A Complete Guide to Fix QuickBooks Error Code 6154

QuickBooks error code 6154 prevents you from opening the company file and running the other related operations. This error occurs with an error message on your screen that reads, “Error 6154 occurred when QuickBooks company file not open or QuickBooks unable to open specified folder or file.”

Mainly, error code 6154 occurs due to damaged company files or issues with the QuickBooks program. If you are also experiencing the same error and wondering how to fix it, you should follow this guide to get your answers. Below, we have mentioned a list of possible causes and suitable solutions to fix it. 

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Possible Reasons Behind Error Code 6154 in QuickBooks 

Here’s a list of possible reasons that prevent you from opening the company file in QuickBooks and trigger error code 6154. 

• Your QB application might be going through some issues, which is why you can’t open the company file. 
• Damages to your company file can be the reason behind error 6154 in QB. 
• You might be using an outdated version of QB. 

Applicable Solutions to Fix Company File Error 6154 in QB Desktop 

Let’s explore the best solutions you should follow to troubleshoot error code 6154 and open the company file without interruptions. Make sure to follow each of these solutions stepwise, as mentioned below. 

Solution 1: Make Use of QB File Doctor 

The File Doctor utility helps find and fix common company file and network connection issues in QB Desktop. Follow the below steps to run the File Doctor to fix error code 6154. 

Step 1: Download and Run the QuickBooks Tool Hub 

• Close QuickBooks Desktop and go to the official Intuit site. 
• Look for the option to download the tool hub and get its latest version (1.6.0.3).
• Now, save the downloaded file in an accessible location in File Explorer. 
• Find the file (QuickBooksToolHub.exe) you have recently downloaded and double-click on it to open. 

Step 2: Run the File Doctor from QB Tool Hub

• From the Tool Hub’s menu, select ‘Company File Issues.’ 
• Select ‘Run QuickBooks File Doctor’ from the dropdown. Wait until it opens.
• Select your company file from the dropdown menu and ‘Check your file.’
• Once done, click ‘Continue.’ 
• Now, enter the admin password to give access and click ‘Next.’

Solution 2: Verify and Rebuild Your Company File Data 

The Verify Data utility helps to find any data damages in your company file, and the Rebuild tool helps to fix them. 

Step 1: Run the Verify Data Utility

• Go to the menubar in QuickBooks and select ‘File.’
• Select ‘Utilities’ from the dropdown and then ‘Verify Data.’
• You need to run the verify data utility if you see:

• An error message 
• Your data has lost integrity 

Step 2: Rebuild the Data Damages in Your Company File 

• Follow the above steps to go to the ‘Utilities’ option. 
• Select ‘Rebuild Data’ from the options. 
• Before rebuilding your company file data, it will ask you to create a company file backup. Click ‘OK’ to do so. 
• While saving this backup file, ensure you are not replacing the existing company file. So, click ‘File Name’ to give it a new name and ‘Save’ it. 
• Once the rebuilding is complete, try again to open your company file in QuickBooks to make sure error 6154 is fixed. 

Hopefully, the troubleshooting solution mentioned above in this guide helped you fix QuickBooks error code 6154 and open the company file successfully. However, if this error persists, you should contact QB experts on  +1(855)-738-0359 for further help.