Moving this post to the Sage 50 CA Support Group.

Thanks,
Derek

what is the problem, installing Quantum or converting the company data from Peachtree to Quantum ?
is your Peachtree the US version of Sage ?

you can call sage support at 800 428 9974 for help

Thanks! Quantum is installed but we are now stuck getting the data transferred. It's Peachtree Accounting 2012 version - haven't been able to figure out if it is the US version. We need to upload some info from .xls and some from Peachtree which I understand we need to do via .xls also?
It shouldn't be too complicated, we just appear to have very bad IT companies around us here so I'm happy to give it a whirl myself

KatjaBST,

I understand that both the Canadian and US versions of Sage 50 are used where you are. There are two methods to determine which version you are using. In a standard setup, the Canadian version will spell Paycheques Canadian where the US version will spell Paychecks American. Also in Help, About Sage 50, the appropriate flag will be displayed at the top.

If you are using the Canadian version, then these are the correct forums for you.

If you are using the US version, then Derek might be able to move this thread to the US forums.

If you are using the Canadian version, then if you search the help for Import Records, you will eventually find the import format for importing the Customer/Vendor names and addresses for the ledgers. The Chart of Accounts can be imported as well and the list of inventory items can be imported. Extended information cannot be imported with the user interface of the program, they will have to be entered manually (eg. the Additional Info fields). Because you are moving from Peachtree, there is no direct import possible as this is a completely different program from the old Simply Accounting (Sage 50 Canadian).

As Roger has suggested it is possible to import transactions as well but it is difficult to format properly at times. Most import formats are part of the free SDK that was mentioned. Make sure you get the correct one for the program you are using if you wish to go that route. However, most people will keep their old software available to look up old data and then move to the new software using just starting balances without entering any more history than the amounts still owing to and from vendors and customers, and the opening quantities and values of inventory. Because neither version of Sage 50 handles UAE payroll, I am assuming you are not on the update plan and will not be using payroll.

Hope this helps

Export Lists from Peachtree in csv/excel format for chart of accounts, customers, vendors, inventory items
Import into Sage50 Canada using import function
For transactions like Open Sales Invoices, Vendor Invoices, Trial Balance you can use 3rd party software like swagman (swagsys.com) Thanks, Akhtar

Hi Katja,
Please visit www.businnovatech.com to check if you could benefit from their expertise in conversion.
Thanks

Great - thank you so much!! We have managed to crawl to the finish line but I will definitely check up on them for any outstanding issues.