--- title: 5 Steps for a Smooth Migration to Sage X3 description: Preparing for the transition before starting it ensures a successful migration to Sage Enterprise Management (Sage X3). 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Sage X3 can virtually eliminate the need for third-party add-ons and outside software; this blog outlines five steps you can take to get the most benefit from the power of Sage X3’s new capabilities and technologies.     **Consider these 5 steps for a smooth migration to Sage Enterprise Management:** ## Step 1: Review and Reorganize Master Data Files Before migration, review and evaluate how you define your existing account structures. Since Sage X3 uses dimensional accounting principles instead of predefined General Ledger Account Segment values, you will want to define your Chart of Accounts, natural accounts, and segment requirements to align with Sage X3 capabilities. This way, you design and arrange account structures to optimize transactional support and financial reporting. At the same time, make sure to cleanse the data in your customer, vendor, and item records to avoid costly errors and wasted time. 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Not only will defining users save you time and money, it will also help you establish security rights and permissions to safeguard your organization’s confidential data and unique processes.   ## Step 5: Learn More About Sage X3 Your Sage Business Care Plan includes access to helpful content within Sage sites, including the Sage X3 Knowledgebase, Sage City, and Sage University. We can help you establish access to the valuable tools and information within these sites, including pre-recorded training sessions, lunch & learn webinars, user guides, and more. 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