This is probably the most commor error that occurs in Sage Accpac ERP, “Control not properly installed” and occurs because you do not have sufficient rights on the workstation.
Solution:
Add the User to the Local “Power User” group for the computer
OR, Give specific permissions (Read and Write to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE key, AND Grant Full Access to the program files folder usually C:\Program Files\Sage Software\Sage Accpac\)
Just a small bit of information that might help you out, it can be a difficult error to resolve unless you know the cause.
Sage Accpac wants to know your opinion. Sage Accpac now has a website that allows you to vote on new features and enhancements in Sage Accpac. You can add your own or vote on others. You can also track your enhancements and see which get implemented in future releases. This is a great way to influence the future of Sage Accpac to better fit your business or your day to day activities.
It is always nice to see how other business’s use Sage Accpac, the video below shows you an excellent example of how Sage Accpac can bring together all aspects of your company. This is possible because everything you entered, is entered once. The value of this to a business is most times unmeasurable. Have a look at the case study outlining a sucessful implementation of Sage Accpac ERP, Sage Accpac CRM and 3rd party software warehousing solution.
One of the biggest struggles with Sage Accpac is getting access to the data you need quickly and easily. Indicee, is a web based system that is easy to use and integrates with Sage Accpac to quickly generate important information about your business.
Have a look at this Sage Accpac quick start video to see how it works:
With the release of Sage Accpac ERP v5.6, Accpac is now officially support Windows 7 by Sage Software. If your planning your Windows 7 upgrade shortly make sure to plan to upgrade your accounting software to ensure it is compatible.
Some other important releases by Sage Accpac for compatibility:
Excel 2007 and Financial Reporter: Sage Accpac ERP v5.3b GL Service Pack 2 or v5.4A – KB ARTICLE
Sage Accpac ERP and Windows Vista Compatibility: System Manager 5.4A SP3 and all the latest 5.4A service packs – here is the check List
Sage will be releasing a US Payroll Tax update for Sage Accpac ERP. This will be availble January 28th, 2010. For more information regarding the payroll tax update please contact Unisoft at 604-926-3398.
The Sage Accpac Version 5.6 release can be summed up by improved performance and productivity enabling you to accomplish more tasks in less time. The highlights of the upgrade:
Sage Accpac Intelligence: a new easy to use business intelligence and reporting tool
Support for new IT infrastructure including virtualization and Windows 7
Enhanced cash flow and integrated customer inquiry tool (originally AR inquiry)Â
Improved inventory mangementÂ
Bank Reconciliation has been completely redesignedÂ
New functionality in Payroll to descrease penalties and feesÂ
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Unisoft (Vancouver) has started this new blog to post updates on Sage ACCPAC products including the various services we provide: CRM, data repair, consulting, training, report design, customization, Microsoft networking and more.