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Microsoft Forecaster & It's Future

2011-08-19T03:00:00.002+04:00

There has been lot of questions on Microsoft Forecaster, will it remain? Or will get discontinued? What will be the future?

In simple this is the simple update for Microsoft Forecaster.

“We’ve extended the mainstream support for Forecaster until July 2014, with extended support through July of 2019 “

You can check the details on Microsoft Product Lifecycle for product support life cycle information.

Read the complete details of the original post on Dynamics Corporate Performance Management blog here.

Dynamics GP 2010 Reporting Ledgers Usage In Fixed Asset Module

2011-08-18T18:00:00.000+04:00

A detailed Post by Mr. Sivakumar on his blog “Interesting Findings & Knowledge Sharing ” about usage of Reporting Ledgers in Fixed Asset modules.

Check out the complete details on his post HERE.

Dynamics GP Project Accounting Error - The Project Is Being edited By another User

2011-08-18T11:59:00.000+04:00

One of our clients recently reported the following error while the user tries to open the Project Card.

“The Project Is Being edited By another User, please select another project/contract number"

We checked all the users and no one was accessing this project. Then we found there are invalid entries under “PA Proj Contr Activity Master table”.

Resolutions

Note: Before you follow the instructions in this article, make sure that you have a complete backup copy of the database that you can restore if a problem occurs.

To resolve this problem yourself, follow these steps:

Have all users exit Microsoft Dynamics GP.
Remove the invalid record from the PA000001 table. To do this, follow these steps:

Back up the company database.
Open one of the following query tools, depending on the version of Microsoft SQL Server that you are using:

SQL Query Analyzer
SQL Server Management Studio
Support Administrator Console

Run the following statement against the company database.

Select * from PA000001

Note The PA000001 table works as an activity table. Therefore, if no user is in the system, you do not expect any records to exist in this table. If a record still exists in this table, the record is an invalid record.

Run the following statement against the company database to remove the invalid record from the PA000001 table.

Delete PA000001

Alternatively, there is also an automated solution on partner source which can do the same for you.

Happy Consulting!

Dynamics GP 2010 & Integration Manager 11 Error

2011-08-09T12:41:00.000+04:00

We have situation where we upgraded one of our client to Dynamics GP 2010 with Integration manager 11. The client was using Integration manager extensively to upload all sorts of transactions and after the upgrade process the users started facing different error messages while running integration

“The destination could not be initialized due to the following problem: ActiveX component can't create object”

“The destination could not be initialized due to the following problem: Cannot create Active X Component. Cannon create Active X Component”

“The RPC Server is unavailable “

We tried re-installing integration manager many times but the issue remains unsolved.

Resolutions

After checking all the details we found that the “Dynamics.exe” file was not registered properly for those clients under windows registry. We manually registered the file and it worked

To register “Dynamics.exe” manually, follow the below steps

- Log on to the computer with the user who is receiving the error message while doing integration.

- Reregister the Dynamics.exe file, To reregister

o Click Start,

o Then Click Run,

o Then Type "\FileName.exe “/REGSERVER, and then click OK.

= Represents the full path of the folder that contains the file, and the placeholder

FileName.exe = Represents the name of the file.

For example, type the following string:

“C:\Program Files\Microsoft Dynamics\GP2010\Dynamics.exe” / REGSERVER

Once registered successfully, integration manager will start working properly.

Happy Integrations.

Visual Studio .NET Usage With The New Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

2011-06-12T19:48:00.000+04:00

A very nice and detailed post by Amer Atiyah, he is a freelancer Microsoft Dynamics AX Solution Architect and manages AX blog on his website. He has detailed the usage of Viusal studio .NET with the new Dynamics AX 2012.

Developing applications is now made easier and faster in the new Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 than its earlier versions. .NET developers who are familiar with Visual Studio .NET will be comfortable with developing Dynamics AX applications although Dynamics AX has its own IDE which called MorphX and its own programming language with is X++.

Check out the complete details on his blog post here.

What's New - Technical in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 for Implementation

2011-06-01T11:38:00.002+04:00

Have a look on what’s new document of Technical in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 for Implementation

This training material provides individuals with an introduction to the new features and functionality in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012, in the Implementation feature areas.

Have a look on the details here.

