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Fixing Sage Bank Feeds Issues Easily

Sage bank feeds is a powerful feature that automatically imports your financial transactions into Sage accounting software. However, when this feature stops working, it can impact your workflow. This article will help you diagnose and fix common Sage transaction sync problems quickly.

Common Sage Bank Feed Problems

1. "Link Unsuccessful" Message

This happens when Sage cannot link to your bank's servers:

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• Internet connectivity problems
  
• Bank server outage
  
• Invalid security certificates
  

2. "Missing Transactions" Issue

The sync works but fails to display new transactions:

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• Wrong date range settings
  
• Financial institution delay
  
• Filter options excluding transactions
  

3. "Repeated Transactions" Issue

The same transactions show up multiple times:

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• Manual import conflict
  
• Improper reconciliation settings
  
• System bug after update
  

4. "Authorization Expired" Message

Your financial institution login details are no longer working:

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• Updated bank portal password
  
• Expired API permissions
  
• Security lock by your bank
  

Step-by-Step Fixes

1. Basic Troubleshooting Steps

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2. Check your internet connection
   
3. Reboot your computer and router
   
4. Confirm your Sage software is up-to-date
   
5. Attempt removing and reconnecting the connection
   

2. Fixing Connection Issues

For "Link Unsuccessful" errors:

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2. Check your bank's status page
   
3. Temporarily disable firewall software
   
4. Delete Sage cache:
   
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   • Go to Settings > Options
     
   • Select "Delete Temporary Files"
     
   
   
   
5. Reach out to your bank to verify API connectivity
   

3. Fixing Missing Transactions

When entries are missing:

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2. Review the date range in Sage options
   
3. Verify transactions are present in your online banking
   
4. Adjust filter options in Sage
   
5. Wait for bank processing (often 24-48 hours)
   

4. Eliminating Duplicate Transactions

To handle duplicate transactions:

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2. Identify the duplicate entries
   
3. Use Sage's "Remove Duplicates" tool
   
4. Review automation settings for issues
   
5. Turn off auto-import when manually adding transactions
   

5. Updating Bank Authentication

For authentication problems:

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2. Sign in to your bank portal separately
   
3. Update your Sage connection credentials:
   
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   • Go to Banking > Connections
     
   • Select your financial institution
     
   • Choose "Update Credentials"
     
   
   
   
4. Finish any two-factor verification prompted
   

Advanced Solutions

1. Modifying the Hosts File

For persistent connection issues:

1. 
   
2. Open Notepad as admin
   
3. Navigate to: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc
   
4. Open the "hosts" file
   
5. Include these lines at the bottom:
   

   
   127.0.0.1 api.sage.com
   127.0.0.1 bankfeed.sage.com
   

   
   
   
6. Save the file and restart your computer
   

2. Reinstalling .NET Framework

Sage bank feeds rely on .NET:

1. 
   
2. Open Control Panel > Programs
   
3. Select "Turn Windows features on or off"
   
4. Disable all .NET Framework versions
   
5. Restart your computer
   
6. Re-enable .NET Framework latest version
   

3. Verifying SSL/TLS Settings

For encrypted connections:

1. 
   
2. Press Windows + R, type "inetcpl.cpl", press Enter
   
3. Go to Security tab
   
4. Under "Encryption", ensure TLS 1.2 is enabled
   
5. Save changes and restart
   

Proactive Steps

To minimize future bank feed issues:

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• Frequently update Sage and your operating system
  
• Maintain stable internet connection during syncs
  
• Check your bank's status page
  
• Inspect automation settings regularly
  
• Backup your Sage data before significant updates
  

When to Contact Helpdesk

If problems persist after trying these solutions:

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• Gather details and screenshots
  
• Record the exact time the error occurred
  
• Contact Sage technical help or your financial institution
  
• Be prepared to provide your Sage edition and operating system details
  

By following these steps, you should be able to fix most Sage transaction sync errors and restore seamless financial data integration in your accounting processes.