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ERROR: 'Processing, please wait...' when using Remote Data Access

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Summary

How to fix this error in Sage 50 Accounts when opening or processing in a Remote Data Access (RDA) company.

Description

When you process or log in to a company that's connected to RDA, the 'Processing please wait' message appears.

You'll also see the process bar in a continuous loop.

Resolution

We've resolved this issue in Sage 50 Accounts v29.0.286.0 and above. Install the latest version now if you haven't already.

If you're unable to upgrade, follow the steps below:

Check your version number

To use RDA, you must be using Sage 50 Accounts v27 or above.

To check your version:

  1. Open Sage Accounts to the Company Selection window.
  2. The version number will show on the bottom right of the window. 

Company selection window with version highlighted at bottom right.


▼ Check internet speeds

If you're using Sage 50 Accounts v27 or above, check your internet speeds meet the minimum requirements, then follow the steps below.


▼Check attachment sizes

We recommend removing any large attached files that are increasing the upload size. 

  1. Press the Windows key + E, browse to the data path you noted above.
  2. Right-click the Transaction Attachments folder and select Properties.

 

If the Size exceeds 1000MB, we recommend removing some of the attachments to reduce this.

  1. Review the contents of this folder to locate any attachments you want to remove. 
  2. Make a note of the transaction number you want to remove.
  3. In Sage 50 Accounts, delete the transaction attachments you noted.  







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