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What is QuickBooks Error 80040408 and How to Resolve it? | Forum

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Henry Smith
Henry Smith Sep 26 '21

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Jimmy wick
Jimmy wick Nov 29 '21
QuickBooks error 80040408 is one of the most daunting error codes that occur due to improper configuration setup of QuickBooks in the multi-user environment. When the error arrives, it gives an error message, “BeginSessionError Code: 80040408 could not start QuickBooks.” There are numerable possible reasons that can trigger the 80040408 while using QuickBooks Enterprise in a multi-user mode, and therefore, its resolution becomes a hard nut to crack. 


Causes behind QuickBooks Error Code 80040408:

Error: 80040408 can be resulted due to multi-faceted technical factors, you can find in the below-given list:
- When Quick Start option is enabled in QuickBooks software- QuickBooks is already being used in the single-user mode causing QB Desktop error 80040408- When the QuickBooks file is renamed and becomes accessible to a separate file- When the QuickBooks file is moved from its original location, and the path of the file has now changed from- What you set up in QQube Configuration device- QuickBooks is open to a specific company file before trying to load multiple company files- QuickBooks is unable to run in the multi-user environment as the dedicated network user has logged out- QuickBooks is currently used by the same QuickBooks QQube user configured to connect to the QuickBooks- Multiple instances of QQube Synchronizer running on the server or workstation


How to Resolve QuickBooks Error Message 80040408?

After knowing the possible causes of the error, let’s proceed with some general troubleshooting solutions to resolve Intuit QB Error Code 80040408:


Solution 1: Turn Off Quick Start Option

To disable the Quick Start feature in QuickBooks, you need to navigate through the General tab and click My Preferences. Now locate Quick Startups and un-check the box against the same. If the same error remains unfixed, try the next troubleshooting solution.


Solution 2: Log out All Other Users from QuickBooks

QuickBooks error 80040408 can be triggered when another user in the program is performing an administrative task on a remote system. In this case, logging out all the users from the QuickBooks program can resolve the problem.


Solution 3: Modify Settings on QQube Configuration Tool on Window

To get the job done, follow the below-given steps:- Go to the QQube Configuration Tool window- Click on Database from under Advanced Options and then hit Show More button- Now checkmark the boxes against Synchronizer and Database Manager options



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The Forum post is edited by Jimmy wick Nov 29 '21