QuickBooks Error H202 and H505 are common codes that occur when a user tries to access company files on another computer that requires additional installation and setup. QuickBooks H series error codes can occur due to various factors.

In this article, we will guide you on how to fix these QuickBooks Error code H101, H202, H303, or H505. You can follow the points below to solve these error codes on your own.

Here’s a brief explanation of each error:

Error H101: This error occurs when QuickBooks is unable to establish a connection to the company file on another computer. It usually happens when the computer hosting the file requires additional configuration or has firewall settings blocking access.

Error Code H202: This error occurs when QuickBooks is unable to access the company file located on another computer due to network issues. It can happen if the computer hosting the file has incorrect hosting configuration settings or if the QuickBooks Database Server Manager is not running properly.

Error H303: This error occurs when QuickBooks is unable to establish a connection to the company file on another computer. It usually happens when the computer hosting the file requires additional configuration or if the firewall settings are blocking communication.

Error Code H505: This error occurs when QuickBooks is unable to access the company file located on another computer due to network issues. It can happen if the computer hosting the file has incorrect hosting configuration settings or if the firewall is blocking the communication.

What are the Causes of QuickBooks Error code H202?

QuickBooks cannot open the company file due to inability to connect to remote server.
Incorrect configuration or settings for QB file hosting.
Damaged or incorrect configuration of .ND files, preventing QuickBooks from accessing company files in a network.
Conflicts between QuickBooks Database Server Manager and DNS Server.
QuickBooks workstation cannot ping the Host computer due to unreachable IP address.
Inappropriate DNS configuration.
QuickBooks services such as QuickBooksDBXX/QBCF have not started.

Causes of QuickBooks Error code H101, H202, H303, or H505

If a company file is not located on the user’s computer, it can cause issues.
Incorrect hosting configuration can also lead to problems.
QuickBooks may have some corrupt or damaged files that are causing issues.
QuickBooks Firewall settings could potentially block access to company files or interfere with the communication process.

Few other Causes of QuickBooks Error H101, H303, H505

The hosting configuration is completely incorrect.
Firewall blocks incoming/outgoing communication.
Incorrect or damaged .ND files.
Improperly set QB firewall ports.
Improper DNS settings within QuickBooks.
QuickBooks services not running properly.
Issues obtaining IP address for a system.
All settings for hosting configuration are incorrect.
Chances that QB services have failed to run.

Methods to fix QuickBooks Error H101, H202, H303 and H505

To resolve these errors, you can try the following solutions:

Method 1: Disable hosting mode on each workstation

Click on the QuickBooks application’s “File” tab and then the “Utilities” tab on each workstation.

You can perform this step without opening any specific QB company file.
Check the “Host Multi-User Access” dropdown list to see if the system is hosting the QB company file. If it is not, then it can be used as a standalone computer.

If the “Stop Hosting Multi-User Access” option appears, then select that option to disable hosting on the computer.

Method 2: Add the server to the Windows hosts file

Find the IP address and computer name of the server and workstation.
Press the “Windows + R” keys to open the Run window on the server.
Type “cmd” and hit Enter to open a Command Prompt window.
Type “ipconfig /all” and hit Enter to see Host Name and IP Address.

Repeat steps 1-4 on any additional computers connected to the server.
Edit the Windows host file.

Method 3: Make a new folder for the company file on the host computer

Share the folder, set it up, and use Windows access permissions.
If you do not have access to the file server, contact the office’s IT expert or professional for help.
Copy the .qbw file to the new folder.
Access the company file while using the multi-user aptitude again.

Conclusion

We really hope that the troubleshooting steps above help you to fix QuickBooks Error H101, H202, H303 or H505 When Opening Company File. If you still have problems, you can always get help from our Intuit Certified QuickBooks desktop error support experts. Our team can be reached on the toll-free helpline number at 1-800-615-2347. Feel free to contact us whenever you need help with QuickBooks.