Resolve QuickBooks Error C=272

QuickBooks Error C=272 happens while you are running the ‘QuickBooks Verify Data Utility or QuickBooks Rebuild Data Utility’ tool in your system. The error C=272 causes delay and disrupts workflow and requires immediate remediation. It is essential to understand the causes before moving on to the solution.

In this blog, we will first look at the causes and then will list the solution to rectify the issue.

Causes of QuickBooks Error C=272

• Data Damage can lead to this error
• An attempt to navigate a report/ report like data.
• Happens when 1099 and W2 forms are printed.
• Running a memorized report in your QuickBooks that was made in an earlier version and could not be converted properly.

You can try correcting it by restarting QuickBooks software and even after this if the error is not fixed then it is possibly a case of ‘damaged data.’

Steps to Fix QuickBooks Error Code C=272

We need to rule out any instance/ possibility of data damage and try opening the QuickBooks sample company file. If you see the error is still there, then disable ‘Windows 10 Compatibility Mode.’

Step 1- First Open the QuickBooks sample Company file

• While opening QuickBooks, Press & hold the ‘Ctrl ’
• When you have the ‘No company open’ window in front of you, Release ‘Ctrl ’
• If, however, the error happens before the ‘No Company Open Windows’ comes on screen, then you can proceed to the next step.
• Click ‘Open sample file’ option and select a sample file from the list
• Try opening the sample file.

Note:

1. If you see the sample company file opening without displaying any error, then go to ‘Verifying and rebuilding QuickBooks company data’ or ‘restore a company file from backup.’
2. If there still error while opening the sample company file then try out the next step

Step 2- Disable Windows 10 Compatibility mode with QB Desktop shortcut icon.

• First, right-click on the QuickBooks shortcut icon
• Choose Properties
• Now click the ‘Compatibility tab.’
• Unmark the checkbox saying ‘Run the program in compatibility ’
• Click OK
• Now click ‘Cancel’ and go to the next step.

Also Read: System Requirements for QuickBooks Desktop editions (windows)

Step 3- Disable Windows Compatibility mode setting for ‘QBW32.EXE’ file.

• First Right Click on the QuickBooks icon on the Windows desktop
• Next Click ‘Properties’
• Now, Open QuickBooks Installation folder and Press on the ‘Shortcut ’
• Click ‘Find Target’
• Right-click on ‘QBW32.EXE’ and then press on the ‘Properties’ option
• Now press on ‘Compatibility ’
• Unmark the checkbox ‘Run program in compatibility ’
• Press OK
• Click on the ‘Cancel’ option if the checkbox is not marked.
• Shut the ‘Windows Explorer Window’ & ‘QB desktop shortcut properties ’

Step 4- Now Open QuickBooks and your company file.

The above solution will comfortably resolve QuickBooks Error C=272. In a rare scenario if the solution did not work for you, then it is advisable that some technical expert should analyze the problem and troubleshoot it. You can call at QuickBooks Error Support phone number 1.888.502.0363 to correct the issue within minutes.