Andy Nifong addresses the error You cannot open Microsoft Dynamics GP now because another user is entering Multicurrency access information in Dynamics GP.
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The premier information site for Microsoft Dynamics GP
31 October 2011
How will Microsoft Dynamics GP handle the 2012 Electronic Requirement for Child Support Garnishments? - Dynamics GP Support and Services Blog
Terry Heley answers the question How will Microsoft Dynamics GP handle the 2012 Electronic Requirement for Child Support Garnishments?
The answer is the Payroll Integration to Payables (PIP) free add on from Microsoft. Check out Terry’s post for more information.
Payroll Detail Posting – a new feature in GP 2010 | onza solutions » blog
Amanda Wong has information on Payroll Detail Posting – a new feature in GP 2010.
[H.T. to Jivtesh. I missed this one the first time around.]
[H.T. to Jivtesh. I missed this one the first time around.]
ERP Fear Factor: The Hidden Costs of ERP Implementations | 360° ERP Blog
Eric Kimberling explores ERP Fear Factor: The Hidden Costs of ERP Implementations. I’m not sure that I agree with Eric’s implementation numbers as they relate to GP in particular. Even on a total cost of implementation basis my current project would be about 10 times higher than it actually is.
Also, we used to use a 1:2.5 software to services ratio but as software vendors keep dropping prices and adding incentives the 1:4 ratio does make sense. On the services side, smart people who do good work don’t get cheaper over time.
Get Next Journal Entry Number | azurecurve
Ian Grieve drops some code to Get Next Journal Entry Number over at Azure curve.
Weekly Dynamic: Last User Fun
The Dex.ini file holds the last user to log in using the SQLLastUser field. The problem is that the next user gets changed automatically by Dynamics GP. In Terminal Server or Citrix environments this is a pain because users rarely see their own name. With the Support Debugging Tool this can be changed during login to a blank user, a specific user or even a non-user if you want to leave a 15 character message.
In the Support Debugging Tool pick Options | Dex.ini Configuration.
Now when a user logs in they see the User ID specified in value field. Try not to support your favorite sports team this way. It’s obnoxious.
For example you could use “sys down tonite” (spelling to fit 15 char limit) to remind folks of an outage tonight or “TS due Mon 5pm” (14 char) as reminder that timesheets are due.
We use it a one client to show "Loading..." to keeps users from interrupting while FastPath's ConfigAD does it's magic of populating the login via Active Directory.
In the Support Debugging Tool pick Options | Dex.ini Configuration.
- In the Setting or Search String box key SQLLastUser.
- Leave Silent checked
- Uncheck Log
- Add the user or message in the value field.
Now when a user logs in they see the User ID specified in value field. Try not to support your favorite sports team this way. It’s obnoxious.
For example you could use “sys down tonite” (spelling to fit 15 char limit) to remind folks of an outage tonight or “TS due Mon 5pm” (14 char) as reminder that timesheets are due.
We use it a one client to show "Loading..." to keeps users from interrupting while FastPath's ConfigAD does it's magic of populating the login via Active Directory.
27 October 2011
Reporting-Central–The Closer 3.0
I see that Reporting-Central has released version 3.0 of The Closer, one of my favorite add-ons for Dynamics GP. Check out the new stuff on version 3.0.
Documentation for Management Reporter - Dynamics Corporate Performance Management
From the Dynamics Corporate Performance Management site comes links to resources and Documentation for Management Reporter.
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Pivot Tables with SQL? The Sum of Payments Posted Per Vendor Per Month
Francisco Hillyer looks at creating Pivot Tables with SQL using The Sum of Payments Posted Per Vendor Per Month as an example.
GP2themax - Helping users get the 'max' from Dynamics GP: That Pesky Print Dialog Box
Frank Hamelly looks at how to control That Pesky Print Dialog Box.
Weekly Review: Batches that Won't Post
[Ahem. Step on soapbox. Clear throat]
I've been giving this speech an awful lot lately and most of you should know better, so you're getting "the speech" again. I know that many of you don't follow our advice to print and review the batch edit list prior to posting. I understand. When I was a controller and it was my GP system I didn't run them either. What hurts is that you haven't run one in so long that you freeze up and don't know what to do when a batch doesn't post properly.
You call me and ask what to do. I tell you "print and review the batch edit list". You do and after looking at it three times you see that the fiscal period is closed. Problem solved. Next week you call again. Batch won't post. I say "print and review the batch edit list". You do and see that the Contract is closed to costs. Issue resolved. Next week...
I am always nice. I am always polite. Yes, occasionally there is a real issue that requires some real expertise. It's 1% of the calls. Notice I didn't say "print the batch edit list". A surprising number of people print the batch edit list but don't look at it. You have to review it. The error messages are at the top and potentially in each transaction line. Most of them are surprisingly clear.
I love you all but I will love you more if you "print and review the batch edit list" before you call me.
[Step off soapbox, leave room to riotous applause]
Originally Posted by Mark at 11/16/2009 09:00:00 AM
26 October 2011
FRx does not print my imported budget!!!
Francisco is having a problem where FRx does not print his imported budget!!!
About Dynamics, Development and Life: Dynamics GP Business Analyzer on a Windows Touch Tablet
Jivtesh looks at Dynamics GP Business Analyzer on a Windows Touch Tablet. Frankly, I have a Lenovo x201 tablet at my primary computer. It’s touch enabled and works beautifully.
Have you heard of Social Security Randomization and how does this affect Microsoft Dynamics GP? - Dynamics GP Support and Services Blog
The Dynamics GP Support and Services Block tackles Social Security Randomization and how this affects Microsoft Dynamics GP in a new post up now.
Why Does GP Always Have to Carry the Integration Load?
I look at why GP ends up carrying so much of the integration load when other systems are involved in my new post Dynamics GP Integration Flexibility and Frustration up now at the Dynamics Community site.
25 October 2011
Francisco…Where is my stuff?
Francisco helps you find your stuff in Dynamics GP. Hey Francisco…Where is my stuff?
New Master VARs
Both Redmond Channel Partners and MSDynamicsWorld are reporting that SBS and Socius1 are the first two Master VAR’s in Microsoft’s new program.
MSDynamicsWorld’s Decisions Fall 2011
If you’re not registered for MSDynamicsWorld’s Decisions Fall 2011 virtual conference, now is the time. The conference is stuffed full of great speakers, you can attend from your desk and while it doesn’t cost anything in cash, Decisions does provide a great return on investment for a more valuable asset, your time.
Sign up now. Don’t wait. I’m speaking and you won’t want to miss it.
Error: Attempting To Log In From A Data Source Using A Trusted Connection | azurecurve
Ian Grieve fixes his Error: Attempting To Log In From A Data Source Using A Trusted Connection
That’s what happens when you don’t pay attention to setting up the ODBC!
24 October 2011
Control Account Management for Microsoft Dynamics GP | Not For Profit Tech Blog
Mattthew Adamowicz has also discovered the benefits of Control Account Management for Microsoft Dynamics GP
Microsoft Reports Record First-Quarter Results, Including Dynamics Growth | MSDynamicsWorld.com
Despite all of the hype that Apple gets Microsoft Reports Record First-Quarter Results, Including Dynamics Growth. Dynamics sales are up 17% but they don’t break out the products.
FRx Error 5 An Invalid character was found in text content
Francisco Hillyer feels special with FRx Error 5 An Invalid character was found in text content
Updating the Year stamp on the W4 in HRMSSS/Business Portal - Dynamics GP Support and Services Blog - Site Home - MSDN Blogs
From the Dynamics GP Support and Services Blog comes help with Updating the Year stamp on the W4 in HRMSSS/Business Portal
The Dynamics Community Site: The Value of Interactions | MSDynamicsWorld.com
Andy Leapaldt, writing at MSDynamicsWorld.com, looks at The Dynamics Community Site: The Value of Interactions
23 October 2011
Weekly Dynamic: PM Keys Corruption and econnect
Ok this one is a little complicated. In the GP interface when you open a Payables Transaction it reserves a voucher number. Once the voucher is saved the number can’t be reused. If the voucher is discarded, GP will reuse up to 1,000 numbers back and properly manage the numbers to avoid wasting discarded voucher numbers.
If this gets screwed up you get duplicate PM_Key errors.The fix is easy enough, run checklinks on Payables and increase the next voucher number in Payables setup.
But we ran into a scenario where this kept recurring and it seemed to be related to an integration but we couldn’t pin it down. We sent the details off to Microsoft and they figured it out.
GP manages the next voucher and econnect also manages the next number. What seems to have been happening is:
Microsoft doesn’t have a great fix, don’t run large econnect integrations while processing AP or keep AP integrations below 1,000 records.
