You need to upgrade your file to 2012 first before you can go to 2017.

Click link below to download the 2012 trial version to upgrade to 2012.

https://community.intuit.com/articles/1145869-converting-from-microsoft-small-business-accounting

Resolution for 'businessaccounting issue: 'Upgraded from 2008' available: Yes.

The businessaccounting issue or error code is a known issue in Quickbooks Online (QBO) and/or Quickbooks. Support for this issue is available either by self-service or paid support options. Experts are available to resolve your Quickbooks issue to ensure minimal downtime and continue running your business. First try to resolve the businessaccounting issue yourself by looking for a resolution described in the article. If it is a complex businessaccounting issue or you are unable to solve the issue, you may contact us by clicking here or by using other businessaccounting support options.

For more information about resolving issues related to businessaccounting in Quickbooks/QBO or to get support for the issue 'Upgraded from 2008', click the link below: