Fixing QuickBooks Unable to Create an Accountants Copy File Error

The error message 'QuickBooks Unable to Generate an Accountant's Copy File' pops up while create or email the accountant copy in the QuickBooks program. The accountant copy provides contains critical accounting information indispensable for users. Users are advised to go through the entire section of this article to find easy resolutions to fix QuickBooks unable to create an accountants copy file error.

What incites QuickBooks Unable to Create Accountant's Copy File Error

·         Using an outdated QuickBooks Desktop version may instigate this error.

·         Corrupted/Damaged QuickBooks Company Data Files.

·         Multiple Internet connectivity issues.

·         The QBW file surpasses 200MB in size.

·         The firewall or some security software might be provoking the snag.

 

Multiple troubleshooting methods to rectify QuickBooks Unable to Create Accountant's Copy File Error

Troubleshoot 1: Delete Special Characters in Company File

Users need to ensure that there is no special character, including a comma, in the name of the Company File.

•        Head to the company file folder.

•        Right-click the file and click on Rename.

•        Now, remove any special characters and spaces from the company file name.

 

Troubleshoot 2: Ensure that QuickBooks is updated to the latest version

·         Run QuickBooks and click on the "Help" menu.

·         After that, click on Update QuickBooks Desktop

·         Choose the 'Update Now' tab and ensure that the 'Reset' Update box is checked.

·         Checkmark the "Get Updates" option.

·         Wait till the update has completed. After the successful completion, restart QuickBooks Desktop.

·         Give consent to the prompt for installing the downloaded updates.

·         When the Installation is complete, restart QuickBooks.

 

Troubleshoot 3: Reduce the Company File Size

Users should ensure that the QuickBooks Company file does not exceed 200 MB in size. Open the QuickBooks company file in QuickBooks and click on the 'F2' key. This will open the 'Product Information' window, which can be used to verify the file size. If the file size exceeds 200MB, proceed as follows:

•        Attempt to restore the portable QuickBooks Desktop company file (*.qbm)

•        Manually save and transfer the 'QBX/QBY' file as an alternative to using the Accountant File Transfer Service.

·         If the error persists, use the QuickBooks File Doctor to fix the company file (check the next troubleshoot)

 

Troubleshoot 4: Use the QuickBooks file doctor tool

QuickBooks File Doctor is a multifunctional solution to multifold technical issues in QuickBooks Desktop. To use this tool, users should follow the schematic walkthrough given below:

•        Download and Install the QuickBooks Tool Hub.

•        Run the Tool Hub and then head to Company File Problems tab.

•        After that, choose the 'Run QBFD' option.

•        Browse for the company file and click on "proceed."

•        Enter the correct QuickBooks username and password.

•        After that, click on "Next".

•        Await the completion of the procedure. After completion of the process, users should Restart QuickBooks and verify that the 'QuickBooks Unable to create Accountant's Copy File' error has successfully been addressed.

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Conclusion!

The multiple solutions outlined in this article should help users to fix "QuickBooks Unable to create Accountant's Copy File" error. Our tem of proadvisors is committed to debugging, recognizing, and successfully resolving QuickBooks errors. If you are facing any issue in QuickBooks, just give us a call at 1 800 761 1787.