We chose to manage AP voucher numbers ourselves via econnect and not use the econnect process to get the next voucher number.
If this gets screwed up you get duplicate PM_Key errors.The fix is easy enough, run checklinks on Payables and increase the next voucher number in Payables setup.
But we ran into a scenario where this kept recurring and it seemed to be related to an integration but we couldn’t pin it down. We sent the details off to Microsoft and they figured it out.
GP manages the next voucher and econnect also manages the next number. What seems to have been happening is:
- A user would reserve an voucher number in AP
- An econnect based integration would bring in more than 1,000 payables transactions.
- The user would discard their voucher and release the voucher number
- GP would then reset the next voucher number to the discarded voucher resulting in duplicate PM Keys and our error.
Microsoft doesn’t have a great fix, don’t run large econnect integrations while processing AP or keep AP integrations below 1,000 records.
We chose to manage AP voucher numbers ourselves via econnect and not use the econnect process to get the next voucher number.
20 October 2011
FRx Error 988672
Francisco Hillyer addresses “FRx Error 988672 Access denied because another caller has the file open and locked.”
Weekly Review: Schedule Backups from Within Dynamics GP
Dynamics GP 9 and up allows you to schedule backups from within the application. You'll need to be logged in to GP as an administrator and you'll need to be on the server. Go to File-Backup. Enter the system password if you've set one. The backup window opens, pick Schedule.
- Name the backup schedule
- Pick the database to backup or backup the system databases
- Enter the backup path (this must be a path on the local server)
- Select the days to backup and the time. The time is entered is in a 24 hour format
- Pick how often to delete old backups
- Click Save. --SQL Agent MUST be running when you click save--
This process creates a job in the SQL agent with the information entered. You can modify the job through the GP interface or via SQL to set more advanced options (like notifications). No, I don't expect DBA's to be using this, they'll create their own SQL Jobs, but if you don't have a dedicated DBA, this is a good start. You'll still need to move the backups off the server for real protection but that's easier with today's portable hard drives. There's no excuse for not backing up your Dynamics GP installation now.
Originally Posted by Mark at 11/12/2009 09:00:00 AM
19 October 2011
Enabling Email Cheque Remittances For All Suppliers | azurecurve
Ian Grieve digs into Enabling Email Cheque Remittances For All Suppliers. For Bob in Tampa, Ian knows how to spell “Check” he’s from England and they prefer “Q” to “C”. It keeps out the riff raff.
The Dynamics GP Blogster: Decisions Fall 2011 Virtual Conference registrations now open
Mariano reminds us that the Decisions Fall 2011 Virtual Conference registrations now open.
I’ll have more on this later. For now, check out Mariano’s post.
Support Debugging Tool session at GPUG Summit 2011 - Developing for Dynamics GP
David Musgrave is presenting a remote Support Debugging Tool session at GPUG Summit 2011. Mariano and I will be tackling questions. After a long week in Vegas that could be interesting in new ways.
You don’t have security privileges to open this window (SOP)
Francisco Hillyer hunts down an error where You don’t have security privileges to open this window (SOP).
The Unintended Consequences of ERP Software Fixed-Cost Contracts | 360° ERP Blog
The Unintended Consequences of ERP Software Fixed-Cost Contracts. I really don’t need to add anything more to a title like that.
18 October 2011
EFT computer batches going to Batch Recovery in Payables Management - Dynamics GP Support and Services Blog
From the Dynamics GP Support and Services Blog comes help with EFT computer batches going to Batch Recovery in Payables Management
The Value of Rewarding and Supporting Your Subject Matter Experts | MSDynamicsWorld.com
My new article is up at MSDynamicsWorld.com. I spend some time looking at The Value of Rewarding and Supporting Your Subject Matter Experts.
Post-Mortem Analysis of ERP Lawsuits and Failure Points | 360° ERP Blog
Eric Kimberling delivers a Post-Mortem Analysis of ERP Lawsuits and Failure Points.
While not specific to GP or even other Dynamics products, the lessons are universal.
17 October 2011
EEO Reporting and Dynamics GP
Michael Lupro has a couple of nice posts on Equal Employment Opportunity reporting using SmartLists and SQL up at BestTechsNW.
