Sage Conversion Questions
Sage Conversion Questions
Short, direct answers to the questions we're asked most about Sage to QuickBooks conversions and Sage 50 Quantum downgrades.
Should I close my books in Sage 50 before converting to QuickBooks?
No, a close is not required, but closing first rolls prior results into retained earnings and locks old periods, which affects your converted balances.
ConversionDo I need QuickBooks Desktop installed to convert Sage 50 to QuickBooks Online?
No, not always: a Desktop install is only needed when the data is staged through a Desktop company file before it reaches QuickBooks Online.
ConversionCan two Sage 50 companies be merged into one QuickBooks company?
Yes. Two Sage 50 companies can be converted into a single QuickBooks company, with accounts, names, and history combined into one file.
ConversionWill Sage 50 sales tax codes and rates convert to QuickBooks?
It depends on the file: tax codes usually map to QuickBooks tax rates and agencies, but some setup after the move is common.
ConversionWill reconciled transactions stay reconciled after converting from Sage 50 to QuickBooks?
It depends on the file and the method; where cleared status cannot carry over, a starting balance and a first QuickBooks reconciliation restore it.
ConversionWill my Sage 50 departments convert to QuickBooks classes?
Yes, Sage 50 departments are the natural counterpart to QuickBooks classes, and we map them in most conversions.
Sage 50Sage 50 error: "The header cannot be read from the data source
Sage 50 cannot read the identifying structure at the start of your company data, which points to a damaged, incomplete, or mismatched file.
Sage 50You cannot use this utility to import transactions into a shared company
Sage 50 blocks an import because the company is in multi-user shared mode; it wants exclusive access first.
Sage 50You cannot remove the password for the administrator (sysadmin)" in Sage 50
Sage 50 blocks you from deleting the sysadmin password outright; here is what the rule means and how to work around it.
ConversionWill my Sage 50 chart of accounts convert cleanly to QuickBooks?
Usually yes, most accounts map across, but account types and numbering gaps often need remapping, which we handle as part of the conversion.
Sage 50Web service call to get the server time failed" in Sage 50
Sage 50 could not read the clock from the computer hosting your company data, which usually points to a network or connection fault.
Sage 50This is a Test company and cannot be switched to an Active company
Sage 50 flags your company file as a test company and blocks the switch to active status; here is why and what to do.