Rectify QuickBooks Rebuild Error 213


QuickBooks is the most famous accounting software applied in the managing financial functions in small to medium-sized business environments. However, such software like all other sophisticated one's makes mistakes once in a while. QuickBooks Rebuild Error 213 occurs after some users are attempting to rebuild their company file. In doing this, frustration takes the highest form because these people can no longer work with the data.

 

In this blog, we shall take you through the causes of QuickBooks Rebuild Error 213 and how to solve it effectively.

What does QuickBooks Rebuild error 213 mean?

QuickBooks has a rebuild tool that is used to correct problems with the company file, including data corruption, which can sometimes occur in the application. The rebuild tool restores data integrity and corrects minor problems. However, during the rebuilding process, Error 213 may appear, which prevents QuickBooks from completing the rebuild.

Symptoms of QuickBooks Rebuild Error 213:

     QuickBooks freezes or crashes during the rebuild process.

     A pop-up window that displays "Error 213" or a message that the rebuild tool could not successfully complete the operation.

     Company files not opening correctly after running the rebuild tool.

 

How to Troubleshoot QuickBooks Rebuild Error 213

Follow these are some troubleshooting procedures to correct the QuickBooks Rebuild Error 213.

 

Step 1: Update QuickBooks

Be sure you have updated your version of QuickBooks. An older version can often create an error while rebuilding a file. You can update your version by following these instructions:

     Open QuickBooks

     Choose Help and then select Update QuickBooks.

     Click on Update Now, and then select Get Updates. Once the updates are downloaded, restart your computer and run the rebuild tool again.

Step 2: Verify and Rebuild the Company File

At times, you can solve the error simply by running the Verify and Rebuild utilities manually. Here's how to do it:

 

Verify the Data:

     Go to the File menu and click Utilities.

     Click Verify Data. QuickBooks will verify for any issues in your company file.

     If errors are detected, the program will request you to run the rebuild tool.

Rebuild the Data:

     Go back to File, click Utilities, and select Rebuild Data.

     Follow the on-screen directions to start the rebuild

     QuickBooks will attempt to repair any problems in the company file.

Step 3: Run QuickBooks File Doctor Tool

QuickBooks File Doctor is a free tool developed to detect and repair different issues with your QuickBooks installation and company files. It can often resolve rebuild errors due to corruption or data integrity issues.

 

To run QuickBooks File Doctor:

     Download and install the QuickBooks Tool Hub from Intuit's official website.

     Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub and select Company File Issues.

     Click on Run QuickBooks File Doctor.

     Select your company file from the drop down list and click continue. The utility will scan your file and try to repair errors.

Step 4: Check File Permissions

Another common cause of QuickBooks Rebuild Error 213 is improper file permissions. Ensure that the company file is accessible to QuickBooks:

 

     Open the folder where your company file is located.

     Right click on the file and select Properties.

     Under the Security tab, verify that your account has full access (read/write permission).

     If permissions need to be changed, click on Edit, change the permissions, and OK.

Step 5: Repair QuickBooks Installation

If the problem persists, it could be due to the corrupted installation of QuickBooks. Repairing the QuickBooks installation will solve the problem.

 

How to repair QuickBooks:

     Open the Control Panel and go to Programs and Features.

     Find QuickBooks in the installed programs list and click on it.

     Select Repair and follow through with the instructions.

     Upon completion of the repair, restart your computer and then try rebuilding the file.

Step 6. Creating a new company file

If the problem is not solved, then it may be due to the company file itself. In this case, the best solution could be the creation of a new company file and importing data.

 

Creating a new company file:

     Open QuickBooks and go to File Then New Company.

     Set up a new company profile and save it somewhere else.

     Import your current data from the old company file into a new one.

Conclusion

We hope that the assorted alternatives drafted to troubleshoot QuickBooks Rebuild Error 213 illustrated in this article helped you resolve the problem without any hassle. If any difficulty troubles you, we recommend that you immediately contact our QuickBooks enterprise technical support experts at 1-888-368-8874 to get your doubts and intricacies sorted out.

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