User actions needed to deal with QuickBooks Error 179

QuickBooks is a bookkeeping software known for its efficiency and the trustworthy services it provides. The software can oversee the financial management of small businesses and help with their business accounting. The account reports created by QuickBooks are very helpful for tracking the performance of businesses and making vital decisions beneficial for the user. Despite this, sometimes users face difficulties due to internal issues in the software. One such problem is QuickBooks Error 179, which arises while working on your bank data in the software. If you face a similar issue in your QuickBooks, continue with the blog to find out the reasons it occurs and the steps you need to take against it.

For any help regarding this issue, approach a team of QB experts available at 1-855-856-0042.

About the issue

We all know that QuickBooks uses the user’s bank accounts to carry out the transactions in the software. It also allows the user to access data in their bank accounts through the software. This error will occur while you work on your bank data or try to merge an accountant’s copy into your company file. The software will either crash or force you to rebuild your company file. You won’t be able to continue with the task until this error is resolved from QuickBooks.

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Reasons

The potential reasons for this error to occur in QuickBooks are listed underneath-

• Data discrepancy between the transaction log file and the company file.
• There is a negative value of some invoices in the transaction data.
• The company file has incurred damage due to data corruption in your hard drive.

Solutions

The methods you need to eliminate this error from QuickBooks are given below-

Solution 1- Enable TLS 1.2 settings

Transport layer security protocol saves your device from harmful threats that can enter your computer through the internet. The software uses your web browser to access your bank account. Misconfigured TLS settings will cause this internet connection to break, and QuickBooks will come up with an error message when you try to connect with your bank account. Refer to the steps given below-

1. Press Windows + Ron your keyboard to open the Run
2. Type cplin the command box and press Enter to open the Internet Properties.
3. Click on Settingsin the Advanced
4. Scroll down to find the TLS settings and ensure the checkbox for TLS 1.2is marked.
5. Click on Apply,and finally,

If the error is still present, try the following method.

Solution 2- Log out of your bank account and sign in again

You have to ensure your bank account credentials are not being used by more than one system at a similar time. Follow the steps given below-

1. Go to all the workstations and log out of your bank account using the web browser.
2. Go to the server computer, run QuickBooks as Admin, and sign in to your bank account.
3. Try downloading the financial data again.

The methods mentioned above will help you fix his error.

Conclusion

We are at the end of this blog that describes QuickBooks Error 179 and the problems it creates for users. The possible reasons for this error and the troubleshooting methods are also included. We hope the blog was beneficial and helped you fix this error in QuickBooks.

In case of remaining queries, reach out to a QB ProAdvisor support team available for your assistance at 1-855-856-0042.

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