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I-Already-Had-A-Username
Level 3

Switching between from Multi User to Single User gives errors.

Quickbooks 21, up to date. Windows 10. This is on the server. 

 

Scenario: Only the Admin is logged in to the Quickbooks file, which is in Single User mode. I click File and choose "Switch to Single User Mode". I get an error that says "You cannot switch to Single User mode because someone else has just started using the file in Multi User Mode." I clear the prompt and Quickbooks relaunches into Mutli User Mode. I get an error says "Only one user may use bank feeds at the same time. Another user (something something...)" I clear this message and Quickbooks seems to freeze. Maybe it'll load, I don't know, I run out of patience about 10 minutes into waiting and end task and relaunch.

 

This problem existed back when we were on QB 18. At that time, it was a crapshoot whether or not I'd be able to reopen the file at all. That part of the problem was solved by upgrading to 21, but the former problem persists. 

 

I have done data verify and data rebuild. Doing this fixes some problems (unspecified) but says that it couldn't fix everything. It then suggests that I contact the Intuit Hold Music Player Service for help. 

 

I know that the next suggestion will be to download QB 22, but I prefer to wait until a new product is in the channel for about 6 months before doing a major version upgrade. Plus, this problem has survived upgrading from 18 to 21. 

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Fiat Lux - ASIA
Level 15

Switching between from Multi User to Single User gives errors.

How big is your file size?

AileneA
QuickBooks Team

Switching between from Multi User to Single User gives errors.

Hello, I-Already-Had-A-Username. 

 

Thank you for raising your concern here with us on the Community page. I appreciate for performing verify rebuild to help eliminate some issues you've encountered. Since the troubleshooting steps you've tried for this issue did not fix everything, I have another recommendation for you that can help when workstations open the company file in single-user mode. We can download and run the QuickBooks File Doctor. This will fix company files and network issues in QuickBooks Desktop. For the detailed steps, please check this article: QuickBooks File Doctor

 

Aside from that, we need to make sure that your Database Server Manager is properly set up. This is the tool that allows users to access the company data. Please check this article about QuickBooks Database Server Manager and let's perform all the steps provided. Also, updating to its latest release will help you fix issues within your company.   

 

If the troubleshooting steps didn't work, I highly recommend contacting our Phone Support Team. This way, they can further investigate this matter and they can recommend more fixes and resolve your issue in a timely manner.

 

To get in touch with our Phone Support Team, you can refer to these steps: 

 

  1. Open your QuickBooks.
  2. Select Help at the top, and then choose QuickBooks Desktop Help.
  3. Click Contact Us.
  4. Give a brief description of your issue and click Let's talk.
  5. Choose a way to connect with us. 

 

To ensure we address your concern on time, check out our support hours.  

 

Let me know the result of this troubleshooting in the comment section below. I need to make sure you're up-to-date and back to your normal business processing. Have a great rest of your day and stay safe!

I-Already-Had-A-Username
Level 3

Switching between from Multi User to Single User gives errors.

It's just over 1GB.

I-Already-Had-A-Username
Level 3

Switching between from Multi User to Single User gives errors.

I'll try the File Doctor. Haven't done that since migrating to 21. 

Fiat Lux - ASIA
Level 15

Switching between from Multi User to Single User gives errors.


@I-Already-Had-A-Username wrote:

It's just over 1GB.


 

@I-Already-Had-A-Username 

Are you using QBD Pro/Premier?

I-Already-Had-A-Username
Level 3

Switching between from Multi User to Single User gives errors.

Hi,

Using Enterprise. Apologies for leaving that out.

I-Already-Had-A-Username
Level 3

Switching between from Multi User to Single User gives errors.

QBD Enterprise. Apologies for leaving that out.

Fiat Lux - ASIA
Level 15

Switching between from Multi User to Single User gives errors.

@I-Already-Had-A-Username 

Your file size should be fine running on QBD Enterprise. Create a dummy file or open the sample one to isolate the issue. Did you encounter the same error?

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