80040403 - Could not open the specified QuickBooks file

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80040403 - Could not open the specified QuickBooks company data file

Resolving Error Code 80040403

For Certified Payroll Solution - exit the error.  In CPS, choose System setup, system preferences, Data Location Tab; click in the white QuickBooks file box and delete everything there.  Click OK, and the try your request again.

For Construction Application for Payment Solution - exit the error.  In CAPS, choose System Setup, Data Locations; click in the white QuickBooks file box and delete everything there.  Click OK, and then try your request again.

Also see, Resolving QuickBooks Connection Issues

Windows Vista, 7 & 8 User's Only:

An 80040403 error could indicate that your QuickBooks file does not reside in either the Vista/Windows 7 Public or Private (Your User Name) folder.  Please locate your Quickbooks file and move it to the correct location.

9/14/07:  This error can also occur if QuickBooks does not have the latest maintenance release applied.  To update your QuickBooks program, from the Help menu -> choose Update QuickBooks -> Update now.  If you are in a multi-user environment, you'll need to update each computer.