"QuickBooks Error 6189, 816 is not able to open this provider file. It could have now been opened by another user. You really need to ask that user to switch to multi-user in order to both utilize the company file at exactly the same time. The file may be based in a read-only network folder. If it's, ask your system administrator to really make the file is available.
The Support site contains information about this kind of error and just how to solve the matter. Go right to the Support site to see an article concerning the error. In the event that article doesn't assist you to resolve the situation, contact Support for assistance.
Error codes: (-6189, -816)"
This error can usually be corrected by renaming the business file's .TLG file:
1. be sure that no one has QuickBooks open in the server (check Task Manager)
2. In File Explorer, make certain you have the ability to see file extensions (click "View" at the top, look at the "File name extensions" box).
3. Navigate to your organization file. It's going to usually be in just one of these directories:
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks\Company Files
C:\Clients
C:\Data
If you cannot find your business file location, just open the root of the C drive and seek out *.qbw
4. In your business file folder you will notice a .qbw file (that is your actual company file) and a .tlg file. Highlight the .tlg file and rename it to .tlg.old.
5. Launch QuickBooks and try opening the business file again.
