QuickBooks Unable To Sync License or QuickBooks License Sync Issues

Do you also need help with QuickBooks license sync issues?

In this article, you get the solution to fix the error of QuickBooks license sync issue. The solutions are explained step-by-step so that you can easily fix it on your own. 

The QuickBooks license sync issue happens when the user tries to sync their QuickBooks license data. Whenever you get this error, you must first check the root cause and then implement the solution. 

The error message displayed on your screen as:-

1. “There was an issue with the QuickBooks license data being synced with Intuit. Please come back later and try again.”
2. “QuickBooks Unable to Sync License”

Let’s get started with the causes and the solutions!

What Are The Reasons That Causes QuickBooks license sync issue?

A Few reasons that cause QuickBooks License sync issue on your screen while synchronizing the license data. You must know the reason behind the error cause so that you can easily implement the solution.

The reasons are listed below

1. The main reason is the QuickBooks sync manager is not working properly.
2. You got error 3003 in your QuickBooks account.
3. The required program files were not available.
4. Corrupted program files were creating the issues.
5. The firewall is preventing access to the main server.
6. Network problem causes errors while transferring the data.

What are the solutions to fix QuickBooks license sync issue?

Here are the solutions that you have to implement to fix the QuickBooks license sync issue. After identifying the cause you can easily get to know which solution is required to implement. The solutions are explained here step-by-step:

Solution- Check that the Internet is working properly

1. Open the QuickBooks software.
2. Go to the Help menu from the top.
3. Then from drop-down options, select the Internet Connection Setup option.
4. Now, you have to click on the option Use my Computer’s Internet Connection settings.
5. Continue by clicking on the Next button.
6. Select the Advanced Connection Settings option when you are done with the above steps.
7. All the Internet options are displayed on your screen.

Solution- Verify the License and Product Keys

1. In your QuickBooks software.
2. Press the F2 key from your keyboard.
3. This will open up the Product Information window on your screen.
4. Check the License and Product keys.
5. Also, do check the product name as well.
6. The date of the release is visible at the end of the product name.
7. If everything is ok then proceed with the next solution.

Solution- Rename the EntitlementDataStore.ecml file

1. Search for the file in your Windows system
2. Make sure that the file belongs to the QuickBooks folder

OR

3. Open the Run window by pressing the Windows + R keys together
4. Copy and paste the path- C: ProgramDataIntuit Entitlement Client
5. Press the enter button to open it.
6. Now, locate folder V8.
7. Right-click on the folder and select the option Rename.
8. Now, add OLD at the end of the name.
9. Press enter to rename the folder.
10. You have renamed the folder now check for the error.

Solution- Check that Firewall is not blocking your System

1. First of all, add the firewall port exception for QuickBooks
2. In the Windows menu search bar type firewall 
3. Open the Windows firewall
4. When it opens up on your screen 
5. Go to the Advanced Settings option
6. Right-click on the Inbound Rules and select the port
7. Now the same thing is required to be done with the Outbound Rules
8. After selecting a port for QuickBooks, check that the TCP is selected before proceeding further
9. Click the Next button and you are done.
10. Check for the error.

Solution- Set up the Internet Explorer Preferences

1. For this, open Internet Explorer on your Windows system.
2. Go to the Tools menu in the browser.
3. From the menu options, click the Internet Options.
4. Go to the Advanced Tab.
5. Click the button named Restore Advanced Settings button.
6. Click the Reset option to reset the settings of your Internet Explorer browser.
7. The Reset Internet Explorer Settings window opens up.
8. To reset, hit the Reset button.
9. When it’s done, click the close button to close the window.
10. Again, open the Internet Explorer browser.
11. Open the Internet Options window again.
12. This time, go to the Security tab.
13. Select the Internet Icon visible to you.
14. Click the button Custom level.
15. Select the medium-high option which is the default option.
16. Click the OK button to save the changes.
17. Then click the Apply button to apply all these changes to the Internet Explorer browser.
18. Now, check for the error.

Conclusion

All the quick fixes are mentioned in detailed steps to fix QuickBooks sync license issues. When you get to know the cause or reason for the error then it becomes more easy to fix the glitch.

If you are unable to identify the root cause then no worries you can connect with the QuickBooks helpdesk team. They are available all the time to assist you and resolves the issue in less time.

You can email them at info@adviceventure.com or also live chat with experts.

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