Run the Integrity Check

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The Integrity Check is a tool that allows you to verify if any of your data files have been corrupted and to possibly repair them.

Warning! This data tool should only be run with the assistance of Sage Customer Support. A support analyst will instruct you on which integrity test(s) to run.

Before you run any integrity check test, complete Data Verification procedures. Data Verification is a Sage 50 utility that determines if any of your data files are missing or possibly damaged; it can typically repair minor errors for you instantly. Learn how to verify your data .

To Run the Integrity Check

If a Sage 50 Customer Support Analyst determines that your data must be repaired, you can run Sage 50 Data Integrity/Repair utility.

  1. Go to Help>Customer Support and Service>Integrity Check.
  2. Click Backup to make a backup of your company data and then proceed to the Integrity Check utility.
  3. Warning! It is vital that you back up your company before you use Integrity Check; if the Integrity Check procedure is not successful,you may lose valuable data.

  4. After you create a backup of your company, the Data Integrity Check/Repair window will appear.
  5. Select the type of test to perform. Perform only one test at a time. Do not select multiple tests. Selecting multiple tests may make the problem more difficult to correct.

    You can perform the following types of tests:

    File Tests

    Data Synchronization Tests

    Invoice/Payment Synchronization

  6. Select OK to continue.