Quick Tip: Passing Parameters to Background Processes in Dexterity - Developing for Dynamics GP
David Musgrave is a fan of quick tips recently. Here is his latest:
Quick Tip: Passing Parameters to Background Processes in Dexterity
No Need to Fear Management Reporter | Dynamics GP Insights
Christina Phillips tells us that there is No Need to Fear Management Reporter
Using Management Reporter to connect a demo company in Dynamics GP - Dynamics GP Support and Services Blog
From the Dynamics GP Support and Services Blog comes a look at Using Management Reporter to connect a demo company in Dynamics GP
Weekly Dynamic: Export Solutions Document Field Length
I ran into this the other day while building a SmarList Export Solution. The Document field length is 80 characters.In today’s network environments, it’s easy to get more than 80 characters in the file path. If you use the folder icon to pick the file name, it will allow you to pick a path name longer than 80 characters and then truncate it at 80. This means the everything will look right but the Export Solution won’t work.
There’s only one good solution and that’s to reduce the number of characters by moving or renaming the file.
13 October 2011
Dynamics GP Land: Zero Columns Not Aligning In Management Reporter
Christina Phillips is back and getting to the bottom of Zero Columns Not Aligning In Management Reporter.
Dynamics GP Land: Word Templates and Synchronization
The Developing for Dynamics GP blog bailed out Christina Phillips while she was trying to fix Word Templates and Synchronization. Nice Job!
Quick Tip: Hidden Forms, Command Forms and Dictionary Context issues - Developing for Dynamics GP
David Musgrave delivers a Quick Tip: Hidden Forms, Command Forms and Dictionary Context issues over at Developing for Dynamics GP.
Weekly Review: Retention on Time and Material Projects in Project Accounting
Retention (also commonly called Retainage) is a process where amounts (typically a flat percentage) are held back each sales invoice until a project is complete as a form of performance guarantee. Typically, once the final project milestones are met and approved, the vendor has to submit a final invoice to bill the amounts that have previously been retained.
By default, the Project Accounting module in Dynamics GP 10 supports Retention for Fixed Price project only. This is the most common scenario. But, I recently ran across a client who needed retention functionality for Time and Materials type projects. If all of the elements are there, this can be accomplished without any customization.
In a nutshell, the Trade Discount functionality, if it is not being used elsewhere, can effectively masquerade for retention. Here is how you can make it work.
Setup:
- Set the Discount Percentage on the Project Billing Settings screen to the retention percentage.
- Set the Trade Discount account in Posting Accounts to a balance sheet account to hold the retained amounts.
- Create a Retention Cost Category to hold the final billing of retention.
- Trade Discount will need to be renamed as Retention on any related invoices
- Process billing transactions normally using cycle biller or billing entry. GP will automatically subtract the trade discount crediting revenue and debiting the retention account.
Billing retention is typically a bit of a production. Normally there are significant contractual requirements and signatures required before final billing can be completed. Once that is done, there are few things required in Project Accounting to bill the final amounts.
- Use a SmartList to obtain the total amount retained using the Trade Discount field from Billing.
- Process a billable Miscellaneous Log transaction for zero cost.
- Remove the Discount Percentage prior to final billing to avoid calculating retention on the retention amount.
- Alternatively, zero out the Trade Discount amount on the final billing prior to posting.
- Create an invoice via Billing Entry and set the amount to be billed equal to the amount retained.
- Print and post normally
- When reviewing projects, the amounts retained are ready visible in each billing transaction in the Trade Discount field.
- The retained amounts also appear in SmartLists as Trade Discounts. In SmartList favorites this field can easily be renamed to Retention.
While less common in T&M projects, retention can be required there as well. Assuming that the Trade Discount field is available, this simple workaround allows accounting for retention on T&M projects without customization.
Originally Posted by Mark at 11/02/2009 09:00:00 AM
12 October 2011
Microsoft Dynamics Library | Packt Publishing Technical & IT Book and eBook Store
Packt Publishing is now offer an online Microsoft Dynamics Library.
This subscription runs $100 a year and give you access to every Microsoft Dynamics Book they’ve already published any new ones released during the subscription period.
This includes the Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 Cookbook, Sure Step 2010 and more.
Adding Exit and Close All Windows button to the Dynamics GP Toolbar | DynamicsCare
My colleague Amy Walsh shows how to add Exit and Close All Windows button to the Dynamics GP Toolbar
Dynamics GP Land: Did You Know? Extender Setup
Christina Phillips also give us a look Extender Setup.
