QuickBooks software is used to manage your financial accounts and your business. But suddenly you are unable to work on QuickBooks and an error C=272 is appearing in front of you, in such situation you do not need to worry because here we tell you the solution to every problem related to QuickBooks software. Unexpected QuickBooks error Code C=272 in QuickBooks is a very common error that can be seen when running the QuickBooks validation data tool or rebuilding the data utility within the system. Due to this error, the process of work on the software is completely interrupted, if it is not resolved at the right time, then it can cause many serious problems. If you are also facing this error while using QuickBooks, then in this segment you will get all the information related to this error.

What triggers QuickBooks database error C=272?

There are many causes of QuickBooks error code C=272 but some common causes are listed below.

• If you tried to move a report or report like data.
• In case you tries to navigate a report or similar type of data, then it cause error C=272.
• Error C=272 can be seen due to data damage.
• If your company files data gets damaged or distorted.
• In case running the memorized report was produced by an earlier QuickBooks version and couldn’t convert appropriately.
• Error C=272 also occur when 1099 & W2 forms are printed.

Steps to rectify the QuickBooks Error Code C=272

Here are some steps to fix the Error Code C=272. Follow all steps without skipping any steps.

Step 1- Open the Particular QuickBooks sample Company file.

• Open the particular QuickBooks desktop software.
• First you need to press on company file and CTRL button simultaneously.
• If you see No Company Open window on screen, then let go the CTRL
• If the error continuously occurs then follow the process.
• Select the Open sample file option from the given list below.
• Click on any of the sample files from the following list.
• If a sample company file opens without displaying the error then that file can be distorted or damaged.
• Move now for verifying and rebuilding QuickBooks company data or restore the file of the company from the backup

Step 2- Run QuickBooks in compatibility mode

• For running your QuickBooks in compatibility mode you need to exit from all open tabs.
• Go to the desktop screen and right click on QuickBooks application item and choose window tab and then properties.
• Not you can see many options in the properties section on screen navigate compatibility icon and click on it.
• To run the QuickBooks in compatibility mode you have to clear the checkbox which are on screen to run this program.
• Now click on OK option to proceed.

Step 3- Disabled the compatibility window mode for qbw32.exefile.

• In the third step to fix the error C=272 you required again to right click on the QuickBooks icon from the desktop.
• Now go to the properties tab as we follow above steps.
• Now open the folder of QuickBooks installation and select shortcut tab.
• Now click on find target option.
• Right click on exe file and then choose the properties tab.
• Now select the compatibility icon.
• Click on OK or shut down your window explorer.

Step 4- Open QuickBooks and company file

• For smoothly running your application without error C=272 you need to follow this last step.
• For open the particular QuickBooks desktop.
• Open the QuickBooks desktop.
• Now go to the File menu.
• Choose the option to open the particular company file.
• And now you select the file you want to open and start work on it.
• Now your Error C=272 must be gone away and your file is now open successfully and you can work and do changes as your required.

Conclusion

In this segment we learnt about the QuickBooks error C=272. We also discuss above the reasons which trigger or cause this error and steps to fix this error C=272. By following above steps hopefully you securely fix your error and your QuickBooks starts running smoothly without any glitches. However, if you’re still facing the issue or need any other type of assistance, then contact our QuickBooks support experts via our support line, i.e., 1-800-761-1787 to find a feasible solution.