Hi Community! Check out our minimum setup checklist for Sage 50 π
π‘ Before You Connect
Set up your Mews account the right way to ensure smooth integration with your accounting software.
β Accurate revenue data flow
β No common setup errors
β Faster go-live
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1. Property Level (Property and finance configuration)
- Accounting categories β ensure you have created all the accounting categories you want to use at your property.
- Ensure every accounting category has the Ledger account code field filled in. Note: Mews and accounting integration require this for data exchange, so consult your accountant to ensure accuracy.
- Create separate accounting categories for any outlets, such as a bar that generates revenue in Mews Operations through a Point-of-Sale system.
- Accounting & Operational editable history window β the editable history window in Mews decides how far in the past you can modify reservations; when connecting to accounting software, it is recommended to set up this setting to 1 day.
- Payment methods β Ensure all accepted payment types are active in Mews and have their corresponding accounting category assigned.
- Receivable tracking - when using an accounting integration that connects through Omniboost, it is recommended to disable this option. Note: contact Omniboost to confirm the correct configuration. For other accounting integrations, configure this setting based on your accounting needs.
2. Service Level (Services, rooms, rates, products)
- Accommodation (Stay) β assign the accounting categories to the bookable service(s).
- Room categories (optionally) β assign the accounting categories to your room categories.
- Rates (optionally) β assign the accounting categories to your rates.
- Products β assign the accounting categories to your bookable products.
- Additional services β assign the accounting categories to the additional service(s) and products (if applicable)
3. Integration Level (Technical connection)
- Marketplace integration β add the accounting software integration to your Marketplace.
- Token number β provide the token number found within the integration to your accounting software support.
4. Network & Access (Connectivity requirements)
- No specific requirements
5. Quick Test Before Go-Live
- Create a test reservation in Mews
- Add a payment and close the bill
- Verify Accounting Report in Mews for the revenue information.
- Check Accounting software for the data that has been synchronized (the synchronization time will depend on the history editable history window set up).
π‘ Tip: Most accounting connection issues come from:
- Wrong or missing ledger account code in Mews or the accounting software β revise and update the codes in both softwares to make sure they match
- Duplicated invoice value β check with the accounting software support team if you must use a specific counter value for the newly created invoices in Mews
Useful links:
- Accounting integrations for Mews Operations
- The accounting configuration in Mews Operations: An overview of the settings
- How to create an accounting category in Mews Operations
- How do accounting categories affect the revenue in the Manager report?
- Set default accounting categories for additional expenses
- How does Mews assign accounting categories to bill items?
- The Accounting report
- Understanding the Accounting Editable History Window Dynamics | Omniboost Help Center
