MAS90 Toolbox

The FBSG MAS90 Toolbox is a repository of news, tips, tricks, knowledge, and solutions relating to Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200. Enjoy…

• August 31 2010 : Sage MAS 90 & MAS 200 Version Summary (1 Comment)
  

  Many of us are currently using older versions of Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200.  To show you what you may be missing in the latest version, we've [More...]

  
  
• August 26 2010 : Shortcut to MAS 90 Forms (No Comments)
  

  Sage makes it easy to purchase various pre-printed forms for MAS 90 or  MAS 200. Stop guessing if you've ordered the correct forms for your equipment. View the links below [More...]

  
  
• August 18 2010 : Sage MAS 90 v4.3 (and earlier) Supported Platform Matrix – June 2010 (No Comments)
  

  The Sage MAS 90 Supported Platform Matrix contains hardware, network, and operating system requirements and compatibility statements related to running Sage MAS 90 Software. The attached Sage MAS90 v4.3 Supported Platform [More...]

  
  
• August 18 2010 : Reinitialize P/O Receipt of Goods/Invoice data entry files in Sage MAS 90 and 200 (No Comments)
  

  Purchase Order Receipt of Goods/Invoice Reinitialize List Product: Sage MAS 90 ERP Sage MAS 200 ERP Sage MAS 200 ERP - SQL Server Edition Application: Purchase Order Version Reported: 3.71 Possible Resolution: Note: Use caution when using repair [More...]

  
  
• August 18 2010 : Request admin password for Sage ERP MAS 90 or 200 (No Comments)
  

  Product: Sage ERP MAS 90 Sage ERP MAS 200 Sage ERP MAS 200 - SQL Server Edition Application: Library Master Resolution: Complete the attached Employee Declaration form, and fax or e-mail the document to Sage. Customer [More...]

  
  
• August 18 2010 : F9 and MAS 90 Financial Reporting Update (No Comments)
  

  Effective September 30, 2010, there will be an important change regarding the F9 Financial Reporting module developed by Infor Global Solutions and marketed and sold by Sage. In an effort [More...]

  
  
• August 17 2010 : V-Technologies Release of StarShip 10.1 (No Comments)
  

  V-Technologies has announced the general release of StarShip 10.1. This release adds parcel support to existing freight solution giving customers the ability to ship both small parcel & [More...]

  
  
• August 9 2010 : Important Software Release – Sage ERP MAS Intelligence (No Comments)
  

  Sage MAS Intelligence has been officially released and is ready for download. As soon as Microsoft® announced a retirement date for FRx®, Sage began researching an alternative solution for Sage ERP [More...]

  
  
• August 9 2010 : Sage MAS 90 v3.71 Retired as of September 30 (No Comments)
  

  Sage ERP MAS 90 version 3.71 will be retired as of September 30, 2010. After this date, product updates (including year end) and telephone support will no longer be provided [More...]

  
  
• August 6 2010 : New Payment Options from Sage (No Comments)
  

  Sage has recently announced their new "Easy Pay" option for new purchases of MAS 90 and MAS 200 Accounting Software.   This allows new purchasers of the software to pay the [More...]

  
  
• July 30 2010 : Converting from Quickbooks to Sage MAS 90 (No Comments)
  

  For many businesses, the first accounting software package they use is Quickbooks.  And Quickbooks does the job for a while, but eventually, as the business grows and requires more sophisticated [More...]

  
  
• July 26 2010 : Sage MAS 90 Version 4.3 Service Pack 19 Details (No Comments)
  

  The Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Service Pack 19 Release contains a number of fixes to existing issues in MAS90 Version 4.3. See attached for a detailed listing [More...]

  
  
• July 23 2010 : Sage ERP MAS 90 and 200 Product Updates (No Comments)
  

  Released 07/23/10 from Sage Support - Product Updates for versions 4.40 and 4.30 are now available on Sage Software Online. Both updates include a new Pre-Installation Data Scan utility that identifies potential [More...]

