While using QuickBooks accounting functions, you may encounter several issues that impede your operation. For example, customers often encounter QuickBooks Error Code C 47 while interacting with the QBDT (QuickBooks Desktop) software.
How QuickBooks Error Code C47 Occurs
The following are excerpts from some of the QuickBooks Error Code C 47 incidents as reported by users on QuickBooks forums:
1st Occurrence –
- When I attempt to send a “Payment Receipt,” I immediately get the following problem message:
- “There has been a mistake in QuickBooks.” Kindly restart QuickBooks and retry.
- If this problem persists, please note the C=value and contact technical assistance.
Occurrence 2 –
- When I attempt to send payments to consumers, I obtain error number C 47. The message reads as follows:
- “An error occurred in Quickbooks; please restart the computer,” however the error persists even after restarting.
Occurrence 3 –
In my QuickBooks Payroll 2018 version, I am receiving an error. While using QuickBooks, I receive the QuickBooks Error Code C 47.
What is Error Code C 47 in QuickBooks?
The QuickBooks Desktop application encounters Error Code C 47 when it cannot locate a transaction when running a report or accessing a QuickBooks business (.qbw) file.
Other possible causes of error code C 47 include the following:
- Attempting to update the transaction in the corporate file.
- Making changes to a transaction.
- Delete a transaction from a report or similar functionality.
What causes QuickBooks Error Code C 47 and how can it be resolved?
The following are some possible causes of error code C 47, as well as their resolutions:
NOTE: Closing and restarting QuickBooks may sometimes fix QuickBooks error number C=47. If this does not resolve the problem, go to the next section of the post.
Cause 1 – An issue with Internet Explorer’s secure site settings.
Depending on your Internet Explorer (IE) settings, you may be unable to update payroll or execute payroll-related actions.
- Solution – Adjust Internet Explorer’s settings to make them compatible with the QuickBooks programme.
2nd Cause – Malware or Virus Infection
Solution – If the problem message “error when loading 3LXCRtime.dll” appears on your computer screen, run a malware check on your computer.
Conducting an anti-virus check can assist you in removing any garbage from your system and may assist you in resolving QuickBooks error code C 47.
Cause 3 – The data in the QuickBooks Company File has been corrupted
- Damaged (or corrupted) data may prohibit you from taking the essential activities in the QuickBooks Company File for the transaction.
TIP: Prior to doing QuickBooks Company File troubleshooting,
If there is damage to your QuickBooks business file, you must first confirm that the QuickBooks Desktop application itself is functioning properly. To do this, attempt to suppress your existing QuickBooks Desktop installation. This will assist you in determining if the problem is caused by QuickBooks or the business file.
To terminate the software, follow these steps:
Step 1: Right-click the QuickBooks Desktop application icon.
Step 2: While holding down the ‘Ctrl’ key, wait for the ‘No Company Open‘ window to appear.
Step 3: Select your business file in the ‘No Company Open’ dialogue.
Step 4: Press and hold the Alt key on your keyboard.
Step 5: Select Open
Step 6: When requested to log in, release the Alt key and then enter your login and password.
Step 7: Press and hold the Alt key once again, followed by OK. Release the key only once your business file has been fully opened.
Solution – Verify and Rebuild the Company File’s Data
If you think that there is a problem with data in your business file, take the following steps:
1. Run the ‘Rebuild Data’ utility
Select File, Utilities, and then Rebuild Data from the menu bar.
Solution – Verify and Rebuild the Company File’s Data
If you think that there is a problem with data in your business file, take the following steps:
Click OK when requested to back up your business file.
Note: While doing a backup, your system may show the warning ‘QuickBooks is not responding.’ If, however, you can see the movement of your mouse pointer, Rebuild has not finished. Wait for it to finish.
When the notice ‘Rebuild has finished’ appears, click OK.
Step 2. Execute the ‘Verify’ Utility
After you’ve used the ‘Rebuild Data’ tool to fix the damaged data, run the ‘Verify’ utility:
- Select Utilities from the File menu, and then click Verify Data.
- If QuickBooks detects no errors in your data, click OK. You may now utilise your corporate file as usual.
- If ‘Verify’ identifies data corruption, you will be invited to choose ‘Rebuild Now’ or ‘View Errors’.
Alternative solution: data reconstruction software for your organisation file
If the ‘Rebuild Data’ function is unable to repair data corruption in your Company File, you may be able to rectify the problem by utilising Stellar Repair for QuickBooks® Software.
The QuickBooks repair programme was created with the express purpose of repairing badly corrupted or damaged QuickBooks data files. Additionally, it aids in the recovery of all QuickBooks® QBW File components.
Additionally, the app enables you to see the recoverable data before restoring it.
Cause 4 – The QuickBooks Desktop Application is not currently updated
- Occasionally, a company file opened in a previous version of QuickBooks cannot be read by the later version.
- Solution – Update the QuickBooks application and rename the listings
- Ascertain that your QuickBooks software is up to date. After you’ve finished editing QuickBooks, it’s a good idea to resort to the lists.
- Re-ordering QuickBooks Lists might assist in resolving various difficulties that may arise with a QuickBooks file.
To update the QuickBooks app and reorder the lists, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Locate and select the Lists option.
- Step 2: Navigate to the Chart of Accounts.
- Step 3: Select Re-sort List from the View menu.
- Step 4: Select Item lists that are available on your QBDT screen.
- Step 5: Make any necessary modifications and double-check the Item list.
- Step 6: Repeat the process for the client list.
- Step 7: Proceed to the Customer Service Center.
- Step 8: Select the Customers and Jobs option from the menu bar.
- Step 9: Next, pick Re-sort List from the View menu.
- Step 10: When you’re finished reorganising, shut QuickBooks.
- Step 11: Restart your computer and reopen QuickBooks.
Check to see whether QuickBooks issue number C 47 has been fixed.
Conclusion
Occasionally, while amending a transaction or recording changes to a transaction in QuickBooks Error Code C 47 may occur. Open and reopen QuickBooks to attempt to resolve the problem. If this solution does not work, it is critical to understand what went wrong.