Error 101 comes under the category of script errors. This problem is generally a result of incompatibility, or corruption of the apps like ActiveX, Java, Flash player and .Net Framework. Because of QuickBooks online error 101 issue, the user is not able to connect to the server of the financial institution as the notification appears which states “The connection to Online Banking is currently unavailable. Try again in a few hours (101).”  This article will present different ways to fix Error code 101 in QuickBooks. 

What causes QuickBooks Online Error Code 101?

 This issue can be caused due to: 

• Incompatibility of programs like Flash, Java, .Net Framework and ActiveX with the operating system.
• Disabled Script Debugging could directly lead to Online Error 101.
• Wrongly set Internet settings.
• Corruption in Net Framework and ActiveX Controls.

What solutions can be used against QuickBooks Online Error 101?

 This issue can be sorted out if you focus on the following solutions. 

Solution 1: Make Intuit an inclusion in the Trusted Sites list

 By including QB as a trusted site, the site would be safeguarded against any threats from the browser itself. The steps are: 

• Run Internet Explorer, and from there, move to Gear icon.
• Then, choose Internet Options, and then the Security tab.
• Now, choose Trusted Sites and then Sites.
• Add – https://*.intuit.com and  hit on Add.
• Close the window now and then choose Allow Cross-Domain Requests in the Custom Level option.
• The last step is to hit on Ok.

Solution 2: Enable ActiveX Controls

 The steps to follow are: 

• Open Internet Explorer, and go to Security tab, followed by making a stride for Internet option.
• Now, go to Custom Level, and now to Internet Zone window.
• Go for ActiveX Controls and Plugins.
• Herein, turn on the following options:
• Download Signed ActiveX controls, 
• Binary and Script Behaviors, 
• Script ActiveX Controls Marked Safe for Scripting, and
• Run ActiveX Controls and Plugins options.
• Lastly, hit a click on Ok.

Solution 3: Reset Pop up Settings

• First, go to Privacy, and from there, choose Advanced.
• Tick the Override Automatic Cookie Handling option.
• Also, allow First Party and Third-Party Cookies, along with enabling Always Allow Session Cookies option
• To reflect the changes, click on Ok.

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