If you are facing QuickBooks Error H505, this error indicates that you are facing some kind of interruption in the connection to the server. This error is usually related to the H series and is caused by network problems when you’re trying to open the company file on the server. You will get this message pop-up to access the file: The error code reads, This company file is on another computer, and QuickBooks needs some assistance connecting.
Reasons that cause QuickBooks Error code H505
There are many reasons that cause QuickBooks error code H505. Here we are discussing some of the most common reasons.
- Check if Windows Firewall or a third-party firewall blocks the connection between computers in the network.
- If you are using the oldest version of QuickBooks. So I installed the latest updates.
- Also, this error indicates when the server hosting the company file has an incorrect hosting setup of the QuickBooks application.
- Damaged or corrupted network data files (.ND) that QuickBooks uses to establish connections with other computers in the network also cause this error.
Solution 1: Update QuickBooks application
- First, you need to open the QuickBooks application and go to the Help menu and choose the option of About QuickBooks.
- Some list is shown under the list; click on Update QuickBooks.
- Click on the Update Now button.
- The latest update installation process is starting.
- After installation, restart your computer and try to open the company file again.
