Execution error on launch of BusinessVision

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For a few days now I have a user who is getting this error when they try to launch BusinessVision.  I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the program and did not help.  

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    Error 240 when launching Sage BusinessVision program after March 30 2022 update from Microsoft

    Created on 04-05-2022 | Last modified on 04-05-2022

    Summary

    After March 30 2022, when launching Sage BusinessVision, I get error 240

    • BusinessVision.exe - COBOL Text Window
    • Execution error: file
    • "C:\BusinessVision\BCApplication.lbr\BCENVIRONMENT.gnt'
    • error code 240, pc-0, call = 1, seg = 0
    • 240 Object reference not valid

    Cause

    Microsoft released an update on March 30 2022, and it breaks Sage BusinessVision program

    Resolution

    To fix, repair the Microsoft 365:

    1. Open Control PanelPrograms & Features
    2. Highlight Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise -en-us with the installation date after March 30 2022
    3. Click Change and select Online repair

    When the repair completes, try to launch Sage BusinessVision again.