How to Resolve QuickBooks Error Code C=272?

johnlevi042 · Published in 2024-3-4 15:42:15

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For the past few years, we havenoticed stark changes in the way accounting is done. And all thanks to thesoftware by Intuit called QuickBooks. It is an accounting application which hasmany powerful features like managing finances and payroll, taking care ofthe inventory etc. Since this software has manybenefits, most small and medium sized businesses are depending on it. The bestpart is that every year a new version of QuickBooks desktop islaunched by Intuit with newer and better features.

Eventhough QuickBooks is an amazing application, it is not immune to any kind oferror or technical glitches. One of the common issues faced by the usersis QuickBooks error C=272 when they try to run the QuickBooks verify DataUtility or QuickBooks Rebuild Data Utility tool in the system. This errordisrupts the work process and also causes delays and that’s why it needs to beresolved at the earliest. However, it is very important to understand thecauses of the error to come up with the solution for the same.

Causes of QuickBooks error code C=272

This error can happen due to data damage
When you try to navigate a report or similar type of data
It also happens when 1099 and W2 forms are printed
Running a memorized report in your QuickBooks that was made in an earlier version was not converted in the proper manner.
A simple way to fix the issue is by restarting QuickBooks and if the problem persists even after that then it might be the case of ‘damaged data’.