Fix: QuickBooks Error Code -6131
This particular error sometimes takes place when users are updating their company files to a newly released version of QuickBooks Desktop, when opening a business file found on someone else’s computer, or when restoring a backup. The -Quickbooks Error Code 6131 appears along the following message:
Link with the QuickBooks company file happens to be lost.
This error may occur because of quite a few reasons such as for example a new update being incompatible, a broken company file, misconfigured firewall permissions, etc. There are many ways in which you can approach the clear answer so we recommend you stick to the instructions below one after another unless you solve your problem.
Solution 1: Use the QuickBooks File Doctor
This tool happens to be only available in UK, USA, and Canada and its own purpose is principally to correct broken company files which may have gone corrupt because of many different different reasons. This solutions is recommended if you should be updating your company file to a different form of QuickBooks.
Download the QuickBooks File Doctor to your computer by simply clicking this link.
After the download is completed, double-click on qbfd.exe and follow the on-screen instructions to install the QuickBooks File Doctor.
The QuickBooks File Doctor will open automatically after installing. If you do not view it opening, search for a green wrench icon in your Windows taskbar.
Use the drop down list to find your organization file (this might be based off your last 10 opened companies). Should you not see your company file regarding the list, go through the Browse button and manually locate it to continue.
Choose the following option “Both file damage and network connectivity” (If you suspect your business file is damaged, or you see a 6xxx error (such as -6150, -6000 -82, -6000 -305, -6000 -301, -6147, -6130, or -6131) when you make an effort to open your organization file (data file problems).
When prompted, go into the Admin password for your company file then click Next.
You may then be prompted to decide on between Host/Server or Workstation. It is important to make certain you select the right option!
If you should be running the tool on a workstation (meaning your QuickBooks file is physically not stored/hosted on this machine), then pick Workstation.
If you're running File Doctor on a Server computer (meaning the QuickBooks file is physical stored about this machine), then pick Server. It's also advisable to pick Server if you should be the only real user and use QuickBooks on just one computer.
Choose one of several following options, if prompted to talk about your business file:
Yes: if you should be running File Doctor on the pc hosting the organization file (only choose this if you're running File Doctor on your server computer or host computer).
No: if you're running File Doctor on a computer that's not hosting the business file (aka your Workstation).
Wait until the File Doctor finishes diagnosing.
Note: If you are running the data damage + networking option, you need to hold back until the tool finishes. Depending on whether your file is local or on a network, and file size, it may take a little while in order to complete diagnosing and repairing your computer data file. The network only mode shouldn’t take any more than just a few minutes.
After QuickBooks File Doctor completes repair and diagnosis:
After the tool finishes diagnosis, close File Doctor.
Whatever the results screen, try opening your QuickBooks file again to see if the issue is resolved.
