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Sage MAS 90 Service Updates Now Quarterly

September 7, 2009 by Wayne Schulz

The last service update for Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 version 4.3 was issued 6/29/09. According to several consultants who have contacted us – Sage has told them that service updates will be issued on a quarterly basis instead of monthly.

Service updates for Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 are released for the most current version of the software only (currently 4.3) and contain a bundle of fixes which are self-installing and correct noted issues.

Users of older supported versions of MAS 90 (prior to the current level) will still need to load program fixes individually as the service update bundles will continue to only be released for the current levels.

Please consult with a competent Sage Business Partner prior to installing any service updates. These fixes contain program changes which could cause any enhancements (including Sage’s Extended Solutions) to stop working.

In general we recommend loading service updates for MAS 90 only if you (or your Sage Business Partner) are in the process of logging a support case with Sage or see that a program patch or service update fixes a specific issue that you are experiencing.

In all instances, we recommend you contact your Sage Business Partner for advise on when and how to load any service updates before trying to install them yourself.

Sage Service Updates – MAS 90 and MAS 200 Version 4.3

Fixed! – Default printer may now be assigned to standard reports and standard form codes after applying MAS 90 service update 23

April 30, 2009 by Wayne Schulz

Users of Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 may now correctly assign their default Windows printer to standard forms and reports.

This was always an option in the accounting software – however unfortunately it didn’t work (see Sage RES 490593).

As reported in the knowledgebase article (remember this applies only to version 4.2 as the issue was fixed with an upgrade to 4.3 or application of service update 23+ for v4.2
):

Reports should print to the Windows default printer when the standard report setting or form code is selected if the Use workstation default printer for standard report setting and Use Workstation Default Printer for Standard Form Code check boxes are selected.

Link: Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Service Update 23 for version 4.2

Update for Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 2009 941 and other tax changes now available

March 26, 2009 by Wayne Schulz

Kudos to Robert Wood, a Central Florida Sage MAS 90, MAS 200, Businessworks and Peachtree consultant, for spotting the release of Service Update 10 for Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 version 4.3.

This release changes the MAS90 and MAS200’s version of the IRS Form 941 to meet new federal guidelines mandated for 2009. Below are some of the instructions that you’ll need to follow in order to make this change.

We recommend only installing updates after conferring with your Sage Business Partner. They have the experience to tell you whether you’ll also need to upgrade any third party solutions (usually not) or if you’ll need to perform any secondary steps when installing the service update.

Please be sure to read the installation instructions on this update thoroughly. If you’re printing the 941 form so that you can file it then you’ll have some additional manual steps (outlined below) in order to complete the update.

If you have no need for the latest 941 or other payroll tax related enhancements and are not otherwise experiencing any issues with error conditions then I recommend not loading service updates (Exception – I will always load service updates during the initial upgrade).

941 Form and Schedule B 2009 Update:

Quarterly 941 Printing has been updated for the 2009 IRS changes to the 941 Form.

The following fields have been added:

COBRA Premium Assist. Payments
Individuals Provided COBRA Assist.
The following fields have been removed:
Prior Quarter Social Sec/Medicare
Additions to Federal Tax
Additions to Social Sec/Medicare

The 941 Form and Schedule B have been updated with 2009 IRS changes to the form.
Changes are applicable to Report Formats “Entire Form”, “Pre-printed Form” and “Worksheet”.

Entire Form:
Lines 12a and 12b have been added to the 941 Form
Lines 7e through 7h have been removed from the 941 Form
The year on the 941 Form has been changed to 2009
Changes to the text of the 941 Form and Schedule B

Pre-printed Form:
Amounts will print for lines 12a and 12b.
Amounts will no longer print for lines 7e through 7h

NOTE: The “Pre-printed Form” format has been designed based on the downloaded 941.pdf
from the IRS website. Since the IRS has not yet released the alignment requirements for the
“Pre-printed” format it is recommended either the “Entire Form” or “Worksheet” formats be used.

If you use the “Pre-printed Form” format the alignment may need to be adjusted or the form may
need to modified.

Instructions:
If you are on 4.30.0.xx (regardless of service update) and have done 941 processing in prior
years before installing 4.30 Service Update 10 you will need to process the following:

1. Using Windows Explorer, browse to the ..\MAS90\Reports directory and rename the following
files in the ..\###-###\ and ..\###-xxx\ folders (xxx = company code) if present:
• PR941A.rpt (example: pr941a.rpt.2008 report)
• PRSCHB.rpt (example: prschb.rpt 2008 report)
• PR941P.rpt (example: pr941p.rpt 2008 report)
• PRSCHP.rpt (example: prschp.rpt 2008 report)

2. Install Service Update 10.

3. Open Payroll / Period End / Quarterly 941 Printing. Click ‘OK to the message “The Crystal
RPT file for ###-xxx (xxx being company code) does not exist. The default form will be used.
Ok”.

Worksheet:
Lines 12a and 12b have been added to the Quarterly 941
Lines 7e through 7h have been removed from the Quarterly 941 Worksheet
Changes to the text of the Quarterly 941 Worksheet

Download Service Update for supported versions of MAS 90 or MAS 200

MAS90 Service Update for 4.30 Released (SU 9)

March 5, 2009 by Wayne Schulz

Sage Software have released their service update 9 for Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200. These service updates are cumulative and contain all prior fixes. To update your Sage MAS 90 or MAS 200 please first make a backup, verify that you have no third party enhancements which may require and update and then download the fix from our link below.

As a general rule of thumb we recommend that if you are NOT experiencing any issues with your Sage MAS 90 or MAS 200 that you not install the update UNLESS advised to do so by a competent Sage consultant. Generally we always update to the latest service update prior to calling Sage for any technical support issues because their advise will almost always be to update to the latest release.

We recommend you always work with a competent Sage Business Partner to assist in updating your software. Please always back up your data prior to any major updates.

Link: Download Sage MAS 90 Service Update 9

Sage MAS90 4.3 Service Update 9

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MAS90 and MAS200 v4.20 Service Update 14 Is Released

April 11, 2008 by Wayne Schulz

Service update 14 for Sage MAS 90 and 200 version 4.20 has been released and is now available for download. If you’ve been experiencing any issues with your system, check the list of corrected issues If your issues has been fixed, download the latest service update 14 for Sage MAS 90 or MAS 200 here. If you have not been experiencing any issues then you don’t need to load the service update. Tip: Remember that if you have Extended Solutions you MUST get an updated set of solutions PRIOR to installing the service updates.

941 Form and Schedule B 2009 Update:

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