A must follow guide to resolve QuickBooks Error 6189
                     QuickBooks Error 6189: Relevant 
Techniques to Terminate
Issues while accessing, opening, or working on the company file can lead to 
the QuickBooks error 6189 on the screen. This error code can be triggered due 
to issues with the company file and can prevent users from working on the 
same. The error can be a result of inadequate folder permissions, among 
other possible reasons. If you are getting the QuickBooks error code 6189, you 
can use the effective methods given below to tackle it once and for all.
You can reach out to us at 1.855.738.2784 to get assistance from our 
technical support team in case you are unable to perform the steps 
or resolve the error message on your own.

Possible Reasons for the QuickBooks 
Desktop Error 6189 816
The following common factors might be triggering the QuickBooks error 
message 6189 –
1. You are trying to access the company file from a damaged folder or a 
folder that does not have adequate permissions.
2. There are Windows registry issues in the system, and the Windows 
drivers might be missing.
3. You are trying to access the company file, which is already being used 
by another user in a single-user mode.
4. There is a mismatch between the TLG and QBW file, and the ND file 
might be corrupted/damaged.
Effective Steps to Address the 
QuickBooks Company File Error 6189
You can perform the steps provided below to easily terminate the 
QuickBooks error 6189 and 816 –
Step 1 – Run the File Doctor Utility to Mend 
the Data File Corruption in QB
You can reliably resolve the QB error code 6189 by running the file doctor 
tool from the tool hub.
1. Run QuickBooks and click the Help tab to access the QuickBooks Tool 
Hub option and click it to open the Tool Hub Download Page.
2. Click the download link and save the tool hub file to an accessible 
location, and double-click the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file to initiate the 
installation process.
3. Agree to the terms and conditions and run QuickBooks Tool Hub by 
double-clicking the shortcut icon to go to the Company File Issues tab.
4. Select QuickBooks File Doctor to resolve issues with the company file 
and network setup, and once the repair process completes, try to access 
the company file again.
Step 2 – Resolve the ND File Issues from 
the File Explorer
You need to fix the network data file by recreating the file in the following 
manner –
1. Press the Windows + E keys to open Windows File Explorer and navigate 
to the QuickBooks Installation Folder to access the program files.
2. Search for the file the ND file with a similar name as your company file 
and right-click the file to select the Delete option.
3. Run QuickBooks to create a new ND file, and try accessing the company 
file now to check if the error code 6189 is fixed.
Conclusion
You can perform the steps provided in this blog to rectify the 
QuickBooks error 6189. If the error remains unresolved, you can reach 
out to us at 1.855.738.2784 to get direct assistance from our QB 
professionals.