  
  
• July 15 2010 : Sage MAS Intelligence Comparison (No Comments)
  

  As you may know, the Sage MAS Intelligence Report Writer is scheduled to be released shortly. As we've started discussing this new tool with clients, naturally questions have arisen [More...]

  
  
• July 12 2010 : Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Product Roadmap (No Comments)
  

  As many of you know, Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Version 3.71 will be retired at the end of September this year (older versions have been previously retired). [More...]

  
  
• July 1 2010 : Sage MAS 90 and 200 – 941 Form Updates and Tax Table Updates (No Comments)
  

  Released by Sage July 1, 2010: 941 Form Updates and Tax Table Updates on Sage Software Online Updated 941 Forms are now available through the 2010 Q2 Payroll Update. We encourage all [More...]

  
  
• July 1 2010 : Sage ERP MAS 90 and 200 941 Update for HIRE Act (No Comments)
  

  Released by Sage July 1, 2010 Now Available: Sage ERP MAS 90 and 200 941 Update for HIRE Act We strongly encourage all Sage ERP MAS 90 and 200 Payroll customers to [More...]

  
  
• June 28 2010 : Virtualization Options for Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 (No Comments)
  

  Virtualization is an exciting option for many companies looking to minimize the footprint of their servers and have a potentially more cost effective, efficient, and "green" IT infrastructure.   Attached is a [More...]

  
  
• June 27 2010 : Be PCI-DSS Compliant by July 1 – Part II (No Comments)
  

  If you store, process, or transmit cardholder data you must be compliant by July 1, 2010 with the PCI-DSS requirements. PCI-DSS stands for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards. Within the [More...]

  
  
• June 23 2010 : Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 v4.4 Product Update 2 (No Comments)
  

  The second Sage MAS 90 and 200 4.4 Product Update — 4.40.0.2 — is expected to be available by mid-July. Product Update 2 delivers value across the system and in [More...]

  
  
• June 21 2010 : Study Finds Leading Companies are Optimizing Payments Processes to Increase Cash Flow (No Comments)
  

  Sage Press Release McLean , VA - Jun 17, 2010 Sage Payment Solutions-sponsored research by Aberdeen Group finds the most successful businesses unlocking capital trapped in inefficient AR and AP functions Sage North [More...]

  
  
• June 21 2010 : Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200 Support Plans (No Comments)
  

  Sage offers five annual Client Care Support Plans that are designed with your most-frequently requested service options in mind. All Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200 products require a [More...]

  
  
• June 18 2010 : Sage MAS 90 v4.4 Supported Platform Matrix – June 2010 (No Comments)
  

  The Sage MAS 90 Supported Platform Matrix contains hardware, network, and operating system requirements and compatibility statements related to running Sage MAS 90 Software. The attached matrix is an updated document [More...]

  
  
• June 7 2010 : Paperless Office Won’t Display All PDFs (No Comments)
  

  Paperless Office allows Sage MAS 90 to save most forms, Invoices, and Registers as PDF files. All users should be able to see the PDFs files created by other users. [More...]

  
  
• June 3 2010 : Sage MAS Sales Tax (powered by AvaTax) (No Comments)
  

  Sage MAS Sales Tax, Powered by AvaTax makes automation for any business simple. This hosted, Web-based solution automatically performs address validation, sales tax jurisdiction research, and rate calculation—all on the [More...]

  
  
• May 27 2010 : Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Version 4.40 Hot Fix (No Comments)
  

  Released Thursday, May 27, 2010 from Sage: Please be aware that Sage has resolved an issue in the Accounts Receivable module that might be experienced by a specific group [More...]

  
  
• May 20 2010 : Sage KnowledgeSync (2 Comments)
  

  This "Business Alerts on Steroids" product, combines Alerts and Workflow in one package.  With Sage KnowledgeSync, you can monitor your applications for conditions that are important to the business, with an additional [More...]

  
  
• May 20 2010 : BlyMobile Takes Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 “on the Road” (No Comments)
  

  We took a look at Blytheco's BlyMobile software at Sage Insights this week.  It seems to be a game changer for the Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 world, allowing you to basically [More...]

