How to Fix Data Damage on Your QuickBooks Desktop Company File?

Likewise, every other software, QuickBooks too, despite of being one of the best accounting software, projects different errors at times. But, users needn’t worry about the occurrence of these errors. There are simple and quick solutions to all these errors.

One such error that arises is damaged transactions in QuickBooks Desktop. Fixing this issue of damaged transactions isn’t that tough or technical. The users just need to follow certain steps and rectify the error.

Why does Damaged Transactions in QuickBooks Desktop occur?

Various factors lead to damaged transactions in QuickBooks desktop. These can cause interruptions for the user. Some of the reasons are as follows:

• The transactions can be accidently affected by the power surges which occur suddenly. This is because such power surges force the hard drives to overwrite data.
• When the user abruptly exits the QuickBooks desktop software without exiting the company file.
• Too large company files.
• Virus or Malware attacks on the system.
• When the user uses QuickBooks at the time the system is running low.

What are the Ways to Resolve Damaged Transactions in QuickBooks Desktop?

Checkout the DIY methods in order to rectify damaged transactions in QuickBooks desktop:

Step 1: Firstly, the User can try launching the Rebuild and Verify Data Utility

• First of all, the user must run the Rebuild and Verify data utilities.
• The second step is to use the Rebuild Data tool. This tool helps in repairing the company file.
• Go to File Utilities.
• Next, choose Rebuild data.

• In the information window, click OK.
• Follow the guidelines, which appear on the screen and Save the backup.
• Now allow the tool to Repair the file.
• Then, click OK.
• Go to File Utilities.
• Choose Verify data.

• Lastly, allow the tool to check the file for the Data issues.

(Note: This process can also be done manually.) The steps to manually run the Rebuild and Verify data utility are as follows: 

• First of all, go to File Utilities.
• Select Verify data.

Step 2: Identify the damaged transactions based on the QBW.in log

Step 3: Lastly, apply appropriate fix on the transactions

Damaged link or Date

1. First, open the Damaged transactions.
2. Change the dates to 20 years after.
3. Choose Save and Close.
4. Next, try re-opening the damaged transaction.
5. Now, change the date back to the original date.
6. At last, click on Save and Close options.

Transaction out of balance

1. Firstly, open Damaged transactions.
2. Add any item.
3. Then, click on Save and Close.
4. Reopen the damaged transaction.
5. Remove the item which you added in the 2nd step.
6. Lastly, end the process. Click Save and Close.

Item history damaged

1. First, move to the damaged item history.
2. Find the damaged transaction.
3. Next, visit the First blank item line.
4. In the description column, type Three periods.
5. Save the changes.
6. End this by clicking on Save and Close option.

Conclusion

The aforementioned procedures to resolve damaged transactions in QuickBooks desktop can troubleshoot the error within a short time frame. If you have any queries related to QuickBooks or any other issues, feel free to contact us. Our QuickBooks desktop error support team of expert professionals and advisors are there to provide apt solutions to your problems. Reach out to us at 1-800-761-1787.