Sage 50 200 Error

One usually comes across the Sage 50 error 200 when trying to print out forms or other such related documents. Also Whenever you try to create a report or print a form, you are sure to get Sage Error 200 SY_ReportCommon.PVC. This usually occurs with the drivers of the printer or the MAS client.

However, we must not forget that no accounting software is fully free of errors and the same holds for the Sage 50 software too. We have received intimation from many Sage 50 users that they have faced the Sage 50 Error 200 of late. If you are also facing this issue and are looking for solutions, you are just at the right place. In this blog, we will look at why does this issue occur at all. We will also discuss a few easy steps to fix this issue. All you need to do is just perform these steps sequentially.

Let’s proceed then!

Before reaching out to the troubleshooting part, let’s get to know what this Sage 200 error is and why it occurs in the first place.

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What is the Sage 50 Error 200?

Users often encounter the Sage 50 Error 200 while printing forms or other documents. This error may also come up when they try to preview Crystal Reports. This error primarily occurs in older Sage versions, after the Sage 2018 Standard version is installed on the server.

What are the Prominent Causes of the Sage 50 Error 200?

Several technical issues often contribute to the occurrence of the Sage 50 Error 200 on your system. Here we list some of the most prominent ones-

• An issue with the printer drivers
• An issue with the MAS client
• Crystal Report DLLs are missing from the system
• Registry keys are missing from the system

Installing MAS Client on the Terminal Server

Before you install the MAS client within the Terminal Server, you need to configure the server properly, or, the client will not be installed as expected. To do so, there are specific commands that need to be provided to the terminal before the start of the installation. Another important aspect to note here is that you need to have administrative privileges to install the MAS client. If the permissions offered to your user account are restricted, then you will encounter an error when installing the client.

How to Fix the Sage 50 Error 200?

Here is a step-by-step procedure to fix this Sage 50 200 error-

Method 1: If the Sage Software is Installed Both on the Server and the Workstations

• Sage 50 will run on two basic types of networks: peer-to-peer and client/server. 

Method 2: Check if all the Components of the MS .NET Framework are in Order

• Browse to the installation folder 
• Click on the Prerequisites directory. 
• Now run the MS .NET 64 installation if your workstation is running on a 64 bit Operating System

Method 3: Install the Workstation Setup Again

• Go to Add or Remove programs 
• Uninstall the workstation setup.
• Click on Yes. All the DLL files will be removed from the registry.
• Now log in as Admin. You may also access it remotely if you have installed the set up on the Terminal Server/Citrix
• Finally, go to the Add or Remove Programs and install the workstation client.

Method 4: Manually Register the Following DLL Files

• C:\Program Files\Business Objects\Common\3.5\bin\CRDesignerCtrl.dll
• C:\Program Files\Business Objects\Common\3.5\crystalreportviewer115\ActiveXContols\CRViewer.dll.
• C:\Windows\System32\Atl.dll
• Check if you are still getting the error. If so, uninstall and reinstall the Crystal Reports

Method 5: If the Sage 2018 Standard Version is Installed on the Server

• Install the Sage 2018 software on the workstation of the user
• Print now and check if the error still exists

Also Read : How to Fix Sage 50 Could not Find a Printer Driver

Conclusion

We hope the above-mentioned steps would be helpful for you to resolve the Sage 50 Error 200. If you are still getting this issue after performing these steps, or, if you are finding it difficult to carry out these steps, kindly consult with some of the authorized Sage experts.

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