Business Systems Error Code
Systems & Devices
Business Systems

H505 | Host configuration problem

Industry
Systems & Devices
Canonical
/systems/business-systems/error-codes/h505/
Last Updated
Feb 27, 2026
Summary

The client could not complete multi-user access because the host configuration was not acceptable.

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What This Code Means

H505 is commonly associated with host-side configuration preventing a workstation from accessing a shared company file in multi-user mode. It typically points to hosting settings, network name resolution, or required services not being reachable as expected.

Where Users Usually See This Code

  • Sign-in, licensing, or activation flows
  • Company file or dataset access steps
  • Multi-user or hosted setups
  • Sync or update operations

Why This Code Appears

  • A required service, permission, or configuration step failed
  • A file or database resource could not be opened reliably
  • Network name resolution or connectivity was interrupted
  • The product detected a validation or state mismatch

What Typically Happens Next

  • The workflow stops and prompts for retry
  • A limited error message is shown to the user
  • Support logs may contain the full cause

What This Code Is Not

  • It is not the same as a payment network response code
  • It is not guaranteed to be a data loss event

Troubleshooting Checklist

  • Confirm the product version and the exact code/message shown
  • Check whether the issue occurs on one device or for all users
  • Verify file paths, permissions, and required services are running
  • Confirm network stability if multi-user or hosted
  • Retry after a controlled restart of the application and host services
  • If the issue persists, follow vendor support guidance with logs

Notes And Edge Cases

Many business codes are intentionally non-specific; context and logs are required for precise diagnosis.

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