How to resize your logo in Microsoft Dynamics GP Word Templates | onza solutions
Over at Onza Solutions, Amanda Wong shows How to resize your logo in Microsoft Dynamics GP Word Templates
Dynamics GP Land: Adding Fields To Word Templates
Christina Phillips looks at Land: Adding Fields To Word Templates over at Dynamics GP Land.
2011 Year-End What and When is Microsoft Dynamics GP Releasing? - Dynamics GP Support and Services Blog
The Dynamics GP Support and Services blog has more information about 2011 Year-End updates including What and When Microsoft is Releasing.
11 October 2011
DynDeveloper.com - Your Dynamics GP Questions, <i>Answered</i>
It looks like my old friend Steve Gray has started something new for Dynamics Developers. Checkout DynDeveloper.com
[H.T. to Jivtesh for this]
GPUG All Stars
A new part of this year’s GPUG Summit is the opportunity to recognize the best of the GPUG community through the new GPUG All Star program.
GPUG is launching a new tradition of recognizing GPUG All Stars each year. GPUG All Stars are those individuals who help the greater GPUG community, by showing:
• Courage - The strength to persevere and hold the talent to teach fellow GP users.
• Passion - Willingness to share their GP and technology passion with others.
• Resolve - Willingness to take the time to help others with challenges they face.
• Advancement - The pursuit of individual and organizational growth and development.
It's now time to vote for who you'd like as a GPUG All Star! Click here to vote. The winners will be announced at GPUG Summit in November.
GPUG is launching a new tradition of recognizing GPUG All Stars each year. GPUG All Stars are those individuals who help the greater GPUG community, by showing:
• Courage - The strength to persevere and hold the talent to teach fellow GP users.
• Passion - Willingness to share their GP and technology passion with others.
• Resolve - Willingness to take the time to help others with challenges they face.
• Advancement - The pursuit of individual and organizational growth and development.
It's now time to vote for who you'd like as a GPUG All Star! Click here to vote. The winners will be announced at GPUG Summit in November.
10 October 2011
Mohammad R. Daoud: Dynamics GP Workflow – Workflow is incorrectly activated
There are lots of workflow things going on in Mohammad’s life recently. The latest is Workflow is incorrectly activated
Mohammad R. Daoud: Dynamics GP Workflow Backup
Mohammad Daoud gives us an option for Dynamics GP Workflow Backup.
eConnect Error: Unrecognized error 232 (0xe8) | azurecurve
Ian Grieve brings us a look at eConnect Error: Unrecognized error 232 (0xe8)
Weekly Dynamic: POP Cost Defaulter
By default Microsoft Dynamics GP gets the Last Invoice Cost on a Purchase Order from Inventory setup in Cards | Inventory | Vendors.
If you would like the Last Invoice Cost to default from the Inventory Current Cost or Standard Cost you can do that with the free POP Cost Defaulter utility that is part of the Professional Services Tools Library (PSTL).
POP Cost Default is easy to use. Simply check the box next to the tool to activate it. Mark the radio button and hit next to set it up.
Setup is ridiculously easy. Pick where you want the cost to default from and click Ok.
That’s all there is to it to changing the source of your Last Invoice Cost on P.O.’s
07 October 2011
Russian And US Scientists Gather To Hunt Down Yeti | Fox News
I can already tell the Russian And US Scientists Gathered To Hunt Down Yeti that they are in the wrong place. All of the Yeti are headed to the GPUG Summit this November in Las Vegas. It’s not’s that Yeti don’t exist, they just aren’t there when scientists look.
If you want to find out why the Yeti will be at the GPUG Summit and why you should go too, check out “A Yeti’s Guide to the GPUG Summit 2011”. This free download will explain everything. Everything except for why my twisted mind works this way.
06 October 2011
Year End Payroll Updates
We’ve heard from Microsoft that there will definitely be year end payroll updates coming for Dynamics GP. Expect to see a series of updates but hopefully not nearly as many as last year. Some changes, like W-2 and W-3 forms, are known and Microsoft is working on delivering those updates before the holiday rush.
Other changes to payroll rules are still in the works in Washington and Microsoft is waiting on final outcomes before they can start coding updates. These will be delivered closer to year end. Even Microsoft has to wait on the government.
