Convert from Sage 50 to QuickBooks Desktop

convert Sage 50 to QuickBooks Desktop

Convert from Sage 50 to QuickBooks Desktop involves the process of transferring your business financial data from Sage 50 accounting software to QuickBooks Desktop. This process can be important for businesses looking to switch to QuickBooks Desktop for various reasons, such as enhanced features, better user experience, or compatibility with other applications.

There are times and cases when for certain reasons we need a ‘swap of data from one platform to another. For instance, when trying to shift from Sage 50 to QuickBooks or vice versa can be one such scenario when the ‘conversion’ might be required. Also, there are cases when one might want to Convert Sage 50 to QuickBooks Desktop. So, how does one gets this done, well here are some of the main solutions and methods to get your job done in a jiffy.

Note: there are times, when during the process of conversion you might get a ‘Something went wrong’ message, for this, it is advised to get some professional help.

To Review the Requirements for the Conversion

As usual and expected, it is advised to ensure that you have available with you all the requirements for conversion. In this case, we are talking about Conversion tools, let us take a look at some of them:

  • Processor– 500 MHz Intel Pentium II (minimum)
  • Operating System– Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8
  • Memory -RAM– 512 MB (minimum)
  • MICROSOFT.NET Framework– Version 2.0 (minimum)
  • Sage 50, Sage 50 Quantum– Version 2015 and above
  • Hard Drive– 2.5 GB of free space (recommended)
  • QuickBooks Desktop– Pro, Premier, or Enterprise 2018 or higher

Note: In case you are using Peachtree, Sage 50 2014 or older version, Sage 100, Sage 300 or the Sage Industry Specific, then this too is not applicable for you. However, you can still move your data with Excel. To check the version of Sage that you have you need to:

  • Select Help
  • Select About Sage

In case you are yet to do the above, ensure that the computer meets the QuickBooks Desktop system requirements.

Read More : Sage 50 to QuickBooks Conversion Manual

What are the Features and Aspects that can Be Converted?

One can convert the:

  • Account, Employee, Item, Customer, Vendor list
  • Account Balance
  • The Vendor and Customer transactions
  • The Employee contact information and Profile 
  • Payroll General ledger account balance information
  • Paychecks that can be converted into Journal entries.

The Factors and Features that cannot be Converted

The payroll transactions and the employee year-to-date information, which includes paychecks and year-to-date adjustments. The payroll items that are used for the calculation of the paychecks comprise hourly and salary payroll items, medical insurance and deductions.

  • The individual employee deduction and wages information
  • The Fixed assets
  • Work tickets
  • The closed or partially closed sales orders, estimates and purchase orders

The Limitations of Services that Can Happen When You Move from Sage 50 to QuickBooks Desktops with the Help of QB conversion tools

  • The Position for the Chart of Accounts Numbers. The QuickBooks desktop does not support the chart of account numbers for more than seven numbers. In case this exceeds more than seven numbers then the tool can fail to operate. 
  • The Future transactions in case the journals comprise of a future date, then the transactions will post in the future to the QuickBook Desktop. 
  • The Mid-currency limitations: where all the foreign currency data is transferred in home currency. 
  • Certain reversed Journals that are posted: Certain reversed journals are posted to QuickBooks. Hence clearing them can lead to differences in the QuickBooks. 
  • Some creditor or debtor transactions may not post as expected. Here the QuickBooks Conversion Tools might require the use of a ‘Dummy’ customer or vendor to align the AP and AR history.

Also, take note that one can convert the versions of Sage 50 and QuickBooks Desktops from within the same region. Here, in case you need to convert the US version of Sage 50 into the US version of QuickBooks Desktop.

Step 1: Conversion Preparation

Note: In order to avoid the conversion tool error, you must save the file locally.

  • Start by installing the QuickBooks Desktop in the same system as Sage 50.
  • Ensure that both the QuickBooks Desktop and Sage 50 data have been saved on the local hard drive. In case it has not been yet, then you need to move it to the local hard drive before you start. There are chances that the conversion tool might encounter an error if you are hosting a file over a server or on a network. 
  • In case the data file has been located on a server then you need to convert the same on the server computer. 
  • Before you start, you need to create a backup of the Sage 50 data

Step 2: Setting Up Sage 50

Note: Before you start it is important to ensure that you have Admin access to initiate the below steps:

