Simple Steps to Fix QuickBooks Error code 40001
Solution 1: Use Windows Administrator Account to Fix QuickBooks Error 40001
You can run QuickBooks with full administrative rights using two ways. First, either Log in with the administrator account or right-click the QBD icon and select the Run as Administrator option. In both techniques, you will need the admin account login credentials. So if you don’t have them, ask your IT person to help you run QuickBooks as an administrator.
Solution 2: Fix Issues with the Company File that are Preventing you from Updating Account Info
To repair the corruption in the company data, you will need first to verify the corruption in it.
Run QuickBooks and go to the File tab, and you will see a drop-down list with multiple options.
Keep your mouse cursor on the Utilities option, and you will see another drop-down list with multiple options.
Select the Verify Data option, the Verify Data tool will start to scan the company data to see if there is corruption in it.
If the Verify Data tool detects damage in the company data, it will prompt you to rebuild it.
Click the Rebuild Now option and wait till the Rebuild Data Tool repairs the company file.
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