  
  
• May 19 2010 : Sage MAS 200 SQL v4.45 Scheduled for Q4 Release (No Comments)
  

  Sage has announced that Sage MAS 200 SQL v4.45 will be released in the fourth quarter of 2010.  The release will provide a superior ERP solution that combines SQL Server's efficiency [More...]

  
  
• May 18 2010 : Sage Exchange (No Comments)
  

  Sage Exchange is the latest offering from Sage in an effort to automate and streamline a number of historically process intensive accounting activities -- namely paying bills and receiving payments.   [More...]

  
  
• May 17 2010 : Sage MAS 90 and Peachtree by Sage (No Comments)
  

  Sage MAS 90 and Peachtree by Sage Product Comparison Don't know what software to go with? Well we've done all the work for you. Look over our side-by-side features comparison [More...]

  
  
• May 14 2010 : Advanced Budgeting Solutions for Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 (No Comments)
  

  There are a number of solutions available to Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 users for advanced budgeting.  Simple budgeting capabilities are built right into MAS 90 and MAS 200, [More...]

  
  
• May 12 2010 : FRx Replacement – Sage MAS Intelligence Coming Soon (No Comments)
  

  Sage MAS Intelligence will soon be introduced as the FRx replacement product for Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 ERP. On target to be released this summer, Sage MAS Intelligence [More...]

  
  
• May 12 2010 : StarShip and Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 (No Comments)
  

  You or your customers may have received a recent communication from V-Technologies regarding StarShip compatibility with Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 version 4.4. To clarify, the only version of [More...]

  
  
• May 11 2010 : Sage Desktop Deposit Service Offered (No Comments)
  

    Making deposits just got easier. Desktop Deposit is a new technology and service that gives your business the capability to scan your accounts receivable checks from customers to your computer. [More...]

  
  
• May 9 2010 : Sage MAS 200 Version 4.4 Supported Platform Matrix – April 2010 (No Comments)
  

  The Sage MAS 200 Supported Platform Matrix contains hardware, network, and operating system requirements and compatibility statements related to running Sage MAS 200 Software. The attached matrix is an updated document [More...]

  
  
• May 4 2010 : Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Service Update 18 (SU18) reposted (No Comments)
  

  Sage Central News Flash: As of today, Tuesday, May 4th, the Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Service Update 18 (SU18) is reposted on Sage Software Online.The revised SU18 installation files [More...]

  
  
• May 4 2010 : Sage MAS 90 v4.4 Supported Platform Matrix – April 2010 (No Comments)
  

  The Sage MAS 90 Supported Platform Matrix contains hardware, network, and operating system requirements and compatibility statements related to running Sage MAS 90 Software. The attached matrix is [More...]

  
  
• May 3 2010 : How To Create a Custom Lookup in Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 version 4.xx. (No Comments)
  

  Open the program with lookup to customize. Click the magnifying glass icon for the look up. This should bring up the standard lookup. Click CUSTOM. The Lookup Customization Wizard should display. In the [More...]

  
  
• April 30 2010 : Utility To Clear “Payment Today” Field In Cash Receipts (No Comments)
  

  For reasons unknown or maybe due to human error, there are times when invoices are not able to be selected for payment during Cash Receipts. Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 basically think [More...]

  
  
• April 29 2010 : How To Delete A Form Code In Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 (No Comments)
  

  Once a form code is no longer being used in Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200, it’s a good idea to clean up the form selection in order to minimize [More...]

  
  
• April 28 2010 : Multi-Bin Options for Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 (No Comments)
  

  As most Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 users know, the Inventory Module out of the box supports only one bin per item. Accordingly, over the years a number of [More...]

  
  
• April 27 2010 : General Ledger Batch Processing (No Comments)
  

  Since MAS 90 version 4.0, General Ledger has the ability to do batch processing. However, this option is only available with General Journal Entry and Transaction Journal Entry. Navigate to General [More...]

  
  
• April 26 2010 : Opportunity for Sage MAS 90 Users on Old Versions (No Comments)
  

  If you are a Sage customer using an older version of Sage MAS 90 or MAS 200, you can get back onto maintenance (and obtain the latest version) for 50% of the [More...]

