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Software Update | Release 5.9a for Sage VIP Classic and Premier available 16 September 2022

Release 5.9a for Sage VIP Classic and Premier is now available for download from the Sage Portal.

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What is included in this update?

  • South Africa - Interim EMP501 Reconciliation changes, Qualifying Long Service Award changes, Fixed Rate Directives and Lumpsum changes
  • Tax Table changes: Lesotho, Malawi, and Zimbabwe (previously released)
  • New statutory reports: Malawi PAYE Report and Nigeria LIRS Monthly PAYE Schedule
  • Changes to existing statutory reports and bank files
  • Issues resolved

Click here to download the Release Notes for Release 5.9a.

New software update versions for Total Solutions users compatible with Release 5.9a, are also available on the Sage Portal.

  • Premier HR v22.9.0.1
  • Premier ESS v11.2

Actions required by users:

  • Review the Release Notes to familiarise yourself with the changes included in this update
  • Review and update Qualifying Long Service Award IRP5 codes & Taxability (changing taxability will result in a recalculation of PAYE, UIF, SDL and ETI amounts)
  • Print tax-free validation report once codes updated
  • Review and update Tax Directives (if you have 5 tax directives on an employees)

Q: I do not have any of the tax country companies which have changes included in the update. Am I required to install the update?

A: Release 5.9a is a mandatory update for all users.

South African users must update to the new release before exporting the IRP5 files for the Interim EMP501 Reconciliation Submission to SARS, to be compatible with the latest version of SARS e@syFile.

Q: I get the error message “Sage Deploy “. How will I be able to resolve this and install the update?

Please review the following article with guidelines with steps to follow to resolve the issue: Error: "Sage Deploy Value cannot be null. Parameter name: path1 "

Q: I have completed my August 2022 processing and payment. Will I be able to install the update?

A: We would recommend to first start your new pay periods for September in all your companies before you download and install the latest update.

Q: I have completed my August 2022 processing and downloaded and istalled the latest update. Should I be concerned?

A: The update installation contains tax files for Lesotho, Malawi, and Zimbabwe, and will force a recalculation during conversion of data. If you have completed the update, it is recommend reviewing the values of your month-end reports (e.g., EMP201) before and after the software update, and ensure none of your statutory calculations were affected and changed (e.g., no general recalculation was done).

Q: Where can I get more information on the submission process of the South African Interim EMP501 Reconciliation?

A: We have compiled all the information you need to assist you to complete your submission in our Mid-year Centre for the interim EMP501 Reconciliation. Click here for more information.