Error MagMedSub.mdb is missing from the appath inis folder, or Error 0

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Problem

Error MagMedSub.mdb is missing from the Programs "inis" folder or Error 0 occurs when trying to create W-2/W-2C or Create 1098/1099/W-2G e-file/MagMedia Files from Payroll System

Cause

The file MagMedSub.mdb in the inis folder of your Payroll System installation is missing, or has been corrupted

Solution

  1. Find where your Payroll System program path is located by clicking Help then clicking About from the main program screen of the year of Payroll System you're experiencing the error (make sure you have Payroll System closed).
  2. While you're holding down the CTRL key on your keyboard, press the I key (that's "i", not "L"). Your program path will be displayed:

If you have the Prior Year E-File Add-On

  1. If you have the MagMedSub.mdb file in the current year payroll system inis folder delete it.
  2. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 above with the prior year Payroll System to find the inis folder.
  3. Copy the file MagMedSub.mdb from the prior year Payroll System to the current year Payroll System.
    1. For example copy MagMedSub.mdb from C:/CFSLib/Pr2024/inis to C:/CFSLib/Pr2025/inis

If you do not have Previous Year E-File Add-On

  1. If you have the MagMedSub.mdb file in the current year payroll system inis folder delete it.
  2. Copy the file MmemptySub.mdb from the payroll system folder to the inis folder.
    For example copy Mmempty.mdb from C:\CFSLib\Pr2025 to C:\CFSLib\Pr2025/inis
  3. In the payroll system file inis folder rename the file MmemptySub.mdb to MagMedSub.mdb

How did we do?

Error 94 - Invalid Use Of Null: When Trying To Add/Edit Payroll Data

Error Message: "A previous version of [program] was not found..."

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