“Validation Code Is Incorrect” Or “This Service Is Temporarily Unavailable”-Fix This Issue

Have you ever been faced with “The validation code is incorrect error? Quickbooks users know the value of a smooth and productive work ver well. For this, you have to validate your QuickBooks desktop by entering the validation code. While performing this, it might be possible you get one of the following error:

“The validation code is incorrect“

“This service is temporarily unavailable“

“You have entered incorrect license/product numbers“

Even though your license number or validation code is correct, validation code errors occur. Therefore, it is very obvious that you should know how to fix the “Validation Code Is Incorrect” Or “This Service Is Temporarily Unavailable” Error. If you know the way to resolve this error, then well good. But even if you do not have an idea of how to recover from validation code error, not to worry, we are always for you. So today’s blog is all about the best ways to debug the problem related to validation code.

Do check the given points before encountering “The validation code is incorrect“ error

Before moving forward to apply a technical solution to fix the validation code error, why not check some important points. Thsi will not only resolve your error but also save your time and maybe an expense to hire a technical team. Sometimes these common mistakes can waste your time and flow of work by leaving you on frustration. So we suggest you to properly check  the given below points if any happened:

1. Recheck your license number and product code that should match properly.
2. You must receive a purchase confirmation email in case your QuickBooks product has been downloaded from the official website of Intuit
3. Check for the brightly colored sticker on the envelope of the original CD in case you bought QuickBooks products from any retail store.
4. Do check In case your QuickBooks is already activated.
5. Make sure that your QuickBooks is working and functioning properly.

How to encounter the error “Validation Code Is Incorrect” Or “This Service Is Temporarily Unavailable” 

See how can you fix the error you face while activating QuickBooks. As we have cleared it, before moving forward with these technical solutions. Make sure you checked the pints listed above. Here how you will have to fix the bug.

Solution 1: Fix your date and time settings error

1. Start the solution by closing your QuickBooks Desktop.
2. Then from the Windows taskbar, right-click on the option of time display and select Adjust Date/Time.
3. Now verify for your date and time settings are correct and up to date. If it is correct then move to the next step and if not then correct accordingly.
4. To do so choose the tab for Date & Time, then set the date according to the current year.
5. Select the Apply option, then click on the OK button.
6. Again start your QuickBooks Desktop product and go to the Help.
7. From here choose the option for Activate QuickBooks and then Begin Activation process.
8. Fill out the validation code properly, then select the Next button.

Solution 2: Close all running QuickBooks process

1. Go to the QuickBooks Tool Hub, and choose the option of Program Problems.
2. Here choose the option for Quick Fix my Program. It will start processing the program.
3. Once the QuickBooks Tool Hub finishes its work, then open your QuickBooks Desktop again.
4.  At last, open your data file and retry to activate it.

Solution 3: Run the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool from QuickBooks Tool Hub

1. Go to the QuickBooks Tool Hub, and choose the option Installation Issues.
2. Then select the option for QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool. 
3. Allow it o run and give it some time as it takes up to 20 minutes.
4. Once it completed its work, make sure to restart your system and open your QuickBooks desktop software.
5.  At last, open your data file and retry to activate it.

Solution 4: Reactivation of  MSXML

If you have a 32- bit Operating system, you will have to follow the below activation method: 

• From your keyboard, press the shortcut of Windows key+ R to open the RUN window.
• Then type CMD and press Enter button
• After that type, regsvr32 MSXML4.dll and choose the option Enter
• At last type regsvr32 MSXML6.dll and choose the option Enter
• o to Start Menu and type ‘cmd.’ Next is to right-click ‘Run as Administrator.’

If you have a 62-bit Operating system, you will have to follow the below activation method: 

• From your keyboard, press the shortcut of Windows key’ and type ‘cmd’ over there. then, right-click and choose the option for ‘Run as Administrator.’
• Once you get the c: prompt, then type cd\windows \ syswow64
• Then enter ‘regsvr32MSXML 4.dll’ and press the option Enter.
• And now enter ‘regsvr32MSXML 6.dll’ and press the option Enter.

Solution 5: Delete the .ecml file

We have already discussed thsi method in the blog on how to fix the QuickBooks error 3371. Do check out the blog and follow the steps to verify the .ecml file. And if still your error did not get solved, move to the next solution.

Solution 7: Reinstall your QuickBooks Desktop

If the above solutions do not work for you, you must reinstall your QuickBooks desktop tool. It will catch some of your file errors and fix it when you reinstall it. You just have to uninstall the QuickBooks desktop tool and then rename the file left behind. Once it has been completed, reinstall it and use it as usual.

Nothing works!!!!!

If nothing working for you to solve the  “Validation Code Is Incorrect” Or “This Service Is Temporarily Unavailable” Error. Then our QuickBooks support team is always there for you. Dial our QuickBooks customer service number +1-844-397-7462 and ask for your help by describing your query shortly.