Resolved error where system blocks users without bank manager access from accessing the module.
Resolved the issue where users received an "incorrect password" message despite entering the correct password.
Corrected the column order in the Sales Journal. The system now displays Exclusive and Inclusive values in the correct positions.
Resolved an issue where the Sales by Customer report exports data into incorrect Excel columns.
Corrected an error that caused the system to reject invoices with negative amounts during import due to a negative total validation. The system now allows valid invoices with positive totals.
Reversed the VAT 15.5% increase, withdrew the preparation message and removed the activation date.
View-only companies restrict all users to the View menu only
Transactable companies function normally, with user-level permissions applied as before.
Pastel Payroll (2026 update 2)
New tax totals 4042, 4588, 4589 and 3623 have been added to the Masterfile report, Import/Export and all Statutory reports.
Reporting changes required for Employment Equity has been applied.
New tax total 3623 has been added.
Transaction setup, calculation totals and formulae have been updated to incorporate tax total 3623.
Tax totals 3603 and 3610 have been added to the directive screen.
The exceptions relating to directive numbers have been updated to account for tax totals 3603, 3610 & 3623.
The in-app message bar has been updated to inform customers of the pending changes to tax reference numbers.
MIBCO – The healthcare allowance changes have been applied, and a new transaction (I008) and transaction template (I008) have been created.
Sage VIP / SBCPP Payroll (release 6.5aa)
Payroll subscription screen changes.
Payslip processing improvements.
Mid-year submission legislative changes.
Employment Equity changes.
Custom bank file enhancements.
System modifications and issues resolved
Pervasive Version 13
Actian (the company that provides and develops Pervasive) no longer supports earlier Pervasive versions. Sage are therefore encouraging all of their clients to upgrade to Pervasive version 13.
Pastel tables update faster and more reliably
File structure less prone to corruption than previous versions
Your annual licence fee includes upgrades to the latest versions. Although the software is free, we will charge for time to upgrade your version. There may be a minimal charge to upgrade the Pervasive version.
Let us know if you would like to book a time for us to upgrade your software to the latest version or if you would like a quote. We can do the upgrade for you remotely using TeamViewer, AnyDesk or Remote Desktop.
