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Was working on QuickBooks accounting software and suddenly came across an QuickBooks POS error 140014? Well, need not panic, as this article is going to brief you on the complete set of steps that can be performed so as to get rid of such an error and will also talk about the root causes of such an error.

The error series 14XXXX indicates that the issue is related to the connection between the QuickBooks desktop and QuickBooks POS. It appears on the screen with the following error message: QuickBooks POS cannot access your QuickBooks Financial Software company File. If you are also facing such an error, then reading this article till the end will surely help. Or you can directly contact our QuickBooks support professionals at 1-844-405-0907.

Why QuickBooks POS error 140014 occurs?

The following can be reasons behind the occurrence of such an error:

  • In case the user is using No company window for running QuickBooks.
  • Or if there are some issues within the QB file.
  • Another reason for the can be damaged and corrupted Mapping of accounts
  • Also, if the activity log error occurs
  • Exchanging data that is not configured in QuickBooks can also lead to such an error

See Also: How to Fix QuickBooks Payroll Error Code 15222?

Solutions to resolve QuickBooks POS Error 140014

The following steps can be performed to fix the issue successfully:

Method 1: Configure QuickBooks Point of Sale Preference

  • At first, the user is supposed to access the QuickBooks POS
  • Once done with that, he/she can move to the file menu
  • Now, go for the preferences tab
  • And also select financial option
  • The next step is to ensure that the file location is correct
  • And then go for the tab named setup QuickBooks connection 
  • Conclude the process by checking the issue and rebooting the system

Method 2: Work on UAC Settings and turn it to Never Notify

Turn Off UAC in Windows - Screenshot
  • This process requires you to head to the control panel
  • Followed by saving the UAC settings
  • The user is then supposed to move to the never notify bar from the slider
  • Post that reboot the system and check if the issue continues

Method 3: Fixing QuickBooks desktop and point of sale

Step 1: Fix QuickBooks Desktop

  • Under this step, the user needs to press the windows and R tabs together
  • After that select control in the run window
  • The next step is to click on the ok tab
  • Followed by ensuring to select the program tab
  • Click on program and features tab
  • Select the desktop from the list that appears on the screen
  • Moreover, click on uninstall button now
uninstall button - quickbooks POS error 140014 - screenshot
  • If asked to, then click on yes tab
  • Followed by clicking on Next button.
  • After that click on Repair.
  • And also choose next tab
  • Hit the repair tab again
  • Click on the tab stating Automatically close and attempt to restart the applications.
  • Hit ok tab
  • Let the process complete. This might take some time
  • Hit the finish tab when done

Step 2: Repair QuickBooks Point of Sale

  • For point of sale, you need to close the QuickBooks Point of Sale application.
  • And ensure to click on the windows and R tabs
  • Head to the run window and enter control
  • Click on Ok tab and move to programs
  • Go for the programs and features tab
  • And move to the program list and select QuickBooks point of sale version
  • You might see a repair option on top click on it and wait for the process to end

Read Also: How to Fix QuickBooks Error Code 15212?

Method 4: Configure QuickBooks Desktop Preferences

Step 1: Go through the QB File. check if it is Accessed in Desktop

  • Verify the location of the company file.
  • And ensure that the file is accessed on the desktop
  • To do access QuickBooks
  • And click on F2 tab
  • The user will then see the product information window
product information window - Screenshot
  • After that, he/she should check for the location of the QuickBooks file
  • Head to the specific location
  • Now, check if the file opened is correct or not
  • In case not, head to the file tab
  • And click on browse tab
  • Also, access the correct QB file.

Step 2: Explore the Preferences for Inventory & Sales Tax

  • Head to the upper side of QuickBooks and select menu option there
  • After that go for edit tab
  • And also choose preferences tab
  • The next step is to select the sales tab tab
  • Now, click on the company preferences tab
  • And, enable the sales tax button.
Inventory & Sales Tax - screenshot
  • Perform the same steps for inventory by hitting the Items & inventory.
  • And checkmark the box named Inventory and purchase orders are active.

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Step 3: Check that QB File is Allowed in Desktop

  • Access QuickBooks using the admin credentials
  • Followed by, heading to the top and selecting edit tab
  • Once done with that click on preferences tab
  • Head to Integrated applications.
  • Ascertain to select the Company preferences tab.
Company preferences - quickBooks POS error 140014 - screenshot
  • And click on allow connection to QuickBooks POS.
  • Find out if you are able to scan the QuickBooks POS

Step 4: Choose the Right QB File in QB POS

  • At first, login to the QB file.
  • And then, select the Edit option.
  • The user should then go for the Preferences tab and also click on Company option
  • Select the Financial tab
  • And also, click on Setup QuickBooks Connection now.
setup quickbooks connection now - screenshot
  • Select the right company file and end the process.

Method 5: Update QB Desktop and QB POS

  • At first, close QB desktop and Point of Sale
  • After that head to the page stating QuickBooks download and update
  • Now, choose the Country, Version, and Product.
  • And click on Search button.
  • Once done with that click Get the latest updates tab
  • This process might take some time according to the company file size
  • And then the file with the extension .exe will be downloaded
  • The user should then click on yes tab
  • Perform the onscreen steps and finish the update process 

Read Also: How to Fix QuickBooks Error Code 6147, 0?

Method 6: Add a New Window User

  • The user should click on the Windows Start button.
  • After that type in Control Panel there.
  • Once done with that select choose User Accounts.
never notify uac to repair quickbooks error 140014 - screenshot
  • The next step is to move the cursor towards Manage accounts.
  • Click on the tab named Create a new account.
  • Go for admin as user type.
  • Restart your system.
  • After the UAC window opens, pull the bar to never notify.
  • The last step is to try to run the QuickBooks financial exchange.

See this also: How to Fix QuickBooks Error Code 3140?

Conclusion..

Towards the end of this article, we expect that the information stated above might help in dealing with the QuickBooks POS error code 140014. However, if for some reason the error persists or the user needs any sort of technical assistance, then we suggest you to get in touch with our QuickBooks support team. Give us a call at 1-844-405-0907 and we will provide immediate technical assistance.

 

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