# Fix QuickBooks Desktop Error: Subscription Has Lapsed


If you are coming across the **[QuickBooks error “subscription has lapsed,”](https://qbsenterprisesupport.com/quickbooks-desktop-subscription-error/)** then this issue needs to be resolved at the earliest, as it also infers that you can no longer use the different functionalities of QuickBooks. This error says that your QuickBooks Desktop subscription has expired. The current discussion shall explain the process to verify the subscription status and shall also unfold the multiple solutions for resolving the subscription lapsed error. So, keep reading.
## Steps to fix Subscription has lapsed error in QB Desktop
This section explains the several solutions to fix the subscription lapsed error. So, follow this section carefully.
### Solution 1: Updating the billing info
This solution requires updating the billing information in the Customer Account Management (CAMPs) portal. The steps are
* Start by logging in as an admin user to **Customer Account Management Portal (CAMPs)**.
* Now, choose QuickBooks Desktop from the list of products and services
* Follow up by clicking on the **QuickBooks product information**.
* Click on the **Edit** tab beside the Payment Method, and then revisit your payment information. When finished, choose the **Save** and **Close** option.
* Now, run QuickBooks Desktop, and make a move to the **Help** tab.
* Following that, choose the option to **Manage My License**.
* Afterwards, click on the **Online Sync License Data** option.

### Solution 2: Update QuickBooks
One of the prime causes of the subscription errors in QuickBooks is if QuickBooks isn’t updated. As such, users should make a move to the Help tab, and from there, opt for the **[Update QuickBooks](https://qbsenterprisesupport.com/update-quickbooks-to-latest-release-version/)** Desktop option. Proceed ahead, and finally click on Get Updates. If the latest updates are already set up, then follow the next solution.

### Solution 3: Download the QuickBooks Tool Hub
* Start by downloading **[QuickBooks Tool Hub](https://qbsenterprisesupport.com/quickbooks-tool-hub/)** from Intuit, and then install this tool.
* Now, run the QuickBooks Desktop Tool Hub, and from there, opt for the Installation Issues tab.
* Subsequent to that, the user needs to choose the **[QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool](https://qbsenterprisesupport.com/quickbooks-install-diagnostic-tool/)** and run the scan to allow the tool to fix any issues in the Windows components and other installation issues confronting QuickBooks.
* Afterwards, hit **OK** and run **QuickBooks Desktop**.
* If the QuickBooks subscription error is still persisting, then rename the EntitlementDataStore.ecml file.

#### Solution 4: Delete the EntitlementDataStore.ecml file.
* First of all, navigate to the following location:
* C:\ProgramData\Intuit\Entitlement Client\v8 (or v6)
* Herein, search for the EntitlementDataStore.ecml file, and then proceed by right-clicking it on the file.
* Afterwards, hit on Delete, and then tap on Yes to reiterate your consent.
* Now, run QuickBooks Desktop and check if the subscription error in QuickBooks has been dealt with.

#### Conclusion
In this segment we try to give you the best way to get rid of the "subscription has lapsed" error in QuickBooks. Hopefully, by performing the above steps, your issue has been resolved now. If you have any doubt and are still unsure or require technical assistance, then call our technical support team at **1–800–761–1787**. You can speak to our experts at **[QuickBooks Desktop Error Support](https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/594469655693164747/3583890108314534478)**; they will provide you immediate guidance for your problem.