  
  
• April 23 2010 : Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 v4.4 Product Update #2 (and #1 (No Comments)
  

  In the Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 v4.4 Product Update 2, scheduled for June 2010, Bank Reconciliation usability will be improved. The new update will allow users to electronically [More...]

  
  
• April 22 2010 : Cash Receipts Error During AR Period End Processing (No Comments)
  

  While attempting to perform Accounts Receivable period end, the message “Unable to perform Accounts Receivable Period End Processing while Cash Receipts Data Entry is in progress (or Cash Receipts Deposits [More...]

  
  
• April 21 2010 : You must be PCI-DSS Compliant by July 1, 2010 (No Comments)
  

  If you store, process, or transmit cardholder data you must be compliant by July 1, 2010 with the PCI-DSS requirements. PCI-DSS stands for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards. Within [More...]

  
  
• April 19 2010 : Your Ability to Process Credit Cards May be at Risk (No Comments)
  

  Beginning July 1, 2010 if you store, process, or transmit cardholder data you must be PCI-DSS compliant. Protect your business and customers by enhancing your payment account data security. PCI-DSS [More...]

  
  
• April 15 2010 : Error #12 after installing Workstation setup for Sage MAS 200 on Microsoft Windows Vista (No Comments)
  

  After installing Workstation Set up on Windows Vista, the following error might occur: In order to troubleshoot this error: Locate the directory where MAS 200 client was installed on the workstation. Update the [More...]

  
  
• April 13 2010 : Paperless Office & Sage MAS 90 v4.4 in 64 Bit (No Comments)
  

  Earlier this month, Sage Software released a fix for allowing Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 v4.4 Paperless Office to work in a Windows 2008 64 bit environment and with [More...]

  
  
• April 12 2010 : Paperless Office & Sage MAS 90 v4.3 in 64 Bit (No Comments)
  

  Earlier this month, Sage Software released a fix for allowing Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 v4.3 Paperless Office to work in a Windows 2008 64 bit environment and with [More...]

  
  
• April 9 2010 : Sage MAS 90 Hidden Utilities (No Comments)
  

  MAS 90 has a number of useful “hidden” utilities that you should be aware of. They can be run from the MAS 90 menu bar->File->Run, and type the utility name. GLWSKA: [More...]

  
  
• April 8 2010 : Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 & Windows 7 Update (No Comments)
  

  Sage now supports Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 versions 4.3 and 4.4 running on Windows 7 with a Hot Fix download from Sage Online. Versions older than 4.3 will [More...]

  
  
• April 2 2010 : Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 4.4 Product Update 1 Pulled (No Comments)
  

  After appearing online Monday - the first product update for Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 v4.4 has been pulled back and is no longer  unavailable. Similarly the SU for Sage [More...]

  
  
• April 2 2010 : Service Update 18 for Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 4.30 (4.30.0.18) released 03/29/10 e MAS 90 and MAS 200 4.30 (4.30.0.18) released 03/29/10 (No Comments)
  

  As of 3/29/10, Service Update 18 is now available for MAS 90and MAS 200 Version 4.3 users. This Service Update resolves all the issues listed in the Release Notes. As always, contact [More...]

  
  
• April 1 2010 : Q2 2010 Tax Table Update for Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 (No Comments)
  

  Note: This Tax Table Update may be used for Library Master versions 4.x and 3.7x. and can be installed on both Windows and SQL versions of Sage MAS 90 and [More...]

  
  
• March 30 2010 : Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Manufacturing Customers using version 4.4 (No Comments)
  

  There is an issue effecting Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Manufacturing Customers on version 4.4 using Bill of Materials and Work Order with Bill of Materials. The issue is related [More...]

  
  
• March 15 2010 : Sage MAS 90 Paperless Office Compatible Fax Servers (No Comments)
  

    For Sage MAS90 and MAS200 Paperless Office users, the following faxing service options are available in the drop down box for Faxing Services:  Faxaway  eFax  MaxEmail  Protus  Generic FAX Service The Generic Fax Service has been [More...]

