Sage 100

Consulting and Upgrades

What Are the Sage 100 Prerequisites Needed Before An Installation or Upgrade?

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Are you installing Sage 100 or Sage 100c and wondering what Microsoft prerequisite files may be needed? Sage has this handy document available in their knowledgebase which describes the exact prerequisite files needed before Sage 100 will install.

Sage 100 ERP Prerequisites

Note: Prerequisites are installed when the installation is ran through the Autorun.exe application. You can also manually install prequisites from the Prerequisites folder under the installation image/CD (for Sage 100 ERP workstation clients its located under the …mas90\wksetup\ folder)

Sage 100 ERP 2013 (retired)

  • .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (See Related Resources)
  • .NET Framework 4.0 (See Related Resources)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Runtime Libraries (Prerequisites\VC 2005 SP1 Redist\vcredist_x86.exe), (Prerequisites\VCRedist\vcredist_x86.exe)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Runtime Libraries (Prerequisites\vcredist_x86.exe)

Sage 100 ERP 2014 – 2017

  • .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (See Related Resources)
  • .NET Framework 4.0 (See Related Resources)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Runtime Libraries (Prerequisites\VC 2005 SP1 Redist\vcredist_x86.exe), (Prerequisites\VCRedist\vcredist_x86.exe)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Runtime Libraries (Prerequisites\VC2010\vcredist_x86.exe)
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 for Office Runtime (Prerequisites\VSTO Runtime\vstor40_x64.exe (vstor40_x86.exe, for Windows 32-bit OS)
  • Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 SP2 (Prerequisites\MsSqlServerCE\SSCERuntime_x86-ENU.msi)

 

Sage 100 Payroll 2.0 – First Look

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Sage have released a set of 3 videos spotlighting changes they expect to introduce in Sage 100 Payroll 2.0 which is slated for release with Sage 100 2018.

With this update, Sage brings payroll to business framework standards which means many underlying data tables will be updated and standard reports become customizable with the use of Crystal Reports.

All features shown below are subject to change until final release.

 

Sage 100 Payroll 2.0 Setup

Highlights: 

  • Can now begin processing the next payroll quarter without closing the last
  • Benefit codes are now referred to as time off
  • All time off descriptions can be changed (previously only 3rd)
  • Can reset time off limits based on employee anniversary date

 

Sage 100 Payroll 2.0 Employee Maintenance

Highlights:

  • Employee name up to 40 characters
  • Up to 25 character middle name
  • Up to 4 character suffix
  • The main tab adds second phone number, extension, and phone type drop box along with primary number checkbox
  • New medical coverage fields which are stored in a calendar year history file
  • Up to 9 separate pay rates

 

 

Sage 100 Payroll 2.0 – New Payroll Setup Wizard

Highlights:

    • Setup multiple state and tax jurisdictions
    • Time Off replaces Benefits terminology
    • Reset time off at end of benefit year or employee anniversary date
    • Deductions can prompt to recalculate all deductions or only automatic deductions
    • Payroll history now retained at least 4 years
    • eFiling check history retained at least 4 years

What’s New In Sage 100 and Sage 100c 2017?

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Sage 100 and Sage 100c version 2017 is now officially released. While much of the enhancements are “under the hood” – meaning compatibility with the most current operating systems – there are several user interface enhancements that can be enjoyed by nearly all users of Sage 100.

Some of the top enhancements:

  • New Sage 100 Launcher
  • Enhanced Auto-Complete
  • Search for Empty Fields in Lookup Windows
  • Commodity Codes for Level 3 Credit Card Processing
  • Accounts Receivable ACH Payments
  • Resizable Report Fonts

For a more complete list of the new Sage 100 and Sage 100c Version 2017 Upgraded Features visit the DSD Blog here.

Sage 100c Cloud Hosting Questions and Answers (FAQ)

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Sage 100c is the next generation of Sage 100 accounting. Initially, Sage 100c’s primary difference is pricing – with Sage 100c being sold on subscription instead of requiring an often larger up-front payment for the initial purchase. There has been some confusion over what the “c” in Sage 100c means. Some users conclude that the “c” stands for cloud.  While that is a popular belief, in reality, the c simply distinguishes a new updated look for Sage 100.  You’ll hear some people refer to it also by the name “c-line”.

