The QuickBooks Error code 6189, 816 is a run-time error that occurs when attempting to launch QuickBooks Desktop or while opening a company file (.QBW) on a multi-user network.
Let’s now go through the various solutions to get this QuickBooks error 6189 sorted out in the easiest possible ways.
Solution 1: Resolve data file issues in QuickBooks
• In the very inception, launch QuickBooks Desktop and proceed to the 'Help' tab. Click the 'QuickBooks Tool Hub' option.
• Now, QuickBooks will direct you to the 'Tool Hub download page.'
• Afterward, 'Save' the 'Tool Hub' file in your system by clicking on the download link.
• Now, double-click the downloaded file.
• Accept the terms and conditions and culminate the installation.
• Double-click the shortcut icon on the desktop to launch QuickBooks Tool Hub.
• Now you need to go to the 'Company File Issues' tab and then select 'QuickBooks File Doctor’ option.
• After that proceed to repair the damage to the company file and the network, and then retry to access the company file to see if the error has been fixed.
Solution 2: Save Company files in the local storage
Connect the external storage device to the system if you have saved the company file there.
• Download a duplicate of the corporate file to your desktop.
• Press the QuickBooks software while continuing to depress the Control key.
• When the popup that reads "No Company Open" appears, select "Open/Restore Company."
• After that, choose "Browse" and select the company file saved to your desktop.
• This error may continue if the software is unable to access data and the online file storage service is down. To prevent this, download the file, save it to your PC's local storage, and then edit QuickBooks' file path.