  
  
• February 26 2010 : Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Supported Platform Matrix – v4.4 (No Comments)
  

  Below are the most recent Supported Platform Matrix documents for Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200 Version 4.4.  These documents contain all of the details related to operating system, [More...]

  
  
• February 25 2010 : Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 v4.4 Ships (No Comments)
  

  The latest version of Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200, Version 4.4, has shipped. For supported platforms and hardware compatibility, please review the following documents: Sage MAS 90 Support Platform Matrix Sage [More...]

  
  
• February 18 2010 : Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Features by Version (No Comments)
  

  With Sage MAS90 and MAS200 Version 4.4 being shipped this week, it makes sense to recap all the great new features that have been added over the last few years.  [More...]

  
  
• February 16 2010 : Sage ACT! Link Status (No Comments)
  

  Sage has just released this bulletin related to the shipment of new MAS90 Version 4.4 and its impact on the ACT! Link to MAS 90: Sage MAS 90 and 200 ERP [More...]

  
  
• February 12 2010 : Windows 7 and Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 (No Comments)
  

  Windows 7 compatibility testing is currently in process for Sage MAS 90 and 200 versions 4.3 and 4.4, and Extended Enterprise Suite versions 1.3 and 1.4. We expect compatibility information to be [More...]

  
  
• February 4 2010 : Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Version 4.4 Coming… (No Comments)
  

  Sage is scheduled to release MAS 90 and MAS 200 version 4.4 on February 15 with many improvements over previous versions. This new version will bring Inventory Management, Purchase Order [More...]

  
  
• February 2 2010 : How To Delete a Form Code (No Comments)
  

  Once a form code is no longer being used in Sage MAS  90 0r MAS 200, it's  a good idea to clean up form selection in order to minimize the [More...]

  
  
• January 25 2010 : “Check Printing in Progress” Error Messages (No Comments)
  

    Some common Sage MAS90 and MAS200 errors when trying to print checks is “Check printing in progress”, “other check printing in progress”, or “bank code in use by another task”; [More...]

  
  
• January 18 2010 : Sage MAS 90 Financial Reporting Update (No Comments)
  

    Microsoft has announced an end of support date of December 31, 2012 for FRx. Accordingly, Sage has announced that this summer they will start shipping "Business Insights Intelligence" as an [More...]

  
  
• January 15 2010 : Selecting Multiple Non-Consecutive Accounts When Printing Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 4.x Reports (No Comments)
  

    Ever wanted to run a report for a group of accounts that are not consecutive? Instead of running the same report several times to achieve the desired result, the accounts [More...]

  
  
• January 12 2010 : How To Make a One-Sided Journal Entry (No Comments)
  

    Occasionally, you might find the General Ledger out-of-balance. This might be due to data corruption, a Sales Journal posting out-of-balance, or a number of other scenarios. However, Sage MAS 90 [More...]

  
  
• January 11 2010 : W2 Printing Issue with Sage MAS 90 Service Pack 17 (No Comments)
  

    If you apply service update 17 for MAS 90 and MAS200 version 4.3, W2 form printing may experience issues. The Data Dictionary appears to lose the Cobra fields. Sage is [More...]

  
  
• January 9 2010 : Sage MAS 90 and Windows 7 (No Comments)
  

    From a recent report from a Sage spokesperson: Sage MAS 90 and 200 will support Windows 7, 32-bit with version 4.4, scheduled for release in early February 2010. In addition, the intent [More...]

  
  
• January 6 2010 : Form Doesn’t Print All the Information (No Comments)
  

    ISSUE: A Form (like a sales order or invoice) will look fine when previewed on the viewer, but when attempted to be printed to the printer information is lost and printed [More...]

  
  
• December 31 2009 : Sage Strategy for Supporting Older Versions of Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 (No Comments)
  

    There have been a lot of questions about how long Sage will continue to support older versions of MAS 90 and MAS 200.  They recently reported the following update to their [More...]

  
  
• December 28 2009 : Financial Reporting and FRx Plans – Update (No Comments)
  

  Sage has announced that they are committed to ensuring compatibility with FRx Desktop, but Microsoft has announced an end of support date of December 31, 2012. As a result, going [More...]