Quickbooks keeps wanting me to rebuild my data.

I appreciate your effort in attempting to resolve the issue and sharing those details, ivebeenthere

Allow me to help and share some insights about fixing data file issues in QuickBooks Desktop.

Have you tried verifying the data? If you're comfortable manually fixing errors, the Verify Results window will show you which ones you can fix. But before you do, make sure to backup your company file.

To verify:

1. Go to the File menu. Then hover over Utilities and choose Verify Data.
2. Let the tool check your file for data issues.
3. From the Verify Results screen, select Expand All to see the errors.
4. If you need the specific steps to fix the error, click on See Online Articles.

After that, run the Rebuild tool again, this will help fix those errors that don't have an article. If you still have data issues, you can also utilize the QuickBooks File Doctor to fix your company file.

Furthermore, while QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2019 is still functional, it's important to note that this version is no longer supported or receiving updates. That means there's no guarantee that rebuilding the data and running QuickBooks File Doctor will effectively resolve the problem you're experiencing.

Feel free to let me know if you still have other concerns about QuickBooks Desktop. I'll be here to help. Have a great day!

@ivebeenthere 

Does the message always ask you to rebuild your file or contact Support at a specific phone number?

No it doesn't direct me to call anyone. it just keeps finding a problem in the data file and tells me it wants to rebuild while it finds and fixes the problem. When it's finished, the report says it didn't find any problem.

Then I can go ahead and close.

The problem comes up after opening and after working, I go to close again, then it pops up again. Always with the same result. The report after rebuilding says it didn't find anything.

I have completed all those steps numerous times. I get the same result. It keeps thinking there is a problem with the data file. 

I understand your last point and was fully aware about getting no support and updates. The problem with that scenario is that Quickbooks does not offer a stand alone version anymore. That leaves me with, holding on to what I have on my 2019 version for old customers. I have installed a different alternative stand alone book keeping software program that seems to fit my needs although I would have loved to stick with Quickbooks. They kind of pulled the rug out from under me and many others.

I am not fond of online versions of most programs I utilize in my business or personal needs. 

I am grateful for the actions you have taken, @ivebeenthere.

I'll ensure you'll be able to fix your data issues while using QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

We can fix this issue by using QuickBooks Desktop Tool Hub since this is designed to help repair common issues you're facing when working with your QBDT account. 

Follow these steps to fix your Company file:

1. Close QuickBooks.
2. Download the most recent version (1.6.0.3) of the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
3. Open the file you downloaded (QuickBooksToolHub.exe).
4. Follow the on-screen steps to install and agree to the terms and conditions.
5. Once done, double-click the icon on your Windows desktop to open the tool hub.
6. Next, fix your company file by clicking the Company File Issues.
7. Select Quick Fix My File.
8. Select OK when it completes and launch your QuickBooks.
9. From the tool hub, select Company File Issues.
10. Select Run QuickBooks, File Doctor. Search for QuickBooks Desktop File Doc and open it manually.
11. Select Check your file (middle option only) and then Continue.
12. Enter your QuickBooks admin password and then select Next.

Furthermore, on the QuickBooks Tool Hub page, let's repair your windows. 

Here's how:

1. Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub, then select Installation Issues.
2. Select QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool. Let the tool run. It can take up to 20 minutes.
3. When the tool finishes, restart your computer and start QuickBooks Desktop, then open your data file.

You'll want to download the latest release of QuickBooks Desktop, see this page: Update QuickBooks Desktop to the latest release.

If you have further questions about any QBDT-related concerns, you can comment below, and we'll respond to you as soon as possible.

@ivebeenthere 

If you have run the Verify/Rebuild Data utility more than three times but the same error still persists, your company files is seriously damaged. Contact me in private and we can try to repair your file. We can also offer the option to use the newer QB Desktop with a non-subscription license if needed.

Hello Fiat

Would the non subscription still be stand alone, or an online version? Not really fond of online versions?

Thanks for your help!

John

@ivebeenthere 

Would the non subscription still be stand alone

QB Desktop with a non subscription license, not QB Online.

same here ... did everything...now updated to this years version and still getting the rebuild prompt ...dumb...raise the price...go from multi year to yearly and then this...have you found another program???no liking that they are forcing the online soon!!!

I appreciate you for updating your version to the latest version, Patriot. I also understand your frustration about the rebuild prompted on your screen.

Since your account is already up-to-date and still getting the rebuild prompted, let me route you to our support team so they can investigate this issue and provide further solutions to this matter. 

Here's how:

1. Open QuickBooks.
2. Go to Help, then select QuickBooks Desktop Help/Contact Us.
3. Pick the Contact Us.
4. Give a brief description of your issue, then choose Continue.
5. Sign in to your Intuit account select Continue, and then Continue with my account.
6. We'll email you a single-use code. Enter your code and select Continue.
7. Select to chat with us or Have us call you.

You may also save these articles for future reference in case you might need them:

• Customize Reports in QuickBooks Desktop 
• Create, Access, and Modify Memorized Reports 

Keep me posted in the comment below if you have other concerns with managing your sales and expense transactions in QBDT. Have a good day ahead. 

I believe from the answer Fiat gave me, was that the non online subscription is still available, but it would not be updated to 2024. It seems like 2019 was the last year the non online subscription was available. 

I have ignored the rebuild messages to the point now that it hasn't shown up for the past month. 

It really only started when I consolidated my data. Maybe it didn't like the consolidation? Not sure, but it seems to be on track with records to date.

John

@Patriot Automotive  

Run the Verify/Rebuild Data utility more than twice to make sure. If the same error persists, your company file is damaged. Contact @Fiat Lux - ASIA and they can help to fix it.

@ivebeenthere 

Have you contacted Fiat Lux? If you are lucky, you can get QB Desktop 2021 with a non subscription license.