QuickBooks has earned a huge name in the field of accounting software. It is a robust software that comes in a complete package stuffed with high-end security features that protect your company data from unauthorized access. Also, this accounting application is used all across the globe by accountants and businesses to manage sales, track records, creating invoices, bookkeeping, and so on. However, QuickBooks updates its software regularly, but errors in this application are uncertain and a bit complicated. One such error is QuickBooks Error Code OL 222 that usually strikes whenever the user tries to import a .qbo file from an approved financial institution.
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Why do you come across QuickBooks Error Code OL 222?
- It might take place when there are unsupported characters found in the .qbo file that don't match as per the standards of OFX for exchanging financial data with QuickBooks.
- You might encounter this error if the downloaded .qbo file is not formatted correctly.
Easy and straightforward solutions to remove QuickBooks Error Code OL 222
Below, we have mentioned easy and user-friendly solutions that will help you overcome this error in the shortest time possible.
Solution 1: Update QuickBooks Desktop application to the latest release
At times, you might end up with QuickBooks Error Code OL 222 due to accessing the outdated version of the QB application. To get rid of this issue, you must update the application to the most recently launched version. To do so, visit the official website of Intuit and look for any recent updates according to the QB version that you are currently using. If you get any updates, install all the available updates on your PC as soon as possible.
Solution 2: Correct Invalid Formatting
To correct invalid formatting in the .qbo file:
- Click the Finder icon and then look for the Application folder.
- Open the TextEditor application from the Applications Folder.
- Search for and remove all the invalid characters from the .qbo file.
If still, you can't import the .qbo file, get in touch with the financial institution for instant assistance. However, the financial institution must follow the set of guidelines issued by OFX. Therefore, if it doesn't obey the guidelines, the financial institution won't import the .qbo file.
Solution 3: Download a new FIDIR.txt file
- You must choose the QB version that you are presently using and select Downloaded Linked File As option and save it to your Desktop.
- Next, you need to move the old FIDIR.txt file to the Trash folder and empty it by following the steps:
FIDIR 1:
- Move to the Options tab > Go option >Library.
- After that, go to the download folder, search for the FIDIR.txt file and drop it to Trash.
- Now, you can empty the trash.
FIDIR 2:
- Click the Go option > Applications.
- Soon after this, press the Ctrl key and click QuickBooks20XX.
- Subsequently, click the Show Package Contents from the contextual menu and then select the Contents folder followed by the Resources folder.
- Further, search for the FIDIR.txt file, and drag it to the Trash.
- In the end, empty the Trash.
- Thereafter, you need to copy and paste the new file named "FIDIR.txt" stored on the Desktop into the Resources and Downloads folder.
- Lastly, try to import the.QBO file.
Winding Up!
Hopefully, we assure you that the above-listed solutions will help you rectify QuickBooks Error Code OL 222. However, if you are still struggling with the same error, don't worry and consult the experts by dialing the Toll-Free number (855)-856–0053.