How To Easily Fix QuickBooks Unable To Backup Company File

QuickBooks saves all the company file data on the system’s local storage and allows users to create the company file’s backup. It also provides users to set up automatic backups to back up the company file at regular intervals automatically. The problem arises when QuickBooks is unable to back up the company file, and an error message appears on the screen saying, QuickBooks unable to back up the company file. In this blog, we will discuss how to easily fix QuickBooks unable to backup company file error.

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QuickBooks Unable To Backup Company File

Why QuickBooks unable to backup company file error occurs?

Take a look at the reasons causing QuickBooks backup file error:

• The backup location is no longer accessible.
• Due to damage in QuickBooks company file data.
• The company file name has more than 65 characters.
• The size of the company file is more than 3GB.
• The company file name contains some special characters.

Best Possible Solutions to fix QuickBooks Unable to Backup Company File

Solution 1. Renaming the company file

Rename the company file using the following steps:

• Right-click on the company file.
• Choose Rename option.
• Type the new company file name avoiding special characters.
• Press Enter to save.

Method 2. Repair the company file using QuickBooks File Doctor Tool

Before using the QuickBooks File Doctor Tool, make sure you have QuickBooks Tool Hub installed on your system.

• Open QuickBooks Tool Hub.
• Select Company File Issues.
• Under Fix My Company File, click Run QuickBooks File Doctor.
• Search for your company file from the drop-down list and click Browse.
• Select Check File Damage option.
• Click Continue and Next.
• QuickBooks File Doctor will fix the issues related to the company file damage.

If you are still getting an error while creating the backup, try the next method.

Method 3. Verify the location of the company backup file

• Open QuickBooks and locate the Preferences section.
• Move to the Backup Options section.
• In the Local Backup Only section, verify the backup directory you have selected in QuickBooks.
• Ensure QuickBooks has a correct path to create the backup file.
• Before taking the backup file, you can also change the backup path from Create Backup menu.

That’s all about the methods to fix QuickBooks Unable to Backup Company File error; we hope the article has helped you resolve the error. In case the error persists, dial on our customer helpline number (844)-932-1139 to successfully resolve the error.