Steps to Fix QuickBooks already has a Company File Open Error

Different forms of Company file-related issues keep disrupting the QuickBooks users every now and then. One such company file-related error comes up in the form of an error message QuickBooks already has a company file open. This error can be caused due to different reasons. This error doesn't necessarily represent any company file-related issues; but rather, there can be other issues erupting from this error as well. 

Through this article, you will get all your doubts related to this error fixed. So, stay glued to this article and make sure to follow the instructions carefully.

Conspicuous causes behind QuickBooks Already Has a Company File Open Issue

Given below are the major factors that lead to this error code in QuickBooks.

• The QuickBooks application can be running in two distinct instances on the same PC.
• QuickBooks files may have different names than those that were first put up in the QQube Configuration Tool when trying to update data.
• The different QuickBooks routes can be used to open a specific company file instead of the one that was initially set up in the QQube Configuration Tool, and it tries to update the data.
• Additionally, it occurs when a single user installation is in use.
• Before attempting to open several QuickBooks company files at once, make sure that no other company files are currently active.

Getting rid of QuickBooks Already has a company File open issue

The various methods for fixing this error are given in this section.

1st step: End all the QuickBooks Processes in the Task Manager

2nd step: Close all QuickBooks Processes simultaneously

3rd step: Rebooting the PC

4th step: Get the QuickBooks software updated