  • Launch Sage 50 and also the file you wish to convert. 
  • Go to the Main Menu 
  • Select Maintain
  • Select Users
  • Select Setup Security
  • Click Select Data access/Crystal Reports tab
  • Next, select the ‘With the following login information’ option. Bear in mind that you cannot change the ID field.
  • Now select Change 
  • Next, set the Password for the transfer to take place
  • The password should be 8 characters long and the conversion will cease if the limit exceeds. 
  • Set the Password 
  • Click OK 
  • Close Sage 50

Step 3: The Conversion Tool Download

  • Start by downloading the QuickBooks conversion tool
  • Open the folder you have saved the Download files
  • Now right-click on the QuickBook Conversion tool icon 
  • Click Select on Properties
  • Click on the Compatibility mode 
  • Click check the box for ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for 
  • Select Windows 8; even if you have a different version of Windows from the drop-down list. 
  • Select OK 
  • Right-click on QuickBooksConverstionToolSetup.exe
  • Click select on Run as Administrator

Step 4: Data Conversion

  • Go to the conversion tool
  • Select Browse 
  • Find the Sage 50 company file you wish to convert
  • Click Select 
  • Select the Sage 50 Company file from the Database Name in the Pervasive 32-bit ODBC engine DSN Setup window. 
  • In case you have multiple files you might want to scroll to find the Company Name 
  • Now select OK 
  • Now, enter the Sage 50 password that has been created for you 
  • Select Next
  • Select the QuickBooks Desktop version and also the edition that you are moving your Sage data into
  • Be sure to not add any special characters
  • Select Browse and select the folder to Save the converted data into 
  • Click select NEXT 
  • In case you do not pick a folder, then My Document is the default folder for this purpose. 
  • Keep in mind that you need to import to a file that is not more than 2 folders deep.
  • Double-check all that you have created. 
  • Once checked click on Convert File to initiate the conversion. 
  • This will start the QuickBooks and the QuickBooks application Certificate window requesting access to the company file. 
  • The QuickBook will launch automatically.
  • You will acquire a certificate. 
  • Select ‘Yes Prompt Each time’
  • Click on ‘Continue’.
  • You might also be prompted twice,
  • The conversion tool will run automatically and it might be some time before all your data has been converted. 
  • Once done you will be alerted that the conversion has been complete.
  • Once the tool has completed its task, you will get ‘Open in QuickBooks’ 
  • This will take a few moments to open your files

Step 5: Conversion Review

Once the tool has completed its job, you need to select Open in QuickBooks. Review the data in QuickBooks and double-check for errors. Now, review the transfer log:

  • Launch the Windows 
  • Click on the Start Menu
  • Select the click to open File Explorer
  • Go to C:\USERS\[Your Windows User Name]\My Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks.
  • Check for the failed transaction lo file within the folder. It is here that you will know if there is any data that has not been transferred. 
  • Once reviewed, you are all set to get started with the QuickBooks Desktop

Also Read : How to Convert QuickBooks File to Sage 50 and Peachtree

Conclusion

So, there you have it folks, these are all the facts that you need to know about how to convert Sage 50 to QuickBooks Desktop. However, if you still have any issues with the same, be free to get in touch with us at. You can also drop us a mail at [email protected] or join a LIVE chat at www.accountingadvice.co with any of our experts available 24/7.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the possible Errors that one can encounter during the Conversion?

There are times when you might get an error ‘It looks like something went wrong’. Here is what you need to do in this case: 
1. There are chances that the files are not saved locally. One of the main reasons for this error is if you are hosting a file over a network or on a server. For this, you need to ensure to install the Sage 50 over to another computer which is not either on a server or a network. Also, create a backup in Sage 50 and Restore Local on your system. This is generally on the C: drive.
2. The other reason for the error is that there is a special character in the password created by you. For this, you need to remove the special characters in the name and save the file once again.

What is the meaning of the Error ‘We just need a little More info’?

This essentially implies the fact that you need to run the conversion in compatibility mode. For this, you need to follow the below steps:
1. Go to the QuickBooks Conversion Tool icon and right-click on it. 
2. Select on Properties 
3. Under the compatibility mode select the checkbox for Run this Program in compatibility mode. 
4. Now select from the drop-down your Windows Operating system and click on OK
5. Now right-click on QuickBooksConverstionToolSetup.exe 
6. Finally, select Run As Administrator

Is QuickBooks Compatible with Sage Software?

Yes, you can easily make the most out of the Sage Payment Solutions‘ QuickBooks integration. This allows the user to accept payments anytime from anywhere and also to have their transactions posted back into the QuickBooks accounting software automatically

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