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Sage Payroll Update 2.18.5 Available Now

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Sage just released the latest version of their Sage 100 / Sage 100cloud Payroll module.

This update is for Sage 100 2018.1+ users and can be installed independently of the main Sage 100 product updates.

If you are using a version of Sage 100 prior to v2018 you need to update your payroll by using the product update or IRD (Interim Release Download) for that version.

Payroll Version 2.18.5 is for users of Sage 100 2018.1+ and features these enhancements:

  • Check and  Direct Deposit Stub Sort Options – A sort by field has been added to the printing window to allow sorting by Employee
  • Number, Employee Name, Employee Department and Name (if you use departments)
  • Salary Equalization Utility – Added to Time Track and used to adjust employee pay amounts in Time Track
  • Payroll Conversion Wizard – Locat tax conversion options expanded
  • Certified Payroll Reporting – Added to the Payroll reports menu

You can download the Sage 100 Payroll 2.18.5 update from here and read the what’s new details here (pdf).

As always, we recommend you consult with your Sage partner prior to installing any updates. If you have third-party integrations you’ll need to be sure that the integrations are compatible with this new release as well.

 

Sage 100 Year-End 2018 Version Requirements

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As the year-end approaches, we’ve begun receiving calls from our customers about what version of Sage 100 or Sage 100cloud they should adopt in preparation for year-end processing.

In advance of the 12/31 year-end, an interim release download ( IRD )  is typically made available.  This download contains last-minute fixes to prepare your payroll or accounts payable system for W2 or 1099 filing. It may also include other changes required by last-minute tax law updates.

Sage 100 Versions required to install IRD and process year end:

  •  2016 PU5
  • 2017 PU1 or higher
  • 2018 PU2 or higher

Sage 100 v2018 users need this Payroll 2.0 Versions for processing year-end:

  • Sage 100 2018 users need Payroll 2.18.5 (available in mid-Nov)
  • Payroll tax table update ( TTU )will be available for 2016 and 2017 (Payroll for 2018 uses an Internet download to receive tax updates)
  • Payroll 2.0 does NOT require a TTU. Tax information is maintained in CLAD and system table changes will be pushed down via the Payroll Tax Update within the software.
  • Available December 19th (estimated)

Most importantly, please remember that this is the last year for Sage 100 2016 to receive any year-end related updates. If you are using this version of Sage 100 then, at the latest,  you will want to upgrade in the early part of 2019.

Please refer to the follow Sage KB article for information on the supported Sage 100 and Sage 100cloud versions.

 

Sage 100 2018 Product Update 4 Available for Download

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Sage has just released the latest product update 4 for their Sage 100 accounting product.

Before installing the update be certain to check with your Sage partner. If you are using any 3rd party enhancements you also should verify (and in many cases reinstall them) compatibility.

Product updates are self-installable bundles of fixes. These updates often contain new features which have been added between the major update releases (Sage 100 2019 ETA March 2019).

Sage 100 2018.4 is available for both Sage 100 and Sage 100cloud users.

New to this release:

  • Credit card EMV chip support
  • Processing payment cards with EMV chips through Paya (formerly Sage Payment
    Solutions) is supported when using the following card readers:

    • Ingenico ipp320
    • Equinox L5300
  • Consolidate multiple sales orders onto one invoice inside Shipping Data Entry
  • Sage University videos accessed from within Sage 100
  • Click here for the full list (pdf)

Notable fixes include: 

Beginning with Payroll 2.0 for Sage 100 2018 the payroll updates are installed separately. The latest payroll release 2.18.4 was also released and users can download that update from here.

Schulz Consulting provides consulting services for all versions of Sage 100 and Sage 100cloud. Based in Glastonbury  Connecticut, we service all of the New England areas including New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Whether you are looking for a Sage 100 second opinion, an upgrade to your existing system or perhaps a new Sage 100cloud implementation — we can provide assistance.

Pricing is all fixed fee for Sage 100 and Sage 100cloud consulting. We support all versions and platforms of Sage 100.

Some of the integrated third-party solutions which we work with include:

  • V-Technologies – Starship Shipping for Sage 100
  • Scanforce Warehouse Management
  • DSD Multi-Bin for Sage 100 Inventory
  • Avalara Sales Tax Integration to Sage 100
  • DSD InstaDocs for Sage 100
  • xkzero iSales and Getx search
  • cimcloud / Website Pipeline ecommerce
  • ROI Consulting – IN-SYNCH

 

Please make a backup first and check with your Sage partner before installing any product updates or enhancements.

For more information and to review the expected release schedule for future Sage 100 updates please visit this link.

Error 13 PR_ConvertToFramework When Upgrading Sage 100cloud Payroll 2018 / 2.0

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We’ve seen several reports from users upgrade Sage 100cloud payroll to 2018 from an earlier version.

The error message reportedly occurs upon the second re-migration / conversion. Typically users will migrate and convert data once to test and configure. Then when ready to go live the data files are remigrated and converted.

It is during this remigration that the following error appears:

Error 13 PR_ConvertToFramework

Although Sage has yet to list the issue in their knowledgeable, the workaround appears to be:

Copy the PRX.SOA ( Payroll Miscellaneous Tax Rate File ) from the PREVIOUS (old) version of Sage 100 into the new Sage 100cloud 2018 PR folder.

This will reportedly allow the second migration to continue without error.

The following files contain the Payroll Tax Tables; they are stored in the ..\Mas90\PR\ folder ( Note: You only need to copy the PRX.SOA):

PRU – P/R Tax Table Master File
PRW – P/R Special Tax Calculation Master File
PRV – P/R Filing Status Master File
PR_09 – P/R Special Tax Calculation Tables
PRX – P/R Miscellaneous Tax Rate File
Note: All files listed above will have a .soa file extension (ex. PRU.soa)

As always, make backups of your data before changing any files. Please consult your Sage partners prior to making changes.

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