Sage 50 Unable To Register Data Source Error

When introducing Sage and endeavoring to dispatch the program, there are chances that you might experience this error: 
'Unable to register data source'
'Unable to register expression library'
This error causes problems when running reports, thus causing Sage to crash and fundamentally impacting the entire system. To settle this error you need to follow the below-mentioned solutions. However, before following the steps mentioned in this 
article, please ensure you have installed all of the latest updates for your software. 

Solution of Sage 50 Unable To Register Data Source Error

First, you need to know that this problem can be caused by the system’s regional settings being set incorrectly. In this case, make sure that your regional options have been set to English (United Kingdom) or if you are located in the Republic of Ireland, opt for English (Ireland).

• Start by simultaneously pressing the Windows key and R then type intl. cpl and click OK.
• The Regional and Language window appears.
• Next, click the Formats drop-down and click English (United Kingdom) or English (Ireland)
• Now, click the Location tab 
• Next, click the Current Location drop-down.
• Finally, click the United Kingdom or Ireland 
• Lastly, click on OK.

If the above steps do not resolve the issue, proceed to the next steps under:‘Repair Install’.

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Repair install

To resolve this, you need first to try a repair install of Sage Accounts:

• Start by Inserting the Sage Accounts CD then click Install.
• If you have originally downloaded Sage Accounts, double-click the downloaded installation file. If you do not have the download installation file, you can download it again.
• Once prompted, click Repair.
• After the repair install has finished, check to see if the issue is resolved.
• If the issue continues, and you are using Windows 8 or Windows 10 follow the next set of solutions as stated below:

A later version of Sage Accounts was previously installed

Do you have a later version of Sage Accounts installed which has now been removed?

NOTE: For example, if you have installed Sage 50 Accounts 2018 (v24) and then removed this and installed Sage 50 Accounts 2017 (v23).

Conclusion

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FAQs For Solution to fix Sage 50 Unable To Register Data Source Error 

Q. What is the reason for Sage 50 unable to connect to a database?

A.  If you have come across the error "Sage 50 cannot connect to database on computer or server ", there are a couple of potential resolutions: 

• check that your firewall is not blocking access to the Sage 50 program.
• If it is, then you are required to add an exception for Sage 50.

Q. What is the best possible method to deal with Sage 50 Error?

A. If the repair process does not work, then reinstalling Sage 50 may be required. Uninstalling and then reinstalling the software can help with resetting the configurations and resolving any corrupted files that could be causing the error. Remember To back up your data before proceeding with a reinstallation to avoid any potential loss.

Q. How to repair the Sage 50 database?

A. In order to do this you need to:

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