The 12xxx set of error codes show up when you try to install or update QuickBooks Desktop. One such error is QuickBooks error 12057. Notably, this error appears due to various connectivity errors. However, insufficient admin privileges may also lead to this error. Various other error codes that come in this category of technical errors are Error 12001, Error 12007, Error 12008 and Error 12057.
What is QuickBooks Error 12057?The QuickBooks Payroll Error 12057 occurs when QuickBooks is unable to connect to the internet due to network timeout or connectivity issues. This error may also occur if there are problems with the SSL settings or if the firewall is blocking QuickBooks from accessing the internet. The primary causes of such error in QuickBooks are as:
- Misconfigured SSL settings.
- Poor internet network.
- The user may be lacking the admin rights mandated to update QuickBooks.
- Incorrect SSL settings may lead to Error 12057.
- Poor internet connectivity can be another primary reason for this error.
- Insufficient admin rights can also provoke Error 12057 while updating QuickBooks Desktop.