This is also a reminder that GP 9 is no longer supported for payroll updates and won’t be getting them. If you’re in the middle of upgrading from GP 9 hurry up!
Deferring Revenue and Expense in Dynamics GP | Dynamics GP Insights
Christina Phillips looks at Deferring Revenue and Expense in Dynamics GP.
I love how simple this can be to accomplish in Dynamics GP.
GPUG Academy Professional Certification in Accounts Payable - Inside Microsoft Dynamics GP
Inside Microsoft Dynamics GP is highlighting the GPUG Academy Professional Certification in Accounts Payable.
Frankly, I think that this is a great idea. The Microsoft certifications are geared toward implementing products. As a controller I manager to hire a few people who could be productive with GP on day 1 but it was hit or miss. Hopefully this can provide some reassurance that candidates actually know what they are doing in GP Payables.
Weekly Review: Copy Headings and Data from SQL
Doing data validation, database compares and other queries in SQL Server is a pretty common occurrence when working with Dynamics GP, especially during implementation. Often this involves running a SQL query in Management Studio and pasting the results into a spreadsheet or document. Many people don't know that a feature in Management Studio is the ability to copy the headings as well as the results with copy and paste.
This is not just a new feature in SQL 2008 but it works in SQL 2005, the feature is just not on by default. To turn it on, select Tools-Options in SQL Server Management Studio. Expand Query Results with the +. Expand SQL Server. Select Results to Grid and check the box "Include Column headers when copying or saving the results." Click Ok.
I felt dumb when I found this the first time but I feel brilliant every time I show it to someone else!
Originally Posted by Mark at 10/19/2009 09:00:00 AM
05 October 2011
MSDynamicWorld gets a Makeover
MSDynamicsWorld.com got a makeover recently. If you haven’t visited recently check out their clean, new look.
How to give a perfect demo « Scott Berkun
While we’re talking GPUG Summit, Scott Berkun dropped How to give a perfect demo onto the world today and he got it just right.
If you’re presenting at the GPUG Summit please read this and anything else Scott has written about speaking like Confessions of a Public Speaker.
The Dynamics GP Blogster: Come join me at GPUG Academy and Summit in November
Mariano and I are both teaching GPUG Academy classes ahead of the GPUG Summit this year. Mariano details his Academy and Summit plans in Come join me at GPUG Academy and Summit in November
Using Management Reporter to connect to the TWO demo company for Dynamics GP 2010 - Dynamics Corporate Performance Management
There are all kinds of stuff coming from official Microsoft channels lately. The Dynamics Corporate Performance Management blog demonstrates Using Management Reporter to connect to the TWO demo company for Dynamics GP 2010 with video none the less.
Microsoft Dynamics GP soon to offer 64-bit Hyper-V images only - Inside Microsoft Dynamics GP
We’ve mentioned this before but now Inside Microsoft Dynamics GP confirms that Microsoft Dynamics GP soon to offer 64-bit Hyper-V images only
If you’re a partner running a cranky old laptop now is the time to upgrade.
When trying to email a Word Template you get the following message: An unknown error has occurred - Dynamics GP Support and Services Blog
From the Dynamics GP Support and Services blog comes some help for When trying to email a Word Template you get the following message: An unknown error has occurred
Changing The eConnect Password In Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 | azurecurve
Ian Grieve updates his recent Changing The eConnect Password In Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 post to include new GP 2010 changes.
04 October 2011
Wiseguy now Available for iPad, Nook and More
I’ve had some requests to make my short stories available for the iPad, specifically via iBooks. Now, Wiseguy is available for the iPad as an iBook. Simply search the book section in iTunes for Wiseguy or Polino and you’ll find it. There’s no easy way to link to it in iTunes that I can find.
Of course it’s also available as a Kindle book which can be read on the iPad, iPhone, all Android devices, Windows Phone 7, old Windows Mobile devices and the Blackberry platform.
In true Ronco style…there’s more! It’s also available for the Nook via Barnes and Noble. And its available in the epub format and more via Smashwords.
I’m excited about the availability of Wiseguy on all of these platforms because it gives me a chance to experiment with different distribution platforms in preparation for some other things I’m writing. I know that folks love to get these for free but if I’m going to put the work to format the stories for other platforms, you guys are going have to come up with 99 cents to support it.
Two new offers announced - Inside Microsoft Dynamics GP
Microsoft has Two new offers around Dynamics GP. I’ll keep you in suspense. Hit the link to find out how to save some dough.