Interested in taking your Sage 100c to the cloud? Here are answers to many questions that we’ve received about the new “c-line” of Sage 100 accounting software as it pertains to hosting the software in the cloud.

 

What’s new with Sage 100c?

To start with, beginning January 1, 2017, Sage will sell only Sage 100c to new and off-plan customers (those off plan for greater than three months under the Sage guidelines). Sage 100c is only sold based upon subscription which means purchasing requires less upfront payment than any prior version.

Click here for a free PDF download of What’s New In Sage 100 2017 (no registration)

Sage 100c also features a modern user interface and offers the availability of integration to Job Ops (aka Sage 100c Manufacturing), Sage Inventory Advisor Basics (requires Gold+ maintenance) and additional Sage Inventory Advisor licenses (requires Gold+ maintenance).

 

Does the “C” In Sage 100c Mean I Can Run It In The Cloud?

Yes. Although prior versions of Sage 100 had similar capabilities. The Sage 100c product wasn’t expanded to include added cloud functionality although the use of the “c” in the product name seems to be primarily to open customer’s minds to the possibility of hosting Sage 100c.

If you choose to host Sage 100c in the cloud you’ll do so by either creating your own cloud server or using the services of a cloud hosting provider who typically have experience with the setup and maintenance of Sage 100c in the cloud.

Can I Still Host Sage 100c Even If My Company Uses Enhancements or Third-Party Integrations?

In almost every case the answer is yes. Whether you are using Starship, Scanforce, Scanco, ACS Group Multi-Bin, DSD Business System Enhancements or a wide variety of other third party integrations you will be able to host your Sage 100 in the cloud.

Third-party cloud hosting providers can typically accommodate almost any configuration of Sage 100c. Be sure to ask whether they have experience with Sage and if so, how much.

How Much Does Hosting For Sage 100c Cost?

Pricing is dependent on the configuration and number of users. Expect a starting price of about $65 per user per month (min 5 users) for basic hosting which includes the server, configuration, backups, maintenance and support for your cloud access questions. You’ll pay more if you require Microsoft Office licenses.

Your Sage 100c subscription is in addition to your hosting cost.

Cloud hosting makes the most financial sense for:

  • Companies with multiple small office locations that lack IT resources to manage a server
  • Security-conscious companies who want to split off the accounting from the company servers
  • Companies that are already committed to hosting their applications in the cloud for easier access from anywhere

Are There Other Benefits To Hosting Sage 100c In The Cloud?

The two biggest benefits are:

  1. Easy access to your accounting system from anywhere at any time provided you have reliable Internet
  2. Tighter security – by off-loading the backups and anti-virus / malware protection your accounting system will not be as widely exposed to a system failure as it would if it was sitting on a company local server sharing resources with dozens of non-accounting users.

Perhaps the biggest advantage cloud hosting offers is that you can migrate on and off relatively easily. If you’re not happy with the performance of on-premises or cloud – you can easily switch between on or the other.

For more information and detailed pricing on Sage 100c hosting you may want to contact Robert Eppele ( robert.eppele@gotomyerp.com or 877-888-5525 x704 ). Robert has been a great source of help in assisting Sage 100c users with moving from on-premises to the cloud.

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How To Delete A Credit Card in Sage 100

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The Sage 100 knowledgebase offers this advice for removing a credit card from a customer account:

  1. Open Accounts Receivable, Main menu, Customer Maintenance
  2. For Customer No., select the customer
  3. Click the Additional tab
  4. If deleting Primary Credit Card, highlight the Card ID and press the Delete key
  5. For non-primary cards click Credit Cards button to open Customer Credit Card Maintenance
  6. Select the Card ID from the lookup
  7. Click Delete (if the Delete button is not available, the card is the Primary Card)
  8. Close the Customer Credit Card Maintenance window
  9. Back in Customer Maintenance, click Accept

I have discovered another reason the delete button may be grayed out.

Why Is The Delete Button Grayed Out When Attempting To Remove A Customer Credit Card?

If you are attempting the deletion from a user account without the Sage 100 user rights to REMOVE a customer, then you will also see the DELETE button as grayed out until you assign the appropriate Sage 100 rights as shown below.

The user must be assigned to at least one role where the REMOVE option is checked or they will see a grayed out delete button when trying to delete a customer credit card – even if they follow all the instructions above.

 

 

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