When you install the Rapid Implementation Tools for Microsoft Dynamics GP, the error "eConnect is not installed. Please install eConnect and re-run this installation." may appear

Install eConnect for Microsoft Dynamics GP.

Steps to resolve the issue are as follows:
1. Click OK to the error message to close out the Rapid Implementation Tools installer.
2. By using the Microsoft Dynamics GP media, run Setup.exe.
3. At the Welcome window, select eConnect from the list of products under the Additional Products section.
4. Click Install and accept the License Agreement.
5. At minimum, eConnect Runtime Services feature has to be selected so that the eConnect assemblies and services are enabled.
6. Enter the eConnect Service User information and SQL Server Connection information followed by clicking Install to complete the installation.
NOTE: Details on the eConnect installation including connection information can be found in Chapter 4 of the eConnectInstallAdminGuide.pdf. 
7. Run the installation for Rapid Implementation Tools.