"(CheckOFSIConnection)8900: A DirectLink Error Has Occurred During The Connect To FinSYSEntity Procedure" occurs in FRx after upgrading to Sage MAS 90 or 200 version 4.10 with third-party enhancements installed

Entry Type: Program Issue

Product: FRx

Application: FRx Desktop

Version Reported: 6.7.4031

Status:

Resolved with FRx Service Pack 6 ( 6.7.6062)

Subject:

"(CheckOFSIConnection)8900: A DirectLink Error Has Occurred During The Connect To FinSYSEntity Procedure" occurs in FRx after upgrading to Sage MAS 90 and 200 version 4.10 with third-party enhancements installed.

Steps to Duplicate:

FRx for Sage MAS 90 and 200:

1. Upgrade to Sage MAS 90 or 200, and install third-party enhancements.
2. In FRx, open Company / Select Default.
3. Select "ABC", and click the 'OK'  button.
4. Enter a logon ID and password, and click the 'OK' button.
5. Note that the error occurs.

Expected Behavior:

Errors should not occur when connecting to Sage MAS 90 or 200.

Possible Workaround:

1. Browse to the ..\MAS90\Links\ directory.
2. Rename the Sy_Session.pvc file.
3. In FRx, run the desired reports.
4. Rename the Sy_Session.pvc file back.

Note: This file must be renamed back after the reports are generated. Do not run any application using the third-party modifications while the file is renamed. Third-party modifications will not function properly while the Sy_Session.pvc file is renamed.