Sage Error 1706 No Valid Source Could be Found for Product

The Sage error message with no valid source could be found usually takes place when installing the Sage MAS workstation setup using a mapping drive. It happens when the installer file failed to discover the location. It also happens when the installation is blocked by the antivirus or many other reasons. The below article is rounded up with the troubleshooting guide to fix the Sage 50 error no valid source could be found. 

What are the Primary Causes of Sage error no valid source could be found?

• Damaged Windows component on the particular workstation
• The corrupted Windows installer on the Operating system of the workstation
• The user logged into the computer does not have permission to use the Mapped Drive.
• Disconnect Mapped Drive or broken network link
• Not installed Microsoft 365 
• Antivirus software blocking the installation file 
• The installer file failed to discover the location with the package

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How to Resolve Sage Error Message with no Valid Source could be Found?

Make sure you have taken a data backup before proceeding with enhanced solutions. Follow the below methods:

Solution 1: Delete Windows Temp Folder

Here are steps to delete Windows Temp Folder:

• Enter %temp% 
• It will display the Run command
• Click all files & folders 
• Choose Delete 
• Click Do this for all active items if a message appears Folder in User 
• Choose Skip 
• Verify the Opening of Sage 50

Solution 2: Fix the Registry

• Run either the third party tool or Microsoft Fixit tool can fix the registry then fix the installation.

Solution 3: Turn off Anti-virus

• Open the antivirus 
• Now install the update as administrator manually 
• If you have downloaded using Sage 50 with updates 
• Follow the link C:\Users\Public\Documents\Sage Software\Simply Accounting\Download
• Now give a right-click on the execution file and then run as administrator

Solution 4: Try using Selective Startup Mode

• Reboot the system with Sage mode & selective startup mode installs the update.

Solution 5: Run Pending updates of the Windows

• Missing/pending Windows update that blocking the Install Script may be the reason for this error.

Solution 6: Turn off the Update if not used Microsoft 365

Click on the option named Automatically Install Product Updates to pause the Sage 50 Accounting system from installing the update of the product. Here are the steps to switch Automatic Updates:

• Open the Home Page
• Click Help option 
• Choose About Sage 50 Accounting 
• Click Support Info…
• Hit Modify Product Update Settings 
• Clear the check field named Automatically Download Product updates to pause Sage 50 Accounting using product updates & installing updates
• Now clear out the check box labeled Automatically Install Product Updates to pause the product updates installation
• Hit OK
• Once closed Sage 50 choose the tab labeled Remind Me Later

Also Read : Sage 50 Errors List and Summary

Final Words

Here is the article with message error: No valid source could be found for the Sage 50 accounting component is fixed. If you are still facing the issue then reach the professional team member. Give a ring to the experts, or use a Sage 50 live chat or email address to get exceptional assistance without keeping you waiting.

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