About QuickBooks Error H202

Generally, the QuickBooks Error H202 appears on the screen when the users are trying to access the QuickBooks application or company files in multi-user mode. The H series errors are normally related to the issues that occur while opening a company’s files in QuickBooks. This error arises when you try to open a company file that is located on another computer. A related error of this error is the QuickBooks Error H101 that also comes under the H series errors. However, there are several causes of this error to happen in the application.

Reasons For The QuickBooks Error H202
The following are the reasons for the QuickBooks error H202:

There might be a possibility that the hosting settings are not configured correctly.
Improper configuration of the DNS settings might also cause this error.
A firewall or any other security software might be blocking the QuickBooks servers to open the company files. Check the firewall settings.
The .ND file is either damaged or corrupted due to malware or viruses.
QuickBooks Error H505 can lead to this error.
The older version of the QuickBooks application can also result in this error. Update it to the recent version.

Several Indications of the QuickBooks Error H202
The following are the several indications that help in identifying the QuickBooks Error H202:

Your computer screen will pop-up an error message notification that contains the error code like this: “QuickBooks Error H202 occurred: An unexpected error occurred while opening the company files. We’re sorry for the inconvenience.”
The window programs that are currently running actively will automatically crash down.
QuickBooks users will not be able to access the company files located on another device.
The QuickBooks application will start running very slowly.
In some cases, QuickBooks software will freeze a couple of times.

Solutions to Solve the QuickBooks Error H202
Below are the solutions that will help in fixing the QuickBooks Error H202:

Solution 1: Run the QuickBooks File Doctor tool
QuickBooks File Doctor is a repair tool that is designed to fix company files related issues such as QuickBooks Error 6000. Follow the steps to install this tool:

Go to Intuit’s official site.
Search for the file doctor tool in the search box.
After that, download the tool on your desktop.
Now, click on the downloaded file and install the tool by following the instructions that appear on the screen.
Open the tool and click on the ‘Run’ option.
The tool will fix the problem causing the issue.
Restart your computer.

Solution 2: Check firewall settings

Go to the ‘Settings’ icon.
Then, move to the ‘Security’ tab.
After that, choose the ‘Firewall’ settings.
Disable the restriction by sliding the slider to the ‘Off’ button.
Restart and check if the issue resolved or not.

In Conclusion:
This article has provided the solutions that can solve the QuickBooks Error H202. If you face any other error regarding QuickBooks, contact the QuickBooks Error Support experts who will help you in fixing the error on this number: +1- 877- 349- 3776.