QuickBooks Desktop sync error: Error occurred - Error recovery failed, aborting sync

Why the sync error occurs

This error occurs when QuickBooks Desktop needs to be updated.

How to fix the sync error

Close QuickBooks Desktop
Choose Yes to install the QuickBooks update when restarting QuickBooks
Reboot the computer
Restart QuickBooks Desktop
Run sync

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