How to Fix QuickBooks Error Code 3140?

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QuickBooks is state-of-the-art software that has established itself in the accounting industry. One of the most potent application, it provides its customers with a plethora of advantages including advanced inventory, scalability, and a number of additional features for simple and quick accounting. Being software, there could occasionally be technical issues, particularly if there is a fault with the program’s coding or if incorrect data is input. The QuickBooks Issue Code 3140 is one example of an often occurring error. These 3140 error messages can appear at any time during program installation. The Intuit QuickBooks program is active when you are working. While Windows is starting up or shutting down, Error 3140 occurs. Alternatively, while running Windows OS.

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You can import and add invoices from an Excel Worksheet or a text file right into the QuickBooks company file to help you manage spending more effectively. Sometimes, you may encounter QuickBooks Error 3140 when inputting sales orders or invoices. If you are also experiencing QuickBooks Error 3140, read the entire article for comprehensive troubleshooting advice.

Factors of the QuickBooks Error 3140

Runtime errors, such as Error 3140, may occur for a variety of reasons. Even while this mistake can happen at any moment, there are some circumstances where it happens more frequently than others. Following are the some reasons of QuickBooks Error 3140:

QuickBooks Error 3140
  • The improper downloading and the installation of the QuickBooks.
  • Corrupted downloading of the QuickBooks in your system.
  • Malware or the viruses attack due to firewall security of your system.
  • If the QuickBooks Company file is unintentionally erased.
  • Changes occur in windows registry may caused any kind of corruption.
  • Whenever you insert special characters in the invoice or product names.
  • Damage Data in QuickBooks File.
  • Mistake while entering the tax code in QuickBooks.
  • QuickBooks is not able to access the company file which is located on the server while you are using the multiuser mode.

Know the Symptoms of Error Code 3140 in QuickBooks

Following is the list of the symptoms of QuickBooks Error 3140:

  • You will get the QuickBooks Error 3140 on the screen.
  • You will get an error again and again while running the same program.
  • Computer Freezes again and again or the peripherals does not response properly.
  • Performance of the system is not adequate.
  • Windows of the system crashes again and again.

Status Code 3140 or 3120: The Specified Account is Invalid or of the Wrong Type

If accounts are not properly mapped, this occurs.

  • First, you have to open QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale.
  • Select Preferences from the File menu.
  • After that select Company.
  • Select Accounts that are under Financial
  • Take a look at the Basic and Advanced tabs. Ensure that the accounts are appropriately mapped, then click Save.

Note: A name for an account that is included in brackets ([]) indicates that it is not mapped.

  • Then run the financial exchange.

Status Code 3140: The Receipt or Bill Contains an Invalid Reference to the QuickBooks AR/AP Account “###### – #########.”

If the accounts payable and receivable in Point of Sale are mapped to the incorrect accounts, this occurs. The error you received will show the incorrect setting.

  • The receipt contains an invalid reference to the QuickBooks AR Account “###### – #########.” Accounts of the type “Accounts Receivable” must be used for this transaction.
  • The Bill contains an invalid reference to the AP Account “###### – #########” in QuickBooks. Accounts Payable must be the kind of account used for this transaction.
  • Begin with opening QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale.
  • Choose Preferences from the File menu.
  • Then choose Company.
  • Pick Accounts from the section of Financial.
  • Select Save once you have verified that the accounts are linked to accounts with the A/R and A/P types, respectively.
  • Lastly, run financial exchange

Status Code 3140: Status Message: The item Non-Inventory contains an Invalid Reference to the QuickBooks Account “###### – #########.” Error message from QuickBooks: The Expense Account is Invalid.

This occurs if the item account in QuickBooks finance is inactive or deleted, or if the item account is incorrectly mapped in Point of Sale.

  • Choose Chart of Accounts from the Lists menu in QuickBooks Financial.
  • At the bottom, click Account, and then click Show Inactive Accounts.
  • An X is displayed next to its name if it is dormant.
  • Click the X button or choose Make Account Active from the menu when you right-click the account.
  • Run one more exchange of money.

Know the Troubleshooting Steps to Fix QuickBooks Error Code 3140

Following is the explained process step by step of QuickBooks Error 3140:

Troubleshooting 1: First You Have to Clean the Junk Files

Following is the step by step procedure of cleaning the junk files from your system:

  • Hit the start button or the window button on the keyboard.
  • Type CMD in the search field.
  • Press Ctrl and the shift button together on the keyboard and the hit the entre button instantly.
  • The pop up dialogue box will flashes in front of you, so just hit the yes button.
  • Black screen will appear in front of you.
  • Type “cleanmgr” on the screen and hit the entre button on the keyboard so that the CMD can run.
  • The disk cleanup box will appear in front of you. Click on the check box in the disk cleanup box.
  • Hit the OK button when you are done.

Troubleshooting 2: Installation of Latest System Updates.

Follow the following steps so that you can install the latest system updates:

Installation of latest system updates
  • Hit the start button or the window button on the keyboard.
  • Type update in the search field and hit the entre button.
  • The pop up dialogue box will flashes in front of you, so just hit the Install updates button in case any update is available.

Troubleshooting 3: Updating Driver of the System

For updating the drivers of the system with the help of window update the user can follow the following steps:

  • Select the setting option in order to open the setting page from the start menu.
  • Click on the update and security option from the list of options of the setting page.
  • Navigate to the windows update option and select it by left click on it.
  • Now you can check for the update if available.
Updating Driver of the System

Troubleshooting 4: Creating of the Backup of QuickBooks Related Registry Entry

Following are the explained steps for creating the backup of QuickBooks related registry entry:

QuickBooks Related Registry Entry
  • Hit the start button or the window button on the keyboard.
  • Type command option in the search field and then hit the entre button.
  • Hit the entre button instantly.
  • The pop up dialogue box will flashes in front of you, so just hit the yes button for the permission in the dialogue box.
  • The black box and the blinking cursor in that window will appear on the screen.
  • Type the Regedit in the screen and hit the entre button.
  • In the registry editor the user will select the error which is related to the key. It will help you in creating the backup.
  • Once you are done with the above steps, now you can select the export button which you can search in the file menu.
  • From the save list you can select the folder which you want to save.
  • Now you have to name your backup file by clicking on the name the backup file.
  • Be sure that mark the selected branches option in the export range box.
  • Hit the save option with the extension .reg file.
  • Now you can easily have the backup of your registry entry.

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Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

How can I Resolve QuickBooks Problem Codes?

• Firstly, you need to shut down your QuickBooks.
• Now, get our QuickBooks Tool Hub now.
• Open the downloaded file (QuickBooksToolHub.exe).
• To install, you need to follow the instructions on-screen.
• You have to open the tool hub on your Windows desktop after the installation is complete.
• Now, you have to Choose Program Issues.
• Finally, you need to click on Quick Fix my Program option.

How can I know Whether the File in my QuickBooks is Corrupted?

Comparing the balances in comparable accounts across various reports is another way to detect corruption. You can compare Net Income, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and other balance sheet balances to other QuickBooks reports. If these sums don’t add up, the QuickBooks file can be damaged.

How to Resolve the Error QuickBooks Connection Has Been Lost?

Follow the following steps to solve the QuickBooks Connection Error:

• Use the file repair tool like QuickBooks File Doctor.
• Restart you computer from the start menu.
• Check for your internet connection.
• On the server open the power management settings.
• Navigate to the disable button and disable it.
• Fix all the hosting of your system.

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Why should do you change the Employee status instead of deleting them on QuickBooks?

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Is it possible to use the Direct Connect option to sync bank transactions and other such details between Bank of America and QuickBooks?

Yes, absolutely. You can use the Direct Connect Option by enrolling for the Direct Connect service which will allow you access to the small business online banking option at bankofamerica.com. This feature allows you to share bills, payments, information, and much more.


Why should do you change the Employee status instead of deleting them on QuickBooks?

If you are unable to see the option to terminate an employee on your list of active employees on the company payroll, this mostly implies that they have some history. Thus, if you change the employee status instead of deleting it on QuickBooks, the profile and pay records remain in your accounting database without any data loss in your tax payments.


What are the various kinds of accounts you could access in QuickBooks?

QuickBooks allows you to access almost all types of accounts, including but not limited to savings account, checking account, credit card accounts, and money market accounts.

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