Summary
How to fix the error in Sage 50 Excel reports.
Description
Microsoft’s April 2024 Excel update hides Microsoft Query under Legacy options. This results in the error when you use Excel with Sage 50 Accounts.
Resolution
To resolve this, you'll need to turn Microsoft Query back on:
- Go to Microsoft Excel.
- Go to File then select Options.
- Select Data.
- In the Show legacy data import wizards section, tick From Microsoft Query (Legacy) then select OK.

- Go to Data, select Get Data, select Legacy Wizards, then select From Microsoft Query (legacy).
- Close and reopen Microsoft Excel.
- Go to the Data tab at the top of Excel then select Get Data.
- Select Legacy Wizards then select From Microsoft Query (legacy).