Decisions Fall 2011 Registration
Registration is now open for the Decisions Fall 2011 conference. Decision Spring 2011 was a huge success and I’ll be presenting again at Decisions Fall 2011. For those of you who don’t know what Decisions is, it’s the largest virtual conference for Microsoft’s Dynamics products and it’s put on by my friends at MSDynamicsWorld. Registration is a whopping $0 and you find out more on the Decisions Fall 2011 site.
Merit Matters Blog
Merit Matters explores the benefits of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in their latest posting.
Creating Test Environments for Dynamics GP | Dynamics GP Insights
Fellow MVP Charles Allen covers Creating Test Environments for Dynamics GP
About Dynamics, Development and Life: Dynamics GP and 64 bit support
Jivtesh provides details about Dynamics GP and 64 bit support in one easy to digest post.
Mark Polino preps Dynamics GP community for GPUG Summit 2011 | EDI Integration with Microsoft Dynamics | Data Masons EDI Software Blog
When people say nice things about me I feel compelled to repeat them. Thanks Jon.
Mark Polino preps Dynamics GP community for GPUG Summit 2011
03 October 2011
Congrats to I.B.I.S.–Gold in 4 Competencies
With the new Microsoft partner program finally going into full effect, I want take a second to congratulate my colleagues at I.B.I.S. who recently worked their behinds off to get the Gold Business Intelligence competency added to I.B.I.S. We’re now a Gold Certified Partner, under the new program, in 4 competencies:
ERP
CRM
ISV
BI
The credit goes I.B.I.S. Management who bought into the new program early to understand what was needed and to start pushing us to deliver. I put my money where my very big mouth is and I’ve been certified on all of the GP 2010 exams and Sure Step for more than a year. I’m truly impressed with number of other people who have stepped up to take certification exams.
ERP
CRM
ISV
BI
The credit goes I.B.I.S. Management who bought into the new program early to understand what was needed and to start pushing us to deliver. I put my money where my very big mouth is and I’ve been certified on all of the GP 2010 exams and Sure Step for more than a year. I’m truly impressed with number of other people who have stepped up to take certification exams.
A new season begins… - Kuntz Consulting
Kuntz consulting looks at how changes to Microsoft’s partner requirement affect them in A new season begins…
Dynamics GP Land: Limitations of the Dynamics GP eConnect Transaction Requester
Steve Endow explores the Limitations of the Dynamics GP eConnect Transaction Requester over at Dynamics GP Land.
Dynamics GP Land: Adding Employer Tax Fields To Payroll Check Register
Up at Dynamics GP Land Christina Phillips digs into Adding Employer Tax Fields To Payroll Check Register.
Dynamics GP Land: Hidden Gem- Check Distribution Report
Christina Phillips found a Hidden Gem- Check Distribution Report.
Locked Payables Transaction: You cannot display this record while another user is editing it | azurecurve
Ian Grieve looks at Locked Payables Transaction: You cannot display this record while another user is editing it and delivers some SQL code to help.
Weekly Dynamic: Transaction Aborted…in table ‘dbo.deleted’
We complain a lot when an error message does a poor job of leading us to the answer. I thought that I would highlight a case where the error message was right on. We had a client get the error message:
[Microsoft][SQL Native Client][SQL Server]Transaction aborted when accessing versioned row in table ‘dbo.deleted’ in database XXX. Requested versioned row was now found. Your tempdb is probably out of space. Please refer to BOL on how to configure temp.
Sure enough, tempdb had run out of space. For the acronym challenged, BOL is “Books on Line” the help manual for SQL Server. Restarting the service cleared out tempdb and allowed processing to continue.
Interestingly, we got this error in a number of different places, some folks got it when logging in, others got it while working with GL transactions. When I went to review the issue, I got two messages:
GPS Error: 85 and SQL Server Error 1101.
The GPS Error 85 can be cause by a number of things but looking up the SQL Server Error 1101 kept bringing me back to tempdb being out of space. GP was trying to tell us something, we just had to listen.
01 October 2011
MVP Renewed
The good folks at Microsoft have seen fit to renew my MVP status for another year. All I can say is thank you to everyone who has visited the site, attended a 50 Tips presentation, followed me on Twitter or took a chance on the book.
It looks like Sivakumar got renewed as well, congratulations!
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