How to Fix QuickBooks Unexpected Error Code C = 184

If you are a QuickBooks Desktop user and encounters QuickBooks Error C 184 in the Desktop application while accessing your company data file or generating a report, then you can resolve this error issue by following the recommended solution in the article. This error appears when .ND (Network Data) files and .TLG (Transaction Log) files are damaged or if the reporting dates of QuickBooks Desktop are not matching due to 29 days in February.

For quick assistance from an expert to rectify error 184 in QuickBooks, you can call Support Number 1.800.579.0391

Follow the Troubleshooting Steps Mentioned Below to Fix QuickBooks Error Code C=184

This error message displays “An error has occurred in QuickBooks. Please restart QuickBooks and try again. If you continue to experience this error, please note the C= value and contact C=184”.

If Mismatched Reports cause the Error

This error usually occurs in leap years as it has 29 days in Feb because of  which report date lies outside the range specified by the user. You need to  make manual changes to the data range in your reports to resolve QuickBooks Error C 184.

If the Error is Caused by Damaged .ND and .TLG Files

1. Locate the folder where the company file is saved on your computer.
2. In the same folder find .NDand .TLG (.ND and .TLG are the extensions of the files, and you can easily identify such files if they have .ND and .TLG at the  end of their names)
3. Now right click on these files and select Rename.
4. Add .OLD at the end of the file names. (For an example if the file name is   qbw.tlg then rename it to Yourcompanyfilename.qbw.tlg.OLD)
5. Open the QuickBooks application and access your company file. Following  these steps will automatically fix the damage in the files.

In case if you are still getting the same  error message then follow the  additional troubleshooting steps  mentioned below:

1. Copy the company file and paste it to a different location on your computer.
2. Now change the path of the company file in the application.
3. Access your company file from the new location and check if your issue is  fixed.
4. If the issue persists, rename the company file and add .OLD at the end of the file name.
5. Furthermore, you can try to change the folder in which the company file is  saved, as it can also happen because of a damaged folder. To fix this create a new folder, move your company file to this newly created folder and set the path of this folder in QuickBooks Desktop application.

If the Error is Caused by Data Damage

Data damage can also be one reason for getting QuickBooks error 184. To repair the damage in the company file data, run QuickBooks File Doctor using QuickBooks Tool Hub.

1. Download and install QuickBooks Tool Hub.
2. If you can’t find it online, go to Help tab in QuickBooks and select QuickBooks Tool Hub from the drop-down.
3. Run the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file to begin the installation and follow installation prompts to complete the installation.
4. Once the Tool Hub is installed, a desktop icon will get created on the desktop.
5. Double-click the QuickBooks Tool Hub icon to run it and go to the Company File Issues tab.
6. Now from the options on the screen, select QuickBooks File Doctor and select Both File Damage and Network Connectivity option.
7. If prompted, enter the admin account login credentials and click Next be begin the repair process.
8. Once the company file is repaired, try to access QuickBooks or run a report in it to see if the error 184 in QuickBooks is resolved.

If you find it difficult to follow the troubleshooting steps or in case the solution is not working for you then we will suggest you get in touch with one of our assistants and call Our toll-free Number  1.800.579.0391. There are also some less known factors responsible for shooting QuickBooks Error C 184 in the Desktop application, and in order to rectify we might need to take a closer look at the error, so we use advanced screen sharing tools to connect and troubleshoot such issues on users end.