Sage 100 Error, 12 File is missing during Payroll Processing

There are times when during the Payroll Processing of Sage 100 various customers have come across Sage 100 Error 12, File is missing during Payroll Processing. Let us take a look at the main reasons for this error and how to rectify it as well.

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Reasion of Sage 100 Error 12, File is missing during Payroll Processing

The main reason for this error is that it is because of various Microsoft update issues, antivirus, or other hardware-related issues. So let's get started on replacing the missing file. To replace the missing file you will want to do a Manual Reinitialization of the Data File.

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Solution of Sage 100 Error 12, File is missing during Payroll Processing

• Start by going  to Modules
• Next, click on Library Master
• Now click on Utilities
• Next, click on Reinitialize Data Files
• click the OK button that appears.
• After that you will see a screen that has a Company code on the left side and a Manual Button on the right top, click Manual.
• Within the File Name box type in the file name exactly as it appeared in the error, in this case, it would be PRKMVL.SOA and the click Proceed.
• Finally, this should have replaced the missing file and you can then continue with Payroll Processing.

Conclusion

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FAQ

Q. Is it possible to rebuild sort files within Sage 100?

A. To rebuild Sort Files:

• Start by selecting the Library Master Utilities menu 
• Now click on Rebuild Sort Files.
• Use Rebuild Sort Files to rebuild the application sort files, which can affect queries, lists, and selection boxes.
• However, Rebuilding sort files will not correct data corruption errors in data files.

Q. Can a user repair a Sage file?

A. To do so, you need to:

• Go to the Windows within the Start Menu
• Now select All Programs
• Click on  Sage
• After this click on Sage 50 Accounting, followed by Company File Check & Repair.
• With In Company Data File, click Browse to select the file you want scanned.
• Finally, Select the type of scan you want to do.

Q. How to restore a Sage file?

A. To do so, you need to:

• Open Sage 50, select File then Restore.
• Click Browse and go to wherever your backup file (. PTB file) is located.
• Click Open.
• Click Next.
• Select the desired restore method: ...
• Click Next.
• Select the desired restore options (choose all in most cases): ...
• Click Next