Repair Sage 50 Data Files via Database Repair Utility

Sage 50 is an Accounting Software with different features which helps Business Owners with their Finances and Accounting. Sage 50 faces a few Errors which is caused by many different reasons. Repair Sage 50 Data Files via Database Repair Utility is one of the Errors which occurs due to corrupted data file in Sage 50.

Create a New Data Path to Fix the “Repair Sage 50 Data Files via Database Repair Utility”. To Know More about This Sage 50 Error Keep Reading the Article.

Error Code	Repair Sage 50 Data Files via Database Repair Utility	Developer:	Sage Group
Error Description	“Cannot Open Company File. A Required Data File is Missing”	Software:	Sage 50
Cause	The Data Path and	Applies to:	Windows
Symptom	The Database Engine is damaged or Corrupted	Possible Solution	Create a New Data Path

Exact Error Shown While User Facing Repair Sage 50 Data Files via Database Repair Utility

“Cannot Open Company File. A Required Data File is Missing”

Causes of Sage 50 Data Files

When the Pervasive is Facing Problems with the Database Engine the Data Files in Sage 50 are damaged and needs to repaired and can be via the Data Repair Utility and this causes Repair Sage 50 Data Files via Database Repair Utility .

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• Files in the Data Path is Corrupted or Missing
• The Connection between the Data Path and Network is facing Issues
• The Patched Database Engine is Damaged
• The Database Engine is facing problems with the Pervasive

Steps To Repair the Sage 50 Database Files

The Sage 50 Database Files can be Repaired in many ways like Creating a New Local Data Path which helps in creating a new Sage 50 Data Path directory with default files.

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Step One: The Tool needs to be Started:

• For the Tool to function Properly, all the files that required will be extracted

• The User has to read the End User License Agreement and Agree to the Terms and Conditions and then can Start using the tool.

• The 3 Options in the tool are:
  • Remove Pervasive
  • Install Pervasive
  • Create New Data Path

Step two: Remove Actian Zen:

• The Pervasive will be uninstalled by removing the Pervasive Utility from the local system
• All the Users have to be logged out of Sage 50 and the Software has to closed
• The first attempt of downloading the Pervasive will fail
• Run it Again to uninstall Pervasive

Step Three: Installation of Actian Zen:

• To Install the Pervasive to Local Computer, the “Install Pervasive Utility” can be used and corrected with required Updates. To Remove Pervasive Utility, Log Out and Exit Sage 50 Software.

Step Four: Creating a New Local Data Path:

• The New Data Path needs to be verified

• The Full Directory will be moved from the previous data path to the fresh data path and the “Company to Copy” Feature will aid the moving.
• The Copy Feature will not work if Pervasive or Smart Posting is running in the system
• Manage INI Files allows you to revert back to the initial data path. Select the original data path and select Make Active. Then Close out of the Database Repair Tool.

• The Services can be ended by going to services.msc

Sage 50 a required data file is missing

The solution to fix Sage 50 a required data file is missing:

Check that the computer hosting the company data has the Connection Manager installed

• Look in the installed programs on the hosting computer to see if the Connection Manager for Sage 50 is installed.
• Install the Sage 50 Connection Manager on the server if it is not already installed by following How to install the Sage 50 Connection Manager on the server.
• Verify the version of the data file by opening the company from the computer
• Select Help, then About Sage 50 from the home window
• Make a note of the version and release
• Open Sample Company from the welcome screen or follow How do I open the sample company? on the computer that cannot open the company.
• Select Help, then About Sage 50 from the home window
• Make a note of the version and release
• Upgrade or update all computers if the version/release is not identical
• How do I move my company file from one computer to another that has Connection Manager or the full program installed?

Conclusion!

Above are all the suitable solutions that can help you to troubleshoot how to repair Sage 50 data using Sage 50 Database Repair Utility successfully. So, carefully apply all the solutions that are discussed above. For more queries or issues, you can easily connect with Sage ProAdvisors to get all Sage 50-related error resolved in a less time frame.

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