QuickBooks is Unable to Complete this Operation and Needs to Restart

Sometimes when the user performs any sort of file operation with QuickBooks like saving changes to list elements, saving transactions, creating period copy, creating assemblies, or any other file operation in QuickBooks Desktop the error appears: QuickBooks is unable to complete this operation and needs to restart.

The software will restart automatically. If you want to know which types of errors damage your company file read the official QuickBooks Error Support archive.

The Qbwin.log file shows the following errors:

LVL_ERROR--Item History state bug. Failed to detect item assembly transaction that must be made pending.
LVL_ERROR--Item History database error (8). Error Message: Update process unexpectedly encountered build assembly target that must be made pending

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How to Fix QuickBooks Unable to Complete this Operation and Needs to Restart?

This section explains how to fix the “QuickBooks is unable to complete this operation restart” error. Follow the steps below to restore your operations smoothly:

Solution 1: Update QuickBooks Application

Install the current updates for QuickBooks Desktop. This ensures your system has the latest components, security measures, and new features from developers.

Solution 2: Quick Fix the Program

Run Quick Fix My Program to resolve restart issues in QuickBooks. This tool fixes many errors, hence ensure it is installed on your system with the steps below:

• Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
• Go to the option, “Company File Issues”.
• Press the “Run Quick Fix My Program” button.
• Restart the QuickBooks Desktop application and check if the issue is resolved or not.

Solution 3. Verify and Rebuild Company Data

The Verify and Rebuild Data utility resolves company file issues like corruption or data damage. Leverage this tool to classify and resolve data issues in the company file.

Follow the steps below to proceed:

Step 1. Verify the Company File

Follow the steps below to use Verify Data Utility and confirm the company data:

• Go to the Window tab in QuickBooks Desktop.
• Select the option, “Close All”.
• Select the “Verify Data” tab and the following options appear:
  • The Verify data utility identified zero problems with your data
  • This notification implies the company data is secured. No additional actions are required to fix the company file.
  • An error message
    • The Verify Data utility may identify an error. Look for the particular error on your website for complete guidelines to resolve it.
  • Company File data integrity is lost.
    • This message implies that the company file is damaged. Run the Rebuild Data utility to resolve the issues.

Let’s move on to the next step to learn about Rebuild Data Utility.

Step 2. Rebuild the Company File

Run the Rebuild Data Utility in QuickBooks Desktop to isolate data corruption. Follow the steps below to quickly fix the issue:

• Hit the File menu and choose the “Utilities” option.
• Now select the “Rebuild Data” option.
• QuickBooks will notify you to create a company file backup before rebuilding. Hit the “OK” option to start the backup procedure.
• Select a location to save the backup. To avoid overwriting, add a New File Name field. Hit the “Save” button to continue.
• Hit the “OK” button when the message appears “Rebuild has completed.”
• Go to the File menu, select the “Utilities” option, and then choose the “Verify Data” option to locate any remaining damage.
• The Verify utility locates more damage. Fix it manually.
• When the error cannot be located, restore a recent backup. Go to the File menu and choose the “Open or Restore Company” option.

Note: Do not change your existing company file. Re-enter information into your company file once the backup is restored.

Step 3: Fix the Company File Manually by resolving the Errors in it

Repair data damage by manually resolving errors in the company file, in addition to using the Verify and Rebuild Data tool.

Follow the steps below to run a quick repair on the company data:

• Go to the File menu at the top menu bar. Go to the “Utilities” section and choose the “Verify Data” option.
• The Verify Data tool will look for data corruption in the company file.
• Choose the option, “Expand All” to check out the errors.
• Seek assistance from SMBAccountants QuickBooks expert team for complete guidelines on resolving the issue.

Solution 4: Identify Item Names in the Account

The "QuickBooks is unable to complete this operation and needs to restart" issue arises while working with items. This happens if there is an issue with the item names in the account.

To check the items, follow the steps below:

• Open your QuickBooks Desktop and hit the “lists’ menu.
• Hit the “Item List” button.
• Locate the item desired and check the name.
• In case it is wrong, then hit right-click and edit the name.
• Click the “OK” button.

Solution 5: Rename the QBWUSER.ini File

QuickBooks stops working if the QBWUSER.ini file becomes corrupted or damaged. This file includes product registration information.

To resolve the issue, rename the QBWUSER.ini file by following these steps:

• Go to the folder where the QBWUSER file is located.
• Hit right-click on the file and enter Rename.
• Edit the name and then open QuickBooks Desktop again.

What causes the “QuickBooks is unable to complete this operation” error?

This error arises while performing tasks in the company file like creating accounts or entering employee information. Possible reasons for this error include:

• Crucial important files are corrupted or missing.
• Old QuickBooks version.
• Long Company File name.
• The hard drive is corrupted.
• The company file is corrupted.
• Low system resources.

Final Words

We hope that after reading this article, all your doubts concerning the “QuickBooks unable to complete this operation needs restart” error are resolved. We have shared all the causes and different troubleshooting steps related to this error.

However, if you still experience problems or have issues implementing any of the troubleshooting steps, you can reach out to our team of experts. Feel free to share your QuickBooks issue with our experts.

Call us at +1800-961-4963.

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Need Professional Help?

If you get stuck anywhere in the process, feel free to get in touch with the SMB QuickBooks Technical Support Team, Which is available 24/7 on smbaccountants.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q 1: When QuickBooks stopped or was unable to complete the operation and needed to restart?

Ans: This kind of issue happens when users try to perform company file operations and try to use definite fields such as item, name, or account. It can also happen while adding customers to QuickBooks software.

Q 2: How can we troubleshoot if QuickBooks is unable to complete this operation and needs to restart?

Ans: If you’re experiencing this issue while trying to run the file operations then you may need to verify the data.

To do so follow these steps:

• Go to the file menu and select Utilities.
• Next, click on the Verify Data option.
•  Look for the actual reason for this issue.
•  In case, the opened file gets damaged.
•  Then you may need to try troubleshooting the data damage.
•  Now, run the Rebuild Tool.
•  If you still experiencing the same issue or it is not resolved by rebuilding tools.
• Check the qbwin.log file of each list carefully if it consists of any problems.

Q 3: How do I rebuild the QuickBooks data file?

Ans: The process to rebuild the data file is quite simple and the steps involved:

• Initially, start QuickBooks and go to the File option.
• Next, select the Utilities and then click on the Rebuild Data option.
• Now, if you received a warning message to take a backup of the file.
•  Then hit the OK button.
•  Once the Rebuild process is completed again a message is displayed on the screen.
•  Again hit the OK button.
•  At last, run the Verify Data to check the remaining data damage. 

Q 4: Why can't I restore my QuickBooks backup?

Ans: There are several possible reasons for the failure of the backup restoration operation. These include restoring the backup over an existing company file, having special characters in the company file name, or restoring a backup saved on a USB flash drive to a network drive instead of a local computer.

Q 5: Why is QuickBooks not working on Google Chrome?

Ans: Antivirus and firewall programs occasionally prevent your computer from accessing the QuickBooks server, resulting in errors when loading QuickBooks Online on Chrome. To resolve this issue, you can follow the troubleshooting step outlined in our article on Error 6094, which guides you on excluding QuickBooks from the firewall settings.

Q 6: How do I reset my QuickBooks license file?

Ans: Click Help, Manage my license, then Change my license number. Enter all zeros and select Next. Don't enter a validation code. Select Finish.

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