Interested in learning the complete process to fix QuickBooks error code 3140? If yes, then reading this post till the end will surely help. QuickBooks error 3140 takes place when the downloading process of the QuickBooks Desktop gets corrupted. Several other issues can also promote the issue in the QuickBooks Desktop, hampering your workflow. When the error takes place, you will see an error message on your screen, “Status Code 3140. There is an invalid reference to QuickBooks item xxxx in the invoice line. QuickBooks error message: Invalid argument. The specified record does not exist in the list.” This blog is going to brief you on the common reasons and fixes to the error code 3140. Thus, make sure to read this post carefully.

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What causes the QuickBooks error code 3140?

The user can experience such an error due to the below stated factors:

  • In case the user inserts special characters ($, %, *, @) in the invoice and product names
  • Or if there is any possible data damage in the QuickBooks company (.qbw) file
  • The user should also ensure that sales tax is enabled in the program or wait for the error code 3140 to appear on your screen
  • Also, when you make a mistake while entering tax code in QuickBooks My Works settings
  • QuickBooks fails to access a company file located on the server when you are working in a multi-user mode

 

A quick fix to the error in QuickBooks

Performing the below-stated steps would help the user in eliminating the QuickBooks error code 3140 successfully:

Utilize Disk Cleanup for System Cleaning

The user should avoid creating a heap Creating a heap of unnecessary files and folders within the QuickBooks as it can hamper the performance of the accounting program.

  • The very first step is to click on start tab on the windows desktop and enter command
  • After that press CTRL + Shift and click Enter
  • Now, click Yes for the permission box that appears next
  • A new black screen will appear on the screen, where you need to type “cleanmgr” using the blinking cursor
  • After that Enter to initiate the process
  • Also, Checkmark the boxes for the files you want to eliminate and click OK to confirm the action
See also: QuickBooks Error code C=47

By the end of the post, we expect the reader to eliminate the issue successfully using the set of steps mentioned in above. However, if for some reason you aren’t able to resolve QuickBooks error code 3140 the issue even after using the steps stated in the article, then contacting our QuickBooks Support experts at +1-844-521-0490 is recommended. We are a team of technically sound QuickBooks professionals who work round the clock to provide immediate support services.