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Yes, You Can Upgrade Directly to Sage 100 2016 From Earlier Versions – Except SQL, Which Requires An Extra Step or Two

June 1, 2016 by Wayne Schulz

This past week I was asked if it was possible to upgrade a very early version of Sage 100 (previously known as MAS 90 or MAS 200) from a level as early as 3.71 to the current version which is Sage 100 2016.

In short, the answer is usually yes.

Here are the details that can help you decide if you can directly upgrade from an older copy of Sage 100 ( MAS90):

MAS 90 is now referred to as Sage 100 Standard
MAS 200 is now referred to as Sage 100 Advanced
MAS 200 SQL is now referred to as Sage 100 Premium
Sage 100 Standard may migrate from 3.71 directly to 2016 without a problem (you will need to be using 3.71 as the starting point)
Sage 100 Advanced may migrate from 3.71 directly to 2016 without a problem (you will need to be using 3.71 as the starting point)
Sage 100 Premium may migrate from 3.74 to 3.71 Providex which is possible with a tool provided by Sage. Essentially this downgrades your data files to Providex. From there upgrade to Sage 100 Standard 4.4 and finally Sage 100 Premium 2016.

Sage 100 ERP 2014 Upgrade: Best Practice Tip

June 10, 2014 by Wayne Schulz

When installing your Sage 100 upgrade here are two planning tips for ensuring the upgrade goes as smoothly as possible.

Increasingly we have seen where Sage 100 upgrades are being performed after-hours or over the weekend. In most cases this is a great time to upgrade your ERP since there’s nobody in the system and you have

Ensure Your Pre-Requisites Are installed

Before the date of your upgrade — run the Sage install routine by clicking Autorun.exe (always run “as administrator” if possible) this program will double check for any needed prerequisite program files. These are often things such as Microsoft C++, Windows Installer, etc. It can take quite a while to load these files so some advance planning is recommended. You do NOT need to allow the autorun to complete. What you’re looking to do is have the autorun verify that all prerequisites have been installed prior to the day you are planning to actually install the upgrade.

The reason to perform this step prior to the upgrade date is you’ll be installing to your file server and in most cases the installation of prerequisite programs such as Microsoft C++ require a reboot. In some cases this will be multiple reboots which is not really convenient if you have 50 people logged into the server midday.

Tip: Run the Autorun.exe after hours when everyone is off the fileserver. The autorun will automatically prompt to install prerequisites as well as to reboot your server (if needed). Unfortunately you WILL need to continue starting the autorun after each server reboot to ensure there are no more prerequisites to be loaded.

Ensure Your Registration Keys Work

Sage updated all customers numbers a few years ago. We’ve seen instances where end users who have not upgraded in several versions (usually 4.2 or earlier) suddenly find that the new registration keys that Sage provided them won’t work. For this reason it’s a good idea to try to enter your registration keys before the day when you actually plan to install. If the keys need to be updated this provides for time to call Sage and request new registration codes.

Sage 100 Upgrade Cost Simplified for 2014

January 22, 2014 by Wayne Schulz

Simplified Sage 100 ERP upgrade pricing is valid only for existing customers presently active on Schulz Consulting support where we have done an upgrade previously.

Only valid for upgrades from 4.3 or higher to the same type of Sage 100 (Standard to Standard, etc) , single companies with 10 or fewer licenses.

STANDARD TERMS

In order to offer a fixed standard price we have some standard terms and conditions – you may read them here.

EXCLUSIONS
Excludes custom report updates that require implementation outside MASCRCW (available for additional cost), Visual Integrator, Scripting, Custom Enhancement upgrades.

INCLUSIONS
Includes all product updates required during the year – to be installed remotely – provided customer remains active on Schulz Support

PRICE FOR EXISTING SCHULZ CUSTOMERS ON SUPPORT ONLY

Base upgrade (1 version upgraded) – done outside Nov 15 – Feb 1: $ 2,500
Base upgrade – done anytime within Nov 15 – Feb 1: $ 7,500
Add’l interim version: $1,000 per version

Example:

Company is using Sage 100 v4.3

Price for upgrade to v2013 is:

Base: $2,500
Interim versions: 2 x $1,000 = $2,000 (V4.4 and 4.5)

ADDITIONAL:
Multiple companies – add $1,000 total for each add’l live company
Over 10 user license – $ 100/ea add’l over ten (ex 40 users is 40-10=30 x 100 = $3,000)
Third party integration – $ 500
Server moves during upgrade – $ 750

TERMS:

Under $5,000 – total amount due in advance prior to scheduling a start
Over $5,000 – 50% due prior to scheduling a start – balance 15 days after go-live

There are four phases to all upgrades as noted above. In the instance that you decide not to fully upgrade (within 15 business days) while we are within one of these phases the appropriate balance of all prior costs is due.

1. Install and configure 30%
2. Test upgrade 30%
3. Go live 30%
4. Post go-live followup – 10%

Example:

Your upgrade fee is quoted as $ 5,000. We complete the install/configure and the test upgrade (30% + 30% = 60%) and you determine for whatever reason you are not ready to complete the upgrade within 15 business days.

The fee due would be 60% of the $ 5,000 upgrade quote or $ 3,000.

If at a later time you determine that you wish to continue with the upgrade you will be quoted separately under a new fee schedule. The amounts paid above are not applied to the new quote.

What’s New In Sage 100 ERP 2014? (pdf)

December 11, 2013 by Wayne Schulz

Sage have released a 25 page guide to the expected new features for Sage 100 ERP 2014. This new update is scheduled to be available in February – March 2014.

Sage 100 ERP 2014 includes several user experience enhancements that help users to be more productive. Enhancements include the ability to use Autocomplete to find customers, vendors, and items faster, keep custom report windows open, and use the search grid window easier.

Custom reports now provides the ability to allow a user to keep the custom report window open after print or preview. This allows users to save time when printing or previewing numerous custom reports.

For more information on the expected new features please download the Sage 100 ERP 2014 Prerelease Guide (pdf)

Reminder: Sage Support for Sage 100 V4.3 Ends 9/30/13

September 11, 2013 by Wayne Schulz

As of 9/30/13 official support for Sage 100 ERP version 4.3 will cease. This means that access to program fixes and tax tables will no longer be possible. Also those customers still using Extended Solutions may find it more difficult (or impossible) to request replacement enhancements.

To view the benefits of upgrading to the latest Sage 100 ERP we’ve arranged for Leeane Lowe of Sage to present a concise one hour overview of the new features (a nice features list is also available online here).

Benefits Of Upgrading to Sage 100 ERP 2013

Join Leanne Lowe, Sage 100 ERP product expert, for this webcast to learn more about the Sage 100 ERP 2013 customer-requested enhancements as well as new cloud services and add-on solutions. See the new feature and functionality enhancements in Sage 100 ERP 2013 across the product in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, Inventory Management, Paperless Office, Sage CRM, Intelligence Reporting, and Credit Card Processing through Sage Exchange. Sign up today and attend this one hour overview to learn how the new Sage 100 ERP 2013 enhancements will benefit your business!
Title: Don’t Delay-Learn Why you should upgrade to Sage 100 2013!

Date: September 11, 2013

Time: 1pm ET

Ensure Your Pre-Requisites Are installed

Ensure Your Registration Keys Work

STANDARD TERMS

Benefits Of Upgrading to Sage 100 ERP 2013

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