How to Fix Error QBWC1039 in QuickBooks Desktop

The Web Connector tool helps in enhancing QuickBooks functionality. It enables seamless data exchange between QuickBooks and web-based applications. When QuickBooks users try to add the same configuration file twice within the application, the error code “QBWC1039” is usually displayed. Before we talk about how to fix the error QBWC1039 in QuickBooks Desktop, let’s understand what it means.

This error can pop up when users connect an app to QuickBooks Desktop using Web Connector. Different messages might show up when this error happens. Let’s look at these messages one by one:

QBWC1039: Error connecting to QuickBooks. Error message received from QuickBooks was

QBWC1039: If the QuickBooks company data file is not open

QBWC1039: If the QuickBooks company data file is not open, a call to the “BeginSession” method must include the name of the data file

QBWC1039: There was a problem adding the application. Check QBWCLog.txt for details

QBWC1039: This application does not have permission to access the QuickBooks company data file…

QBWC1039: This application has not accessed this QuickBooks company data file before

QBWC1039: Unable to add FileID to company file for this Application

QBWC1039: Unique OwnerID/FileID pair value required

What is QuickBooks Web Connector

The QuickBooks Web Connector (QBWC) is a Microsoft Windows tool that allows web services (web-based applications) and QB Desktop products to exchange data (including QuickBooks Financial Software and QuickBooks Point of Sale). Moreover, Web Connector makes it simple to create and manage apps. You can access all of your apps from one location.

Causes for Web Connector error Code QBWC1039

This QuickBooks Web Connecto error can happen because of a few different reasons.

• Sometimes, when you move or change the place of the QuickBooks company file, this error can pop up.
• If you try to connect a new app to QuickBooks many times, this error might bother you.
• Changing the name of the company file can also cause this error to show up.
• When the company file doesn’t work well with the app, this error can happen.
• If the person in charge of QuickBooks (the boss) doesn’t allow a certain app to work with QuickBooks, you might see this error.

Related Topic: Setup Web Connector in QuickBooks Desktop

Troubleshoot Error QBWC1039 in QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Desktop error QBWC1039 can be resolved by following these step-by-step troubleshooting guidelines:

Step 1: Renaming and Saving

• Open QuickBooks and press F2 or Ctrl + 1.
• Note down where the file is located.
• In Windows, click on File Explorer.
• Right-click the file and choose “Rename.”
• Change the name, press Enter, and confirm with Yes.
• Open QuickBooks, go to File, and open the renamed file.

Step 2: Unique OwnerID/FileID Pair

• Open QuickBooks and download the CP3 tool.
• Use CP3 to select the QWC file location.
• Remove the stamp, confirm, and continue.
• Follow the instructions, then close the tool.

Step 3: Fix Permission Issues

• Sign in as admin in QuickBooks.
• If needed, switch to single-user mode.
• Go to Edit, then Preferences.
• Choose Integrated Application, Company Preferences.
• Uncheck the “don’t allow any application” box.
• In SDK app authorization, pick Yes.
• Allow third-party app access.

Step 4: Run Web Connector When QuickBooks is Closed

• Sign in as admin in QuickBooks.
• If needed, switch to single-user mode.
• Go to Edit, then Preferences.
• Choose Integrated Application, Company Preferences.
• Select the third-party app and pick Properties.
• Allow the app to log in automatically.
• Confirm and choose the user.

Step 5: Update QuickBooks

• Go to the start menu.
• Right-click on the QuickBooks icon and select run as administrator.
• Go to the help menu and choose to update QuickBooks.
• Click on check for updates.
• In the get updates tab, select the option to reset updates.
• Then choose to update QuickBooks now. 
• When the download of the update file has finished, exit QuickBooks.

Conclusion

In conclusion, we hope the information we shared here helped you. The solutions we discussed are quite easy, even if you don’t know much about computers or QuickBooks. But if, for some reason, the error QBWC1039 doesn’t go away after you try these solutions, don’t worry. You can contact the QuickBooks Desktop support team. This ensures quick resolution and expert advice.

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