper permissions for the folder in which the company’s files are. In this scenario, setting proper permissions to the folder can fix the issue. These are steps needed to establish proper permissions for folders:

1. Right-click the folder in which you want to locate the file of your business is and then select Properties
2. The Properties tab, select the Security tab, and then click Advanced.
3. Choose QBDataServiceUserXX before clicking Edit option.
4. Check that you have set the settings to Allow
   • Traverse Folder/Execute File
   • List Folder/Read Data
   • Read Attributes
   • Learn More About Attributes
   • Create Files/Write Data
   • Create Folders/Append Data
   • Write Attributes
   • Write Extended Attributes
   • Read Permissions

If you notice that the settings for your folder aren’t changed to “Allowed” then you will have to modify the permissions of the folder by following the steps below:

1. Click the Windows symbol key while simultaneously pressing E on your keyboard. This will launch File Explorer
2. Go to the folder in which the company’s file is.
3. Right-click on the folder and choose Properties
4. Within the Property window select the Security tab, and then select Everyone.
5. If all options are not available, you must include it.
6. Click Add and type in Everyone into the box.
7. Click OK
8. Select Full Control as an option
9. Click Apply, then click OK to close the window.

Note: It is necessary to change the permissions for every folder listed in the table below. There is a chance the name of a certain folder might not be present in the QuickBooks installation. This is due to the fact that various versions that run QuickBooks Desktop may have different folders. One thing to keep in mind is to modify permissions to your folders only if they are present on your computer.

Here is a list of folders that’s permissions must be changed to full control.

• C:\Program Data\Intuit\Entitlement Client\v8
• C:\Program Data\Intuit\Entitlement Client\v6.0
• C:\Program Data\Intuit\Entitlement Client\v5
• C:\Program Data\Intuit\Entitlement Client\v3
• C:\Program Data\Intuit\Entitlement Client
• C:\Program Data\Intuit\QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions X.0 (X = version) or C:\Program Data\Intuit\QuickBooks 20XX.
• C:\Program Data\COMMON FILES\INTUIT
• C:\Program Data\COMMON FILES\INTUIT\QUICKBOOKS
• C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks\FAMXX (XX = year)
• C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks\Company Files
• C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks\Sample Company Files\QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions X.0 (X = version) or C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks\Sample Company Files\QuickBooks 20XX (where XX = year)

Once you have modified the permissions for the folder, you can start QuickBooks and log into the company file. If the issue remains unsolved proceed to the next option.

Solutions Three: Transfer your Company File to a different site

If the path to the folder where your company’s file is has become too long or complex The software may be unable to access it. An easy solution is to move the file to a different location. You could try moving the file to your desktop to see if this solves the problem. These are steps you need to follow:

1. Find the folder in which the company file is
2. Search files that share the same file name your company’s name, but with a the extension QBW.
3. Right-click on the file and select Copy
4. Navigate to desktop. Right-click on any area of the desktop, and then paste the URL.
5. Press Ctrl and hold it down to start QuickBooks. This will bring you to the No Company Open window
6. Choose Open and then move to the desktop
7. Select the file for your company that you transferred to Desktop

If the error is not apparent it is possible that there was an issue with the path to the folder in which your company’s file was found. To prevent this from happening you should make sure to save QuickBooks files to the folder on your Desktop.

After trying everything, but stuck with the error Here’s how to do.

If you have tried manual techniques but failed to eliminate this QuickBooks 6123 issue, it is possible that you require an specialized QuickBooks File repair program. Get Stellar Repair with QuickBooks Software and then analyze and repair Your QBW data. The program powered by top algorithms can detect issues in QBW files and fixes them to recover all vital information. This is the ideal alternative to manual methods when they do not perform as expected.

It’s wrapped up

We hope that the suggestions that we have discussed will be helpful in resolving QuickBooks errors 6123. If none of them work well, you’ll be able to depend on Stellar Repair for QuickBooks software for the most advanced repair. Always ensure that you backup your company’s files to avoid losing data in situations.