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Update files or tables from the dictionary using the SY_Activation_Bus program

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Summary

Use the SY_Activation_Bus program to update files or tables in Sage 100. Only run this process if a Sage 100 Customer Support analyst requests it.

Description

  • Gather required files from the MAS90\MAS_System folder on your Sage 100 server
  • Compress the files into a single Zip archive named with your Support Ticket Number
  • Email the archive to [email protected] with the correct subject line
  • Send files only when requested by support
  • This process helps support analyze and prevent future Sage 100 issues

Resolution

Run SY_Activation_Bus Program

  1. Access the Sage 100 Desktop.
  2. Click File, Run.
  3. For Program, enter SYZCON.
  4. Click OK to launch the ProvideX debug window.
  5. At the prompt, enter: X=NEW("SY_ACTIVATION_BUS",%SYS_SS).
  6. Press Enter.
  7. At the prompt, enter: ? X'ACTIVATE("M/M","xxx").
    • M/M is the module code (for example, A/R, S/O, C/I, I/M).
    • xxx is the company code (for example, ABC, XYZ).
  8. Press Enter.
    • A return value of 1 means success.
    • A return value of 0 means failure.
  9. To exit, enter BYE and press Enter.
  10. If the command fails, enter ? X’LastErrorMsg$ to see the last error message.

Important Information

  • SY_Activation_Bus creates missing tables and updates structures of existing tables
  • Don’t use the term EmbeddedIO for this program
  • For troubleshooting, provide error messages to support

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