Release 6.1a for Sage VIP Classic and Sage VIP Premier is now available for download on the Sage Portal.
What is included in this update?
- New Runtime 10.5.0
- South Africa
- 2023/2024 IRP5 changes for Interim EMP501 Reconciliation submissions
- MIBFA Personal Details Export file
- Employment Verification Service
- Africa Tax, Report and Bank File changes
- Kenya
- Zimbabwe
- Other tax countries
- Issues resolved
Take note: For Total Solutions users, Premier ESS 12.8 and Premier HR 23.9.0.1 is also available. These updates need to be installed for compatibility with Sage VIP Premier Release 6.1a.
Click here to download the Release Notes.
How do I download and install the update
The following articles will assist you to download and install the new software
- How do I download a software update from the Sage Portal?
- How do I make a Full System Backup?
- How do I locate my payroll directory/folder?
- Solutions to common update errors
Actions required by users after installation:
- Review the Release Notes to familiarise yourself with the changes included in this update
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this a mandatory update?
Yes, all users are required to install the software update
- South African Users: update before exporting the IRP5 files for the Interim EMP501 Reconciliation submissions
- Other tax countries: In a new pay period prior to paying employees and printing reports and payslips
Q: Should I install the 32-bit or 64-bit installation files?
As from Release 6.1a, we are aligning with current trends and moving the payroll application and installation to 64-bit.
Download and install the 64-bit installation files when:
- You have a 64-bit operating system where the payroll application is installed
- All workstations connecting to the payroll application must have a 64-bit operating system installed
Download and install the 32-bit installation files when:
- You have a 32-bit operating system where the payroll application is installed
- Any workstations connecting to the payroll application has a 32-bit operating system installed
Q: Why did Sage decide to raise the operating system requirement to run the payroll application?
- The terms "32-bit" and "64-bit" refer to the way a computer's processor (also called a CPU), handles information. The 64-bit version of Windows handles large amounts of random access memory (RAM) more effectively than a 32-bit system
- The basic difference between 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems is the number of calculations per second they can perform, which affects the speed at which they can complete tasks
- The majority of personal computers now use 64-bit, and 64-bit processors are likely to become common in mobile devices
Q. Why did Sage increase the Random Access Memory (RAM) requirement to run the payroll application?
- The decision is linked to the operating system requirements:
- Windows 8, installed on a 64bit requires 2Gb of RAM
- Windows 10 needs 2Gb RAM
- Windows 11 needs 4Gb RAM
- If the computer does not have sufficient RAM available, your applications will be slow or not work as expected
- To align our product requirements, taking into account the current operating system requirements/demands, the requirement for Sage VIP has been updated.
Q. What must I do if I still have a 32-bit operating system and require the update to Release 6.1a for my payroll?
- Update to Release 6.1a by download and installing the 32-bit installation file (via Sage Portal)
- We strongly recommend to upgrade your system requirements before the next major release scheduled for March 2024
Q. What must I do if my server is running on a 64-bit operating system and can run the installation, but the workstation that I use to process on is running on a 32-bit Windows operating system?
- You will not be able to run your payroll using this configuration, where the operating system versions differ between the server and workstations
- Update to Release 6.1a by download and installing the 32-bit installation file (via Sage Portal)
- We strongly recommend to upgrade your system requirements before the next major release scheduled for March 2024