Error: "Sage 50 could not create a new company file because the template folder, BLANKDB, is missing from the local installation folder "

Summary

When creating a new company in Sage 50 Accounting - Canadian Edition and at the end of the new company setup, a message occurs reading, "Sage 50 could not create a new company file because the template folder, BLANKDB, is missing from the local installation folder – C:\Program files (x86\Sage 50 Premium Version XXXX (XXXX referring to year of the program user is working with) Please reinstall Sage 50 to restore this folder and all required files"

Description

Cause

  • BLANKDB file is missing from the path listed in the error message
  • Firewall and / or anti-virus program may have interfered with the original installation

Resolution

  1. Temporarily disable any firewall / anti-virus program
  2. Re-run the Sage 50 Accounting installation selecting the option to reinstall program
  3. Verify error is resolved

Solution Properties

Solution ID
221924260113665
Last Modified Date
Mon Nov 21 17:54:25 UTC 2022
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