What's New - Application in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 for Finance, PA, Case Mgmt., HRM and Public Sector

2011-06-01T11:36:00.000+04:00

Have a look on what’s new document of Application in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 for Finance, PA, Case Mgmt., HRM and Public Sector

This training material provides individuals with an introduction to the new features and functionality in the Finance, Project Management and Accounting, Case Management, Human Resource Management, and Public Sector feature areas in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.

Have a look on the details here.

What's New - Technical in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 for Development

2011-06-01T11:34:00.000+04:00

Have a look on what’s new document of technical in Dynamics AX 2012 for development.
This training material provides individuals with an introduction to the new features and functionality in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012. The purpose of this training is to introduce new features so that participants can learn about the main differences in the software since the last version.

This training does not cover functionality that has not changed since the earlier versions of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012. It assumes participants have baseline knowledge of the earlier version.

Have a look on the details here.

What's New - Application in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 for Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing

2011-05-30T22:51:00.002+04:00

Have a look on what’s new document of Dynamics AX 2012 supply chain & manufacturing.
This training material provides individuals with an introduction to the new features and functionality in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing feature areas of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.

Check the details here.

Launch Portal for Dynamics AX 2012

2011-05-30T11:52:00.000+04:00

Have a look on Launch portal page of Dynamics AX 2011, this page will help you prepare for the US Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 release. Use the tools, training, and content posted here to help with your own successful launch. The key contents on this page includes

- Key Announcements

- Product strategy

o Target Audience

o Positioning Statement

o Value Proposition

- Global Launch Portal

- Demo Tools & Materials

- Readiness & Trainings

- Sales & marketing material

- US Launch Activities

- Time Lines

The content on this page will be updated periodically, so be sure to check this site often for new materials.

Check out the Launch Portal.

Dynamics AX 2012 Beta Download Available Now

2011-04-15T15:38:00.000+04:00

The Wait is over for whom who wanted to have quick look into the Dynamics AX 2010. The Beta for Dynamics AX 2012 is now available to be downloaded from Partner source.

Download you copy here.

On the link page you’ll find demo tools & materials as well which can be used to get familiarize with the new application functionality and enhancements available in the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 release.

Dynamics GP Professional Services Tools Library – Special Purchase Offer

2011-04-15T15:29:00.002+04:00

Great news for the customer intended to buy PS Tools Library; here is what announced over official Dynamics GP Blog.

“From April 4, 2011 until June 24, 2011, Microsoft Dynamics GP customers will be eligible for a special purchase offer on the Professional Services Tools Library.

25% off when customers buy the entire suite of tools.
10% off when customers buy a three-pack bundle of tools. “

Check the Complete Details Here.

Go and get it. !

Dynamics GP 2010 R2 - New Features List

2011-04-05T19:59:00.002+04:00

Inside Dynamics GP, The official Dynamics GP Blog has been posting the feature list since Mar 2011 for Dynamics GP 2010 R2. The list is very interesting and Some of them are very cool, check out all by the links below

Feature:

Set the Default Column Order In Smart List Builder

SOP Return Word Templates

Look & Feel:

Feature:

Report Builder Integration (Export)

Look & Feel:

Feature:

Report Builder Integration

Look & Feel:

Feature:

New SQL Reporting Services Reports

Look & Feel:

Feature:

Business Analyzer Dynamics GP Client

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Dynamics CRM 2011 - Tutorials Create Road maps To Success

2011-03-30T11:11:00.001+04:00

Dynamics CRM Tutorials has been released; here is what Microsoft Dynamics CRM Team Blog has announced regarding these tutorials.

“ For Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011, we created a new type of content—tutorials. Each tutorial is meant to provide a kind of “road map” that answers the questions “How does this CRM feature make my job easier and more productive?”, “What do I need to know before I get started?”, and “What do I need to do?” “
Check out the complete details On Dynamics CRM Team Blog.

What's New In Dynamics AX 2012 For Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing

2011-03-29T00:19:00.000+04:00

Dynamics AX 2012 what’s New in Microsoft Dynamics® AX 2012 for Supply Chain Management & Manufacturing has been released.

