Sage 100 Year-End News & Updates: December 2025

Sage 100 Product & Platform Updates You Should Know

Windows 10 End-of-Life and Sage 100 Compatibility

Microsoft has ended support for Windows 10, and Sage has published guidance on how this impacts Sage 100 users.

Here’s what matters most:

• Sage will continue testing payroll tax updates for compatibility with Windows 10 through the December 2025 year-end payroll release (Payroll 2.26.0).
• Beginning with Sage 100 2026 (currently planned for April 2026), Sage 100 will no longer be tested or supported on Windows 10.
• This also applies to upcoming 2025.2 and 2024.4 releases.

What this means for you:
If your Sage 100 environment still runs on Windows 10, now is the right time to plan a move to a supported operating system before installing future releases.

Sage 100 Security Update — Action May Be Required

To strengthen security, Sage has begun blocking outdated encryption ciphers when Sage 100 connects to licensing servers. Older operating systems — including Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 — may be affected.

If communication with Sage’s licensing servers is blocked:

• Your subscription expiration date may not update
• Sage 100 will continue running until the stored expiration date is reached
• After that, the system may enter read-only mode within 45–60 days

If you’re unsure whether your environment is impacted, we recommend checking proactively. Contact us today to get Sage 100 support.

Sage Customer Portal Refresh

Sage has redesigned the Sage Customer Portal to make self-service faster and easier. Improvements include:

• Simplified navigation
• Easier access to services and support
• Enhanced self-service tools
• Improved security

You can access the portal at customers.sagenorthamerica.com.

Introducing Sage Supply Chain Intelligence for Sage 100

Sage Supply Chain Intelligence (SSCI) is now available for Sage 100 and is designed to give manufacturers and distributors better visibility and control across their supply chain.

What Sage Supply Chain Intelligence Does

SSCI is a cloud-based analytics and collaboration platform that centralizes supplier communication, tracks order milestones, and captures critical documents — all with real-time visibility.

Key capabilities include:

• Intelligent Purchase Order Management
  A centralized dashboard for open and historical POs, with automated alerts and real-time status updates.
• Supplier Performance Tracking
  Scorecards that measure delivery accuracy, quality consistency, and responsiveness.
• Document Management & Compliance
  Automated handling of packing lists, bills of lading, quality documents, and compliance certificates.
• Predictive Analytics & Reporting
  Early visibility into risks and delays, with insights to help you take action sooner.

Built for Sage 100

SSCI integrates directly with Sage 100 Inventory Management, Purchase Order, and Sales Order modules. The bi-directional integration automatically pulls PO data from Sage 100 and pushes supplier updates, delivery confirmations, and cost changes back into your ERP — no manual import/export required.

Year-End Tips for Closing the Books in Sage 100

Four Things to Do Before You Start

Before beginning year-end processing, keep these best practices in mind:

1. Back Up Your Data
   Perform a full backup and verify that it can be restored.
2. Follow the Proper Module Closing Order
   Year-end processes in one module often affect others.
3. Use Module-Specific Checklists
   Step-by-step checklists are available within the Sage 100 Help system.
4. Preview the Process
   Sage provides helpful year-end overview videos to refresh your team before you begin.

Create an Archive Company

Using the Copy Company feature allows you to preserve a clean snapshot of your year’s data before closing.

This gives you:

• Easy access to historical data
• A reliable backup after year-end processing
• Peace of mind if questions arise later

Recommended Sage 100 Module Closing Order

The sequence in which you close modules matters. Below is a general guideline for Sage 100 year-end processing:

1. Bill of Materials
2. Bar Code / Mobility
3. Return Materials Authorization
4. Purchase Order
5. Sales Order
6. Production / Operations (including third-party modules)
7. Inventory Management
8. Payroll (quarter-end)
9. Accounts Receivable
10. Accounts Payable
11. Job Cost
12. Bank Reconciliation
13. General Ledger (always last)

Note: This is a general guide. If you use additional modules or third-party add-ons or Sage 100 integrations, it’s best to review your specific closing sequence with us.

Sage 100 Payroll & Tax Updates for Year End 2025

Interim Release Download (IRD) — Target December 18, 2025

The year-end IRD includes important Accounts Payable updates and tax form changes for 2025 and 2026, including new fields related to cash tips, overtime compensation, and Treasury occupation codes.

Supported versions include:

• Sage 100 2025.0–2025.1
• Sage 100 2024.2–2024.3
• Sage 100 2023.5

Payroll 2.26.0 Release

Payroll 2.26.0 introduces updates tied to recent legislation, including:

• Combined 401(k) deduction limits
• Updates for Minnesota Sick and Safe Time
• Overtime and tipped-wage reporting changes

Payroll updates are expected to continue into early 2026, so it’s important to stay current.

Save Year-End Reports with Paperless Office

Paperless Office allows you to store year-end and period-end reports as searchable PDFs. Proper setup ensures reports are easy to retrieve later and securely stored.

Configuration includes:

• Enabling electronic delivery and PDF storage
• Defining report retention rules
• Setting up password protection where required

This is especially helpful for audits, historical reporting, and internal reviews.

Need Help with Year-End or Planning Ahead?

Year-end is a great time to step back and make sure your Sage 100 system is not just compliant — but positioned to support your business in the year ahead.

If you have questions about:

• Supported versions or upgrades
• Operating system requirements
• Payroll and tax updates
• Supply chain tools
• Or year-end processing in general

Our team is here to help. Learn more about working with a Sage 100 partner with decades of real-world experience.

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