Sage 200 Manufacturing End-of-Life and What You Can Do

Starting December 31, Sage will stop all support for Sage 200 Manufacturing. What does this mean for current users and what can they do to ensure minimal disruption to their operation?

What is going on?

While Sage 200 Manufacturing was taken off the shelf in November 2020, Sage has continued supporting the system in case of critical system-down events. However, this last lifeline will now be cut.

From January 1, 2026, Sage will no longer provide any technical support, updates, or patches for Sage 200 Manufacturing. The software may continue to function, but it will become increasingly vulnerable to failures — especially after operating system or infrastructure updates — as it will no longer be maintained or tested against new environments.

In addition, non-supported software could pose security risks due to the lack of security updates.

What should I do?

If you’re still using Sage 200 Manufacturing, now is the time to start planning your transition to minimize disruption.

1. Review your current processes

Evaluate how you use Sage 200 Manufacturing today. What modules and processes are critical? This will help you shortlist suitable replacement solutions.

2. Explore alternative solutions

Essentially, you have two options: stay within the Sage ecosystem or migrate to another manufacturing ERP software. Create a list of requirements for the new solution and evaluate various options before making a decision. Consider subscription-based cloud offerings to avoid upfront costs. Cloud-based systems often offer free trials—use them!

3. Migrate

Luckily, Sage 200 Manufacturing enables you to export data in a CSV format, which can then be uploaded to your selected solution. This makes data migration much less painful and much quicker, enabling you to set up the new system with minimal disruption to your business processes.

4. Train employees

Ensure proper training for your employees (and yourself). Do not expect to do everything in the same way as before; be open to modifying your processes to accommodate the new software. If you feel stuck, consider hiring a consultant who specializes in the new software.

Why act now?

Delaying action could expose your business to:

• System failures due to unsupported software
• Increased IT costs when fixes become custom development projects
• Compliance risks if your manufacturing data is audited

Starting your transition now gives you time to select the right solution, budget for the change, and ensure your team is ready for the change.

Why consider MRPeasy?

If you are a small to medium-sized manufacturer looking to migrate to a new manufacturing management system, MRPeasy is a great option to consider. Here’s why:

• Designed to help manufacturing SMEs scale up. MRPeasy is purpose-built for small and medium-sized manufacturers — companies that have outgrown spreadsheets or basic systems but don’t need the complexity (or cost) of enterprise-grade ERP software. Its features grow with your business, supporting you as you scale.
• Robust production planning and scheduling modules. MRPeasy offers powerful production planning and scheduling tools. It helps you optimize production workflows, avoid bottlenecks, and ensure that materials, labor, and machines are available exactly when needed.
• Excellent inventory management and tracking functionality. MRPeasy enables you to track raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods in real time. The software provides full traceability with lot and serial number tracking — essential for regulated industries like electronics, automotive, or food manufacturing.
• Integrates your whole operation. MRPeasy connects production, inventory, purchasing, sales, and finance in a single system. This provides a real-time overview of your entire operation, improving decision-making and reducing the need for manual data transfers between departments.
• Affordable pricing. With subscription-based pricing starting from just $49 per month, MRPeasy is significantly more affordable than many traditional and cloud-based ERP systems. You avoid large upfront costs and only pay for what you need.
• Easy to implement and use. Unlike many complex ERP systems, MRPeasy is designed for self-service implementation. If you have exported your data from Sage, you can upload it to MRPeasy and go live in no time. Its intuitive, user-friendly interface also helps minimize training time and user resistance.
• Cloud-based. Access your system securely from anywhere — whether you’re on the factory floor, in the office, or working remotely. Automatic updates, backups, and maintenance reduce your IT overhead and ensure you’re always on the latest version.
• Great integrations ecosystem for added functionality. MRPeasy connects easily with popular accounting and business tools like Xero, QuickBooks Online, Pipedrive, Shopify, and others. The API access available with the highest price tier allows custom integrations if needed, giving you the flexibility to expand functionality as your business evolves.

Also take a look at this list of the Top Manufacturing ERP Systems