Hi stolidog00,
I'm here to guide you how to resolve the error 196.
This error code usually appears if the .qbo file provided by your Financial Institution contains invalid information or formatting. This typically means QuickBooks can't read the data from your WebConnect (.qbo) file. If you've already performed the steps laid out by GlinetteC, you can run another troubleshooting steps.
Before performing some steps, ensure to create a backup copy of your company file. Then, you can repair your QuickBooks Desktop file. Here's how:
- Restart your computer to close unnecessary programs interfering with QuickBooks.
- Create a backup for your company file.
- Select Start and then Control Panel.
- Click Programs and Features. If necessary, choose Uninstall a program.
- Select QuickBooks in the list of programs and choose Uninstall/Change.
- Select Continue, then Next.
- Hit Repair, then Next. Wait for the Repair to complete.
- Choose Finish. Restart your computer if prompted.
If you still encounter the error after performing the steps above, kindly refer to this article to solve QuickBooks Desktop online banking setup and connection error: Bank Feeds errors in QuickBooks Desktop.
I've also added this link as your guide in categorizing transactions: Add and match Bank Feed transactions in QuickBooks Desktop.
Please feel free to keep in touch with me on your progress with this matter. I want to make sure you're taken care of.
