How to Fix Overflow Error in QuickBooks Desktop?

Overflow error in QuickBooks is seen when one of your accounts exceeds the maximum value authorized to it. The user will recognize this issue when he/she opens up the chart of accounts, the balance sheet accounts. Such an issue is seen with an error message stating “An overflow error has occurred. A data value has exceeded the maximum value allowed”. This error could lead to unwanted delays and might affect the workflow. If you are also facing the overflow error in QuickBooks desktop, then this post would work for you.

Read ahead and find out the causes and fixes of the QuickBooks overflow error. To know more, get in touch with our accounting professionals directly at 1-800-761-1787, and leave the rest on our team of professionals.

Factors causing the QuickBooks overflow error

The user might end up in such an error due to the following factors: 

• The user can end up in this error if the format he/she is trying to copy from one document doesn’t match the format accepted by QuickBooks
• Or the inventory item with a value is greater than the number of items
• Moreover, if the company account balance and fields show a balance greater than $9,999,999,999,99, then this will show an overflow error in QuickBooks desktop.
• Or the company data file has corrupted transaction data

Steps to fix the overflow error in QuickBooks desktop

The user can fix the overflow error by rebuilding the data file. The steps to be followed here are as follows: 

• The first step is to move to the file menu and then click on the utilities tab
• After that, the user needs to select the rebuild data tab
• In case the user gets a warning message to backup the company file, then he/she needs to click on ok tab
• Followed by an error message appearing on the screen stating QuickBooks not responding
• The user will have to wait for the message that says Rebuild complete. And after it appears, make sure to click on ok tab

Towards the end of this post, it is believed that the information listed above might be of some help in fixing the QuickBooks overflow error. However, if the error continues to trouble you, then in that case give us a call at our toll-free number and we will be there to assist you immediately. 

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