A company file may not get backed up in QuickBooks if the backup path is inaccessible or corrupted. There are many other situations when you may have experienced QuickBooks company file failure to create a backup error. This error message usually comes up on the screen with a warning. The message looks like this: QuickBooks was unable to back up your company file. QuickBooks could not create a disk image. QuickBooks could not copy the company file. QuickBooks must maintain a regular backup to eliminate any data issues; this is crucial, especially if the data has been lost. However, it creates problems for the user when QuickBooks cannot produce a backup file. It may also arise with other error messages like QuickBooks scheduled backup not working. This blog is a detailed view of its solutions. Read it carefully to process ahead.

Harmful consequences caused QuickBooks to be unable to back up your company file error

1. Corrupted Company (.QBW) File.
2. Damaged Network Data (.ND) File.
3. Exceeds the 65-character Limit of Company Files.
4. Backup Company File Exceeds the 3GB Size Limit.
5. QuickBooks files are being accessed by other programs during the backup process.
6. The backup storage medium was not available or disconnected.
7. Wrong backup path as per QuickBooks settings.

Meaningful actions that can be taken to rectify QuickBooks's inability to back up your company file error

QuickBooks users have two to three options for different methods. Let's get into every one of the options and the step-by-step explanation for each. So let's move on without wasting more time and get into it:

Action 1: Rebuild and verify data

1. Click on the File menu.
2. Choose Utilities and Verify Data.
3. Click OK if QuickBooks has detected no problem with your data, and you are free to use your file.
4. If Verify detects a problem with your data, you will be given the option to Rebuild Now or View Errors.
5. Click Close.

Once you are done, you will run the Rebuild Data utility tool. You will check that there is no problem with your file by doing the following:

1. Go to the File menu.
2. Click Utilities, then Rebuild Data.
3. Click OK on the QuickBooks Information window.
4. Save a backup as prompted.
5. Press OK when you see that Rebuild has been completed.

Action 2. Try and Rename your Company File

1. Access your company file and go to the 'Company' menu.
2. Click on 'My Company' and click on the 'Pencil' icon.
3. Choose 'Contact Information' from the left panel.
4. Go to the 'Company Information Page' to update its name.
5.  No special characters in the name, and have a file name that is not more than 65 characters.
6.  Click 'Enter' to save the file name.

Action 3. Save the Backup Company File to a Flash drive or External Drive

1. Start QuickBooks and select File from the menu.
2. Select Save Copy or Backup from the options available.
3. Then select Backup Copy and click Next.
4. Then, you select Local Backup and click the Next button.
5. Choose Save it Now, then click Next again.
6. Select a location on the local drive, then click Save.
7. Once the file has been saved locally, open the folder where you saved the company file.
8. You will right-click the backup file you saved on your local drive and select copy.
9. After that, open Windows Explorer and double-click on the flash drive or external drive where the backup file will be saved.
10. Finally, press Ctrl+V on your keyboard to paste the backup file on the external drive.

Conclusion

In summary, it has been discussed in the above post that QuickBooks was unable to back up your company file. The error occurs for many reasons, which have already been discussed above. To solve those issues, we have come across some useful and effective solutions. Read the blog carefully and find the best-suited solution according to your scenario. Don’t hesitate to call us; we are available 24/7 to help our users with their queries.