Category Archives: Microsoft Dynamics GP

Management Reporter CU15 Available Now

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We have got another cumulative update (CU), CU15, available for Management Reporter (MR). Dynamics CPM Team has posted the link to download CU15 with the list of new features.

Web Viewer Responsiveness and Data Mart Reset Through PowerShell are my favs.

Most important points to be note:

  • SQL Server 2012 or higher is mandatory now. Anyone who’s using a lesser version won’t be able to update MR anymore.
  • Installing .NET Framework 4.6.1 is mandatory and would require a reboot. We must make sure that proper downtime is added to the update schedule.

Direct Download Link (CustomerSource Access Required): Management Reporter for Microsoft Dynamics ERP Installs and Service Packs Overview

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Time to say Good Bye to FRx…

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If anyone out there still using FRx as their financial reporting tool, it’s time to migrate to Management Reporter.

Dynamics GP Support team has posted an article, Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016 is upgraded – What’s next?, on which they have announced that FRx is no longer supported with Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016.

Time to say good bye to FRx…

VAIDY

GP2016 Upgrade – Missing Security Roles & Tasks

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When upgrading to GP2016 RTM, it looks like upgrade process would skip creating new security roles and tasks, to ensure that the old ones are not messed up.

According to Dynamics GP Support & Services blog, this is intentional and we have been provided with an INSERT script that would create the new GP2016 roles and tasks. It’s more like on-demand insert.

A fresh GP2016 installation would hence be different from an upgrade.

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GP2016 – Feature of the Day – Workflow Enhancements, Licensing Addition & More…

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Following features have been posted on Inside Microsoft Dynamics GP blog:

  • Workflow Condition Management: We have a better condition management now that lets us decide on what needs to be done when a workflow condition is not met. Excellent.
  • Workflow Reassignment Notification: Notifications can now be sent to the new approver for delegation, escalation and/or alternate approval.
  • Named Self Serve User: With GP2015 R2, we got a new user license namely “Self Service User”. With GP2016, named self service user license is introduced. In all honesty, I have to wait and see how this differentiate itself from the previous license model.
  • Automatically Batch Deposit Cash Receipts: This feature reduces one step and saves lot of time. Posting a cash receipt batch would automatically create a cash deposit (either by batch or by transaction, depending on the setup). Awesome.
  • Manage/Edit Attachment Flows: Allows us to edit the information that flows from master to transaction and more. Enhancements are always great.

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Dynamics GP On-Demand Learning: Word Template Tips

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Excellent post on Dynamics GP Support & Services blog that walks us through GP Word Templates.

This was the last post in the series named Microsoft Dynamics GP On Demand Learning Series.

Sincere thanks to GP Support Team, for posting these articles. Highly informative.

VAIDY

GP2016 Upgrade – Modified Dictionary Upgrade & Upgrade Troubleshooting

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Over at Dynamics GP Support & Services blog, couple of posts discussing about following are available:

Both posts discuss in detail about how to upgrade modified dictionary and how to troubleshoot upgrade issues. In particular, the upgrade troubleshooting post is crucial for obvious reasons.

Just about 10 days to get my hands on Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016. It’s gonna be fun.

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GP2016 – Feature of the Day – Smartlist from Favourites & Word Templates on Batch Approval

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Next couple of features posted on Inside Microsoft Dynamics GP blog have excited me for obvious reasons.

  • Smartlist from Favourites: Users can now create a Smartlist from a favourite, retaining the search conditions and columns list. Great time saver.
  • Word Templates for Batch Approval Workflow: How about the ability to view the entire batch content before approving? That’s exactly what this feature is about. Excellent feature. This would further eliminate GP application dependency for trivial tasks.

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IMPORTANT – GP 2016 Database Upgrade Details

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Dynamics GP Support & Services blog has got the information on GP 2016 database upgrade.

Most important information among all that’s been posted, is the fact that we cannot perform a direct upgrade to GP 2016 from any version that’s lower than 12.00.1826. Not even those who are currently on GP 2013 R2 (12.00.1745). It has to be a two-step upgrade for all of them.

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GP2016 – Feature of the Day -Export/Import in SLD, AA Access & More

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I was busy with various activities that I missed some interesting/exciting FsOTD on Inside Microsoft Dynamics GP blog.

I am particularly excited about the last two in the above list; AA Access and Smartlist Designer Export/Import.

The gap between Smartlist Designer and Smartlist Builder is slowly (yet steadily) getting filled. While Smartlist Builder is one of its kind, Smartlist Designer now gives customers a lean version of Smartlist Builder that would satisfy most of the requirements. I am happy as a consultant that I now have an improved Smartlist Designer to talk about with customers/prospects.

Analytical Accounting User Access Settings – Steve Endow perfectly expressed his (and mine as well) thoughts on this tweet. Can’t agree more.

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GP2016 – Version Checks & Upgrades

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Informative post up on Dynamics GP Support & Services blog about Version Checks & Upgrades. It discusses about various version check issues while upgrading GP.

I have had an interesting experience with one upgrade recently. While upgrading this customer’s GP to GP2015 R2, version check failed for one particular product. After going through the tables and SET file, I learned that the product in question was not part of DYNAMICS.SET and was not physically present in GP application folder. However, the SQL objects were very much present and DU tables had records for this product with quite an old version.

Customer informed that the previous implementer had installed this product, however in due course they realised that it was not required at all. Product was removed from the application environment, so there won’t be any necessary interference, however SQL objects and records remained.

It was a pain to clean up the records and continue with the upgrade process.

Beware of all possible scenarios and plan the upgrades well.

VAIDY