Check out the complete material on partner source HERE

Dynamics GP Project Accounting Reports - Project Analysis Budget Vs Actual By Cost Categories

2011-03-22T11:25:00.000+04:00

Dynamics GP Project Accounting Series is very detailed, but reporting always been a key to most of the client such as dashboards and project details. I have developed some reports on project accounting. Have a look at one of those

Report Name:

Project Analysis Budget VS Actual By Cost Categories

Dynamics GP Module:

Project Accounting

Development Using:

SQL Scripts (Views)

Database Connection Type: OLE DB (ADO)

Crystal Report: Version 11

Details:

Project Analysis report displays the budgeted amounts along with the actual amount for the project during the report date criteria. This will also show the variance in terms of amount between budget and actual. All amounts are represented by the project cost categories and report can be generated for one or more projects at the same time.

You can download your copy From HERE

The Zipped Package includes SQL Scripts and Crystal Report File.

Happy Reporting!

Disclaimer:

I tested this on limited data (Project with “Fixed Price” Type & “Cost-To-Cost” Accounting Method), if you find an issue or have a suggestion for improvement, please let me know and I will post the update here for everyone.

Dynamics GP Project Accounting Reports - Projects Summaries Budget Vs Actual

2011-03-21T11:37:00.000+04:00

Dynamics GP Project Accounting Series is very detailed, but reporting always been a key to most of the clients. I have developed some reports on project accounting. Have a look

Report Name:

Projects Summaries Budget VS Actual

Dynamics GP Module:

Project Accounting

Development Using:

SQL Scripts (Views)

Database Connection Type: OLE DB (ADO)

Crystal Report: Version 11

Details:

Project Summaries Budget Vs Actual report displays the budgeted amounts along with the actual amount for the project & the report date range criteria. This will also show the variance in terms of amount between budget and actual.

You can download your copy From HERE

The Zipped Package includes SQL Scripts and Crystal Report File.

Happy Reporting!

Disclaimer:

Dynamics GP Project Accounting Reports - Project Gross Margin

2011-03-20T10:30:00.002+04:00

Dynamics GP Project Accounting Series is very detailed, but reporting always been a key to most of the client such as dashboards and project summaries. I have developed some reports on project accounting. Have a look

Report Name:

Project Gross Margin

Dynamics GP Module:

Project Accounting

Development Using:

SQL Scripts (Views)

Database Connection Type: OLE DB (ADO)

Crystal Report: Version 11

Details:

Project Gross Margin report displays the budgeted amounts along with the actual amount for all projects during the report date criteria. This will also show the variance in terms of amount between budget and actual.

You can download your copy From HERE

The Zipped Package includes SQL Scripts and Crystal Report File.

Happy Reporting!

Disclaimer:

Understanding the Difference between a Business Blueprint and an ERP Systems Blueprint

2011-03-19T14:16:00.000+04:00

A very nice article by Eric Kimberling of Panorama consulting which details the Difference between a Business Blueprint and an ERP Systems Blueprint, have a look on the complete article HERE

Happy Consulting !

Dynamics GP Project Accounting Reports - Project Summaries Sheet

2011-03-17T10:44:00.000+04:00

Dynamics GP Project Accounting Series is very detailed, but reporting always been a key to most of the client such as dashboards and project summaries .I have developed some reports on project accounting. Have a look

Report Name:

Projects Summaries Sheet

Dynamics GP Module:

Project Accounting

Development Using:

SQL Scripts (Views)

Database Connection Type: OLE DB (ADO)

Crystal Report: Version 11

Details:

Project Summaries Sheet displays the budgeted amounts along with the actual amount for all projects during the report date criteria. This will also show the variance in terms of amount between budget and actual.

You can download your copy From HERE

The Zipped Package includes SQL Scripts and Crystal Report File.

Happy Reporting!

Disclaimer:

Dynamics GP Project Accounting Reports - Project Analysis % of Completion

2011-03-16T11:03:00.001+04:00

Report Name:

Project Analysis % of Completion

Dynamics GP Module:

Project Accounting

Development Using:

SQL Scripts (Views)

Database Connection Type: OLE DB (ADO)

Crystal Report: Version 11

Details:

Project Analysis report displays the project statuses by their percentage of completion based on cost. This shows the status in terms of KPI (Meter Gauges), it has different definition colors which are also mentioned at the bottom of the report to represent the statuses.

You can download your copy From HERE

The Zipped Package includes SQL Scripts and Crystal Report File.

Happy Reporting!

Disclaimer: