While using QuickBooks, we regularly encounter this error- “QuickBooks Condense Error Repair: QuickBooks encountered a system error when attempting to archive your data file. QuickBooks won't condense your data file.” This error takes place sometimes after we try to condense our data.
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Reasons that Cause Errors while Condensing Data in QuickBooks
- The company file is located on some other computer in the network.
- The company file is damaged or corrupt.
- QuickBooks company file contains a negative quantity and/or negative inventory.
- Insufficient system storage.
- Outdated QuickBooks Desktop app and Condense Data feature.
- Damaged QuickBooks log file.
Solution 1: Fix Negative Entries within the QuickBooks Company File
- Navigate to the QuickBooks installation folder and open the QBWIN.LOG file.
- Scroll right down to the very bottom within the file and look for Error and type of error in the text.
- The text in the file can indicate the transaction and entries that are having a negative worth or the other kind of error.
- Note down the invoice number and look for a similar in the company file.
- Make the desired changes to the value of the transaction or the entry and save the file.
Solution 2: Rename QBWIN.LOG File
- From the QuickBooks Folder in the C Drive right-click the QBWIN.LOG files and chooses rename.
- Type .OLD at the end of the file name and open QuickBooks.
- Try condensing the company file currently.
Solution 3: start Windows in Safe Mode
- Restart Windows and continuously press the F8 key before the boot screen appears.
- Now from the options, choose Safe Mode and press Enter.
- Open QuickBooks and run the Condense Data Utility.
Solution 4: Run QuickBooks File Doctor to Repair Company File Damage
- Follow our article on how to Fix Damaged QuickBooks Company File and Network using QuickBooks File Doctor for detailed instructions on repairing the company files.
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