Easy Solutions to Troubleshoot Quickbooks Error 80070057

Whenever a user incurs the QuickBooks error 80070057, the screen displays a message, “Error 80070057 (The Parameter is incorrect)”. The issue typically comes up when you attempt to open your QuickBooks company file. Encountering such errors while accessing the data file can be quite annoying because it carries all the essential financial info of the organization, and it becomes difficult to operate the company file. However, debugging these errors is an easy process. To learn what causes the error and ways to troubleshoot it, go through this informative blog until the end.  

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What are the Causes of Error Code 80070057 in QuickBooks Desktop?

1. 1. You have not followed the proper procedure to open the company file. 
2. 2. Your QuickBooks Desktop is not updated to the latest release. 
3. 3. You have not given the admin permissions to the QuickBooks Desktop. 
4. 4. The Network Data file, i.e., the .ND file has been severely damaged. 
5. 5. You have stored your company file in some other location and not in the default location. 

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How to Overcome the QuickBooks Error Message 80070057?  

In this section of the article, you will learn to debug the QuickBooks Desktop error code 80070057 permanently. Check out the solutions below- 

SOLUTION 1: Save your Company File to the Default Location

1. 1. Exit QuickBooks if it is already in use. 
2. 2. Go to your company file folder and right-click on the data file.
3. 3. Choose ‘Copy’ and then move to the default location to paste it. The path of the default location is as follows- C:/Users/Public/PublicDocuments/Intuit/QuickBooks/CompanyFiles
4. 4. Run your QuickBooks Desktop and tap ‘Find a company file’. 
5. 5. Choose ‘Local Drives’ and locate the data file.
6. 6. You must choose the right company file and then hit ‘Open’. 

SOLUTION 2: Change the Name of the Network Data Configuration (.ND) File

• 1. Go to your Windows desktop and click twice on ‘My Computer’ or ‘This PC’. 
• 2. In the C: Drive, open your company file folder. 
• 3. Search for the name of your company file but with the ‘.ND’ extension. 
• 4. To edit the name of the file, right-click on the file and select the ‘Rename’ option. 
• 5. Now, add ‘.OLD’ at the end of the file name. 
• 6. Hit ‘Enter’ to save the new changes. 

After going through this article, we hope the troubleshooting methods mentioned above have helped you to fix the QuickBooks Error 80070057 efficiently. Other than these solutions, you can also try to update your QuickBooks. There is also a possibility that you have not opened your company file accurately, because of which you are incurring the error code 80070057. You must proceed with the right path to access the data file. In case none of the solutions work, and you still see the error, dial 1.800.579.0391 and speak to one of our experts for technical guidance.