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Infor LX/BPCS Tips & Tricks for TECHNOLOGY: User Provisioning

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Enables integration between LX and Infor OS Federation Services (IFS) to automate user provisioning.

  • Bi-directional user synchronization between Infor OS and LX:

    • Infor OS user creation or changes automatically create or update users in LX.

    • IBM i user profiles can be created if needed.

    • Updates to SYS600 user data are reflected in Infor OS.

  • Security Role Integration:

    • LX Security Roles and Units are published as IFS Security Roles via SyncSecurityRoleMaster BODs.

    • LX receives inbound SyncSecurityUserMaster BODs from IFS to create or update user records in SYS600.

    • SYS600 Exit Points trigger ProcessSecurityUserMaster BODs to request user creation or updates in IFS on behalf of LX.

Available Versions: 8.3.5, 8.4.1, 8.4.2

Infor LN & Baan Tips & Tricks for TECHNOLOGY: Application Personalization

Kathy Barthelt 0 46043 Article rating: 5.0

Users can personalize sessions and apply special formatting to the data displayed in sessions. The personalizations and formatting settings that are specified by the users are stored on the LN server. Administrators can maintain these settings.

  • Session personalizations

    Users can personalize sessions in various ways. users can, for example, hide fields, change labels, customize the toolbar, and move fields to another tab. Administrators can maintain the personalizations defined by the users. For example, an administrator can export personalizations to an XML file, import personalizations from an XML file, and copy personalizations to another user, to a DEM role, or to a company number.

  • Report personalizations

    You can use the Report Designer (ttstppersrep) to personalize the layouts and style of reports, without modifying the standard reports or using an external reporting solution. The changes are stored as personalizations.

    You can also generate new reports that are based on a selection of fields from the application data model. These reports are generated in the extensibility package. You can personalize these reports in the Report Designer (ttstppersrep), or modify them in Infor LN Studio.

    For details, see the Infor LN Report Designer Development Guide
     
  • Conditional formatting

    users can define conditions to apply special formatting to the data displayed in LN sessions. The users can define multiple conditions per session and different types of formatting, such as a specific color for particular fields or rows, and a warning symbol for particular rows. Administrators can maintain the formatting settings specified by the users and can define system-wide formatting settings.

Infor LN & Baan Tips & Tricks for OPERATIONS: Deleting Purchase Orders

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  • If Finances is implemented, we recommend that you do not delete order data in a fiscal year that has not yet been fully closed. This is because the GRINYA process uses information that would be deleted by this action. For best results, check whether the logistical balance for non-invoiced receipts matches the balance of the GRINYA accounts for the periods up to which you want to delete purchase order data.
  • When a purchase order is canceled, you can only delete the purchase order and the related tables. If only a purchase order line is canceled, the line can be deleted and archived.

You cannot delete a purchase order (line) if:

  • The linked warehouse order is closed but cannot be removed.
  • The purchase order is linked to a PCS project that is not yet archived. When the PCS project is archived, the purchase data is also archived and you can delete the purchase order.
  • A consignment replenishment order is not yet consumed completely.
  • The invoice is yet to be completely matched and approved.
  • The invoice amount is not yet inserted as turnover history.
  • The sales order or service order that is linked to the purchase order line, and for which an internal invoice must be sent from the purchase office to the sales office or service office, is not yet invoiced. In this case, you cannot delete the purchase order line before the sales order or service order is invoiced.

Infor LN & Baan Tips & Tricks for FINANCE: Cash Forecast Reports and Inquiries

Kathy Barthelt 0 33728 Article rating: 5.0

To produce the cash flow forecast, the combined information from the following is used:

  • Customer and supplier accounts
  • Open sales and purchase orders
  • Purchase quotations
  • Purchase requisitions
  • Standing orders
  • Projects
  • Financial budgets

You can use the bank balances of the bank relations that are maintained in the Bank Relations (tfcmg0510m000) session, to generate the reports with details of cash inflows and outflows of the company for a specified period of time.

You can also manually specify the Opening Balance for the cash forecast. Use the sessions below to print and generate the reports:

  • Cash Forecast Summary by Date Range/Currency (tfcmg3518s000)
  • Print Cash Forecast Details by Date Range/Currency (tfcmg3412m000)
  • Print Cash Forecast Summary by Period/Currency (tfcmg3410m000)
  • Cash Forecast Summary by Date/Currency (tfcmg3519s000)
  • Print Detailed Cash Forecast in Cash Forecast Currency (tfcmg3413m000)
  • Cash Forecast Components by Date/Currency (tfcmg3520m000)
  • Print Forecast Components by Date/Currency (tfcmg3420m000)

Infor LX/BPCS Tips & Tricks for OPERATIONS: Override inspection days lead time at item-facility

George Moroses 0 24970 Article rating: 5.0

Item Facility Master has a new attribute to define the override inspection days lead time CICP.ICