Fix Target Chaining Error When using QuickBooks Rebuild Tool
Target Chaining Error is one of the most common errors that users face. It occurs when the users run the Rebuild Utility or post rebuilding their company files in the QuickBooks Solutions Desktop app. In this post, we’ll consider causes and methods to fix target chaining errors when using QuickBooks Rebuild Tool. So, keep reading this segment till the end.
You might see Target Chaining errors such as these:
Verify.c (4620) : CHECKPOINT: 1104: Thu Jul 14 15:36:39 Target Chaining: Target ###### in transaction ######, points to 'next' target ###### which is NOT in that transaction
Verify.c (4747) : CHECKPOINT: 3544: Fri Jul 01 11:25:45 Target Chaining: Next target pointer error in transaction #####
Causes of Target Chaining Error When Using QuickBooks Rebuild Tool
The QuickBooks file or QBWIN.log shows a target chaining error while rebuilding because of the following reasons:
Verification of Data Utility stops working.
Target Chaining errors can happen because of damaged transactions.
The overall size of the data is more than the recommended, i.e., 1 Gigabyte.
Data File is older than ten years.
The efficiency of your system’s RAM can also lead to target chaining error.
Poor internet connectivity or slow connection.
Methods to Resolve Target Chaining Error When Using QuickBooks Rebuild Tool
QuickBooks has made it clear that there aren’t any pinpoint methods to fix target chaining errors when using QuickBooks Rebuild Tool. But users can still try several ways to troubleshoot the pertaining error.
Method 1: Recreate the damaged transactions
Find out the damaged or corrupted transaction.
Select the particular transaction and delete it from the logs.
Now, recreate the transaction and attempt to export it again.
If the export fails again, simply export the lists, including customers, vendors, and charts of accounts.
If the users cannot delete the failed transaction, they’ll need to use an in-built tool, “Rebuild and Verify Data Utilities.” This tool will notify and initiate a repair of any damage present in the file. Users should follow all the steps mentioned below to use the “Rebuild and Verify Data Utilities” tool.
Open your QuickBooks desktop app and select the “File” menu.
Under the “File” menu, choose the “Utilities and Rebuild Data” tool.
Click on the “OK” tab to commence a data backup.
After completion, again select the “File” menu.
Go to the “Utilities” and opt for the “Verify Data” tool.
Take further action according to the result of rebuilding and verification of data. Later, retry to delete the damaged transaction, which can fix the target chaining error when using the QuickBooks Rebuild Tool.
Method 2: Using the QuickBooks Desktop Help Option
Users shall use this method if the target chaining errors aren’t resolved using the help of previous plans and the “Utilities and Verify Data” tool.
Open the QuickBooks Desktop App and go to the “Help” section.
Under the “Help” section, opt for the “QuickBooks Desktop Help.”
Now, choose the “Contact Us” option.
In the dialog box, mention details of the issue and then tap “Continue.”
Conclusion
This blog has discussed all the possible reasons that result in the target chaining errors and methods that might help users fix Target Chaining errors when using QuickBooks Rebuild Tool. These methods are based on the hit and trial concept because QuickBooks hasn’t developed any particular technique to troubleshoot this error.
Though the discussed methods have shown results, many users were able to get over the target chaining error. It is recommended that users connect with the QuickBooks support team, which will help them by using the screen-share method and figure out the damaged transaction & other problems
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