Quick Fixes for Error Code H202 QuickBooks 2018
                     Eliminating QuickBooks Error H202 using simple 
techniques
QuickBooks is a bookkeeping software used by businesses to meet their 
accounting needs. The software acts as a virtual accountant and precisely 
executes all the monetary tasks. Unfortunately, the software can also foster 
internal errors that are troublesome for users. 
Error Code H202 QuickBooks 2018 appears in the software when the 
user tries switching to multi-user mode for hosting a company file in the 
multi-user network. If you also faced this issue while connecting to your 
company file in the multi-user network, continue reading the blog to figure 
out its causes and the methods to rectify it.
You can quickly fix this issue with the assistance of a QB 
support team available at 1.855.738.2784.

Reasons
The conditions to blame for the development of this error are listed below-
• Your system’s connection to the server is blocked by a firewall or other 
antivirus installed on your computer.
• The Transaction log and network descriptor file are damaged, leading to 
issues in the multi-user network.
• The company file you want to open exists in an unsupported format 
after incurring damage.
Solutions
The solutions for this error are mentioned underneath-
Solution 1- Repair the QB program files and 
scan them using QuickBooks Database 
Server Manager
This issue can also occur if the Database Server Manager struggles to run 
or crashes in the background due to a damaged transaction log and 
network descriptor file. These files are used to store the transactions and 
initiate the multi-user network. In case any of these files gets damaged, the 
multi-user network gets directly affected, after which the software fails to 
access or host the company file. You must refer to the following steps to fix 
this issue-
1. Go to the folder having your QuickBooks files.
2. Find files with extensions .TLG & .ND and having an identical name to 
your company file.
3. Right-click on the file and tap Rename.
4. Add ‘.old’ as an extension to the file name.
5. Rename the other file too.
6. Use the search panel to open the QuickBooks Database Server manager 
if installed separately or go to Network Issues in the QuickBooks Tool 
hub.
7. Choose your QB folder after clicking Browse in the Scan Folder tab.
8. Click on Start scan and wait.
9. Reopen QuickBooks and try to switch to multi-user mode again.
10.If the error stops you again, try the next method.
Solution 2- Repair the company file using the 
QuickBooks Tool hub
This issue can also occur due to issues in the company file. You can easily 
repair the file using the tools in the QB tool hub. Refer to the steps below-
1. Run QuickBooks Tool hub and click on Company file issues.
2. Select Quick fix my file and wait until the file is repaired.
3. Reopen QuickBooks and try to re-access the data file.
4. The issue will be resolved after using the methods mentioned above.
Conclusion
This brings us to the end of our blog that explains Error Code H202 
QuickBooks 2018 and the causes of it to occur in the software. We hope 
you used the methods mentioned in the blog and the error is eliminated 
from the software.
If the error is still not gone, rectify it with the help of a QB support 
team available at 1.855.738.2784.