Convert Sage 50 to QuickBooks Online:  Complete Migration Guide
                     Easy Guidebook to Convert Sage 50 
To QuickBooks Online
Would you like to transition your data from Sage 50 to QuickBooks? 
Welcome to our blog, where we'll explore how to convert Sage 50 to 
QuickBooks Online. For businesses seeking enhanced financial 
management capabilities, migrating from Sage 50 US to QuickBooks can be 
advantageous. QuickBooks is a popular choice for accounting needs due to 
its extensive features, scalability, and user-friendly interface. However, 
transferring your financial data may seem daunting. Our comprehensive 
guide aims to facilitate a smooth transition by providing a clear 
understanding of the process.
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Understand What Will Transfer and 
What Won't During Conversion
Understanding what data you can convert and what you cannot during the 
migration process is crucial. Check out our detailed lists of convertible and 
non-convertible options when switching to QB. Take a look:
Convertible:
1. Employee, Account, Customer, Item and Vendor lists
2. Customer and vendor transactions
3. Paychecks (converted as journal entries)
4. Employee profile and contact info
5. Account balances
6. Payroll General Ledger account balance information
Non-convertible 
1. Fixed Assets
2. Work tickets
3. Individual employee wage or deduction information
4. Employee year-to-date information (paychecks, year-to-date 
adjustments) and payroll transactions
5. Payroll items used to calculate paychecks (hourly and salary payroll 
items, medical insurance, deductions, and so on.) 
6. Closed or partially closed Sales Orders, Estimates, and Purchase Order
Conversion Steps from Sage 50 to 
QuickBooks
The procedure for transferring data from Sage 50 to QuickBooks is 
extensive; hence, it's essential to proceed with caution while adhering to 
the following steps:
Step 1: Review Conversion Specifications
Prior to commencing, thoroughly review the system requirements of the 
conversion tool.
Note: To prevent errors with the conversion tool, ensure your file is saved 
locally.
Step 2: Prepare for Conversion
Operating System: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8
Processor: 500 MHz Intel Pentium II (minimum)
Memory (RAM): 512 MB (minimum)
Hard Drive: 2.5 GB of free space (recommended)
Microsoft .NET Framework: Version 2.0 (minimum)
QuickBooks Desktop: Pro, Premier, or Enterprise 2018 or higher
Sage 50, Sage 50 Quantum Version 2015 and above
1. If you have not already, install QuickBooks Desktop on the same 
computer as Sage 50.
2. Ensure that Sage 50 and QuickBooks Desktop data are stored locally on 
your hard drive. If not, transfer them to your local hard drive before 
starting. Attempting to convert files hosted on a server or across a 
network will result in errors with the conversion tool.
3. Note: If your data is stored there, you'll need to convert your data file to 
the server computer.
4. Before proceeding, create a backup of your Sage 50 data.
Step 3: Sage 50 Setup
Important: You need admin user access to complete these tasks.
1. In the first step, open Sage 50 and the conversion file.
2. Navigate to Maintain in the main menu.
3. Select Setup Security after choosing Users.
4. Access the Crystal Reports/Data Access tab.
5. Choose the "With the following login information" option (Note: The ID field is 
unchangeable).
6. Click Modify and set a password for the file transfer.
7. Note: The conversion tool won't operate if the new password exceeds the 8-
character limit.
8. Once you've set the new password, click OK, then exit Sage 50.
Step 4: Obtain the Conversion Tool
• Download the QuickBooks Conversion Tool.
• Find and open the folder where you saved the downloaded file.
• Right-click on the QuickBooks Conversion Tool icon and hit the option- 
Properties.
• In the compatibility mode section, check the box next to "Run this 
software in compatibility for:" and choose Windows 8 from the dropdown 
menu (even if you're using Windows 10). Click OK.
• Right-click the QuickBooksConversionToolSetup.exe file and choose Run 
as Administrator from the context menu.
Step 5: Convert the Data
1. Select Browse from the conversion tool's menu.
2. Locate and choose the Sage 50 company file you want to convert.
3. In the Pervasive 32-bit ODBC engine DSN etup box, select your Sage 50 
business file from the Database Name dropdown menu. If there are 
multiple files, you may need to browse to find your company's name. 
Then click OK.
4. Enter the password you created for Sage 50 and select it.
5. Choose the edition and version of QuickBooks Desktop to which you 
want to transfer your Sage data.
6. Avoid using special characters like (:).
7. To save your converted data, click Browse, choose a folder, and click 
Next. If you don't select a folder, your My Documents folder will be used 
by default. We recommend importing into a file no more than two 
folders deep.
8. Review the entered information. If everything appears accurate, simply 
select 'Convert File' to begin the conversion process. QuickBooks will 
launch, and the QuickBooks Application Certificate window will appear, 
requesting access to the company file.
9. QuickBooks will open automatically. You'll see a certificate prompt. 
Select Yes, Ask Every Time, and then Continue.
Note: You may encounter this prompt twice. The conversion tool 
operates independently, and the conversion process may take some 
time. If successful, the tool will notify you.
10.Once the tool finishes, a QuickBooks Open prompt will appear. Your file 
will open after a few moments.
Step 6: Review the Conversion
1. After completing the tool, select "Open in QuickBooks" to ensure all your 
data appears correctly. Additionally, examine the transfer record:
2. Access the Start menu on Windows.
3. Open File Explorer.
4. Navigate to [Your Windows User Name]\USERS\My 
Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks.
5. Inspect the folder's unsuccessful transaction log file to determine if any 
data loss occurred during the transfer.
6. Once you've reviewed the log, you're ready to proceed.
The blog detailing how to convert Sage 50 to QuickBooks Online 
covers all the necessary steps. Begin by verifying the requirements, then 
follow the provided steps. Should you encounter any confusion or 
difficulties while following the blog, don't hesitate to call 
+1.833.802.0002 to speak with a QuickBooks professional for assistance.