QuickBooks “Could Not Complete the Current Action” PDF Fix

QuickBooks “Could Not Complete the Current Action” PDF Fix

If QuickBooks Desktop throws a “missing component” or “could not complete the current action” error while printing or emailing a PDF, the built-in Tool Hub usually isn’t enough.

This is almost always a hang-up with the Microsoft XPS Document Writer, which QuickBooks uses as a bridge to generate PDF files.

The Fix: Toggle the XPS Document Writer

Refreshing the Windows feature forces the driver to re-initialize and usually clears the error instantly.

  1. Press Win + R on the keyboard.
  2. Type optionalfeatures and hit Enter.
  3. Scroll down to Microsoft XPS Document Writer.
  4. If it is uncheck, check it to turn the XPS writer on.
  5. Restart QuickBooks and the PDF functions should be restored
  1. If XPS Writer is already checked, Uncheck the box and click OK (this disables it).
  2. Close the Optional Feature menu and re-open the menu again, Check the box, and click OK to re-enable it.
  3. Restart QuickBooks and the PDF functions should be restored.