Field Level Security: Quick Reference To Security Modes


I was brushing myself up for my Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 – Installation & Configuration (MB3-700). One of the many topics that I think would be very important for all customers is Field Level Security (FLS).

This post is not about explaining WHAT it is, but to give you a quick reference on list of security modes that are available:

Following is the list taken straight from GP System Setup manual:

  • Password Before: You must enter a password before getting access to a field. Password After You must enter a password after modifying a field for the changes to be saved.
  • Warning Before: A warning will be displayed and access to that field will be denied.
  • Lock Field: You can’t use or modify the field.
  • Disable Field: The field will be displayed but it will not be available.
  • Hide Field: The field won’t be displayed.
  • Password Window: You must to enter a password before access to the window is permitted.
  • Disable Window: Enter the system administrator’s password to have access to the window.
  • Password Form: Users or classes must enter the correct password before access to the form is permitted.
  • Disable Form: You must enter the system administrator’s password to modify the form.

FLS is in my opinion the easiest way to enforce necessary and unobtrusive security.

VAIDY