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When trying to save as a PDF, My Quickbooks does not allow the function stating " QuickBooks Can't Complete The Current Action Due To Missing Component".
The suggested fix is to run the QB Repair tool which I have run multiple times to no success, I've made sure i'm completely updated as well but i'm still unable to save a PDF.
Which QB Desktop year version?
Are you running it on Win 11?
2023 and running Windows 11
Windows 11 and running Quickbooks Desktop 2023
Thanks for getting in touch with the Community, Marie68. I appreciate your detailed information.
If you're unable to save a PDF from QuickBooks, and are encountering a "Error: QuickBooks can't complete the current action due to a missing component: Missing pdf file component." message, it can be fixed with the QuickBooks Print & Repair Tool.
Here's how:
If you continue receiving the message and are unable to save PDFs, you'll want to try restarting your computer and resetting the temporary folder permissions.
Please don't hesitate to send a reply if there's any questions. Have an awesome Monday!
I have the same problem with Quickbooks Desktop and Windows 11.
Ran the QB Tool hub repair pdf tool.
Restarted
Checked the temp permissions.
Same problem continues.
I understand you've been facing challenges with the PDF saving function in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT), Dave. It sounds like you've already put in a lot of effort to resolve the issue. I'm here to share insights about this.
We can create a new template for your form. From there, we can modify the template of the transactions. Once done, you can proceed to create your PDF.
Here's how:
However, if the issue persists, I recommend reaching out to your IT professional or Microsoft for help.
I've added these articles for more troubleshooting steps when you can’t print, email, or save as a PDF from QuickBooks Desktop.
Let me know if you still need further assistance with exporting or saving it as a PDF from QBDT, Dave. I'll be around if you need help. Have a wonderful day!
I am having the same issue on Windows 11 as Dave. I have tried all of the steps in the documentation (Tool Hub, changing temp permissions, new templates, starting and stopping the print spool and making sure it is set to automatic) None of them work. Is QuickBooks desktop supportored on Windows 11? The one thing I did notice is I can't choose to print a notepad to " XPS Document Writer,", as this doesn't exist on Windows 11. I can print a notepad to "Microsoft Print to PDF" though. Is there a way to tell QuickBooks to use the Microsoft Print to PDF instead? I also noticed that the tool hub log is looking for files on a Windows 10 machine. Does the tool hub work on windows 11?
Thank you for sharing the steps you've already tried to resolve the error, LauraInWaterloo. Providing the details of what you've attempted so far helps us understand the issue and efficiently assist you further.
I'd like to start by asking which version of QuickBooks you are currently using. Several QuickBooks Desktop versions and the QuickBooks Tool Hub are compatible with Windows 11.
To provide more specifics, let me share these articles with you:
You can also follow these steps to make sure you can select XPS Document Writer when printing PDF documents:
Once done, test the XPS Document Writer and print it outside QuickBooks by following these steps:
Just in case you're unable to print to your XPS printer (or physical printer) from outside of the QuickBooks application, you'll need to contact your IT professional or Microsoft for help. This indicates a system-level printing issue.
To provide additional resources related to working with PDF documents within QuickBooks, allow me to share these articles as well:
Feel free to reply if you have any other follow-up questions related specifically to printing PDF documents within the QuickBooks. The Community is here to provide ongoing assistance and ensure you can fully utilize QuickBooks' PDF capabilities, LauraInWaterloo.
Thank you soooo much! That is so awesome! Doing these four steps solved my problem. I can now email invoices and save invoices as PDFs! (I was using Desktop Pro 2024 by the way).
Hi there, LauraInWaterloo.
Thanks for sharing your experience. We're happy to hear that our colleague resolved your issue with sending and saving invoices. Your experience is our topmost priority.
We'll continually strive to improve our product to make your experience with QuickBooks even better.
Feel free to post a new one if you still have other concerns. Have a great day!
That fixed my problem.
That's the fix!!! No more pulling hair!!!
XPS Document Writer, is likely turned off in Windows 11. Open the control panel. to find it, go to the search bar in the task bar at the bottom. When it opens, click on Programs. Then click on programs and features.
On the left side, you should see a link to Turn Windows features on or off. Click on that.
A window will open titled Windows features. Some of the boxes next to the feature will be white and some will be blue with checkmarks.
Scroll down to Microsoft XPS Document Writer and click the box to turn it on.
I believe that Win 11 uses "Microsoft Print to PDF" by default but Quickbooks uses the XPS Document Writer so that HAS to be turned on.
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