How to Troubleshoot QuickBooks error code 15242?

Are you facing QuickBooks error code 15242? If yes, then reading this post till the end will work. QuickBooks errors are pretty much common, as the software involves different codes and algorithms. In this post, we are going to talk about QuickBooks error code 15242 in detail. This error appears on the screen stating “Error 15242: The update did not complete successfully. QuickBooks FCS is damaged or not responding” Or “Error 15242: The payroll update did not complete successfully. QuickBooks FCS is damaged or not responding.” This is basically a QuickBooks update error and can be seen when the user tries to update QuickBooks payroll software. There can be a few factors causing this particular error in QuickBooks. To know more, make sure to read the post till the end.

 

What leads to this error?

The factors causing such an error in QuickBooks are as follows:

•        The user can face this issue if QuickBooks software is installed properly

•        Also, if the Intuit QuickBooks file copy service gets damaged

•        Or if the QuickBooks FCS service is disabled


 

•        Also, if there is any kind of damage in the company file

•        The user could face similar issue in case of unsuccessful update of the payroll

•        Another factor can be if the update process ended unsuccessfully.

Steps to fix the QuickBooks Error 15242

The user can try to perform the steps related to validating the payroll membership to fix the issue. The steps involved in this are as follows:

 

•        The very first step is to open the QuickBooks accounting software

•        And then, head to the employees tab

•        Once done with that, the user needs to select the my payroll service followed by account/billing information

•        And then, the QuickBooks payroll account maintenance window will open on the screen

•        The next step is to close the window and the finance membership will itself be revalidated by QuickBooks

•        And lastly, the user needs to reboot the system 

•        And this will resolve the issue up to certain extent

 

 

The above-stated set of steps are expected to help you in eliminating the QuickBooks error code 15242 successfully. However, if you continue to face the same issue, then contacting technical professionals is suggested. Our QuickBooks Premier Support Professionals and certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors will ensure to fix the error without creating any further mess. Give us a call at +1-888-351-0999 and our technically sound QuickBooks professionals will help you in dealing with the error immediately. 

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