QuickBooks is well-known accounting software for small and medium-sized businesses that comes with a wide variety of advantages as well as more advanced customization options. However, there is a possibility that some errors will occur while the program is being used, and one of these errors is QuickBooks crashes while exporting reports to Excel. Do not worry if you have QuickBooks installed on your computer but are unable to export reports or other forms into Excel if you already have Microsoft Excel installed. The problem should be resolved after a few software updates and solutions that are mentioned in this article.
Steps to fix QuickBooks crashes while exporting data to excel error
Follow the steps that are mentioned below to fix QuickBooks data exporting error.
Step 1: Update QuickBooks Desktop
Check that the version of QuickBooks that you're using is the most recent available. After you have completed the update, launch QuickBooks and export a report as follows:
Open a report of your choosing from the Reports menu. There should be a list of reports.
To open Excel, click the button labeled "Excel." Excel export ought to be one of the available options alongside the others.
Step 2: Determine whether your computer meets the requirements for QuickBooks
There is compatibility between each version of QuickBooks Desktop and a particular version of Microsoft Office. Verify that your computer meets the requirements listed for the version of QuickBooks you're using: 2017, 2018, 2019, or 2020.
You will be required to upgrade to a compatible version of Microsoft Office if the version you currently have installed is incompatible.
Proceed to the next step if your version is compatible with the other software.
Step 3: Windows User Account Controls can be toggled on and off
Toggle the settings for your Windows computer on and off. This should reset anything that is preventing the export feature from functioning properly.
Launch the Start menu on your Windows computer. In the search bar, type "User Account Control Settings," and then click "User Account Control Settings" to open it.
Choose Never Notify, and then move the slider to that position. Then, click the OK button.
You should restart your computer now.
Enter QuickBooks once more and this time export a report. Everything will be fine once you are able to export a report.
Step 4: Run Microsoft repair tool
Different operating systems have different procedures to follow in order to access the repair tool.
Select Properties from the menu that appears. Click the Windows Start button located in the bottom-left and then select Apps and Features from the pop-up menu that appears.
Choose the Microsoft Office Excel that needs to be fixed, and then click the Modify button.
You will see the following options to proceed with the repair depending on whether your copy of Office was installed using the Click-to-run method or the MSI-based method. Follow the instructions for the type of installation you are performing.
Click-to-run
Choose Online Repair > Repair from the drop-down menu in the window that asks how you would like to repair your Office program to ensure that everything is fixed. (You can also choose the quicker Quick Repair option, but all it does is identify corrupted files and then replace them with new ones.
MSI-based
Choose Repair from the menu under Change your installation, and then click the Continue button.
To finish the repair, make sure you follow all of the on-screen instructions.
Step 5: Reinstall QuickBooks
Before you can install QuickBooks on your computer, you will first need to make sure that Microsoft Office and Excel are set up properly. In the event that you did not initially install Microsoft Office, you will need to first uninstall QuickBooks Desktop and then reinstall it.
After you have finished, you should head back into QuickBooks and export a report. If you are still unable to, it is possible that you will need to uninstall Excel and then reinstall it.
In the event that you require further assistance, you can call our helpline number at +1800-615-2347, where a member of our QuickBooks support team will answer your call and assist you with any issues that you may be experiencing.