 CAUTION: Always make a backup of the data before reinitializing as this process is irreversible. Follow this procedure only under a Customer Support Representative guidance.
To manually Reinitialize Data Files: - Open Windows Explorer and go to ...\Mas90\MAS_xxx\yyxxx (xxx = company code, yy = module code).
- Rename the target file (for example: rename AR_InvoiceHeader.m4t to AR_InvoiceHeader.bad).
- In Sage 100 ERP, select Library Master, Utilities, then Reinitialize Data Files.
- Review the warning, then select OK.
- Click the Manual button.
- Type the file name (for example: AR_InvoiceHeader.m4t), then press ENTER.
- For legacy modules (Payroll, Job Cost, Work Order), include the company code (for example: pr6xxx.soa).
- Select Company Code.
- Select Proceed.
 NOTE: If the message “File Already Defined” appears, verify that you rename the correct file.
To Reinitialize Data Files using the standard method: ▼ For Sage 100 ERP - In Sage 100 ERP, select Library Master, Utilities, then Reinitialize Data Files.
- Review the warning, then click OK.
- Enter or select the Company Code.
- Select the Module.
- Check the box under the Reinitialize column for each file to erase.
- Confirm the selected files are correct.
- Click Proceed.
- Select Yes when prompted to confirm deletion for company XXX.
▼ In Sage 100 ERP Premium - Back up the MAS_XXX and MAS_SYSTEM databases and the MAS90 application folder
- Consult a network or database administrator if needed
- Select Library Master, Utilities, then Reinitialize Data Files.
- Review the warning, then select OK.
- Click the Manual button.
- Type the file name (for example: AR_InvoiceHeader.m4t), then press ENTER.
- Select Company Code.
- Select Proceed.
- Select Erase if the “File Already Defined” message appears.
NOTE: The utility drops the old table and creates a new table in the database. [BCB:155:Chat 100 US:ECB] |