QuickBooks is an accounting application that provides help to small, medium and large businessmen who are encountering any kind of problem regarding their finances. It is very advantageous to those who set it up properly in their device thus enjoying its features.

QuickBooks error 6189 occurs during opening or running a company file in QuickBooks, that is to say, it is a runtime error. It displays an error message regarding this and makes the file inaccessible. Any device that has no full access to the functionality of the other particular device deals with such a thing. It is a windows error that affects it badly. Therefore, there is a necessity to take a look at its causes and its effects.

Causes of QuickBooks Company File Error Code 6189:
When one is using QuickBooks in which multiuser option is not upgraded.
When a data file is stored on a Network Attached Storage drive.
If data is stored on a removable device.
In case one cannot run the QuickBooks database properly in the device.
If one is taking any help from and hence using a file sharing service like Dropbox, SugarSync, Box.net and the like, or any other online sync service for the company file.
Various online auto backup utilities provoke such an error.
If one is using any encrypted software in the active device.
If the necessary file is located in a read-only folder.
Any kind of data loss by the Database Manager.
You May Also Read: QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool

Effects of QuickBooks Error 6189:
The connection with the company file is lost.
One feels the inability to open or upgrade a company file in QuickBooks.
When one opens the company file in a new version of QuickBooks inaccurately.
If the device totally freezes that hangs suddenly for some time, becomes unresponsive.
The device is unable to follow any instruction thus cannot open any program file.
The device becomes as slow as possible only to give back the expected response a lot later than it should.
The active window stops on its own without displaying any message beforehand.

Given are a few useful points that a user can rely on for troubleshooting to fix errors-

Resolving Quickbooks error 6189:
One can employ QuickBooks online in order to access a company file from any other location.
In this case, one can also move the company file to the local drive, that is C drive to avoid problems.
Encrypted software must be immediately disabled.
One can also try to restart the device and the server.
One must make some changes in the device and make it multiuser.
One should install QuickBooks Database Manager in the device to avoid errors.
One should notify the device administrator to make user access the file is stored in the read-only folder.
Renaming the file extensions to.TLG and.ND can also help a user.
One should have a proper connection with the server.
QuickBooks must be updated to the latest released version.
Note: Even if after following the troubleshooting steps, if the problem continues to remain, you must contact QuickBooks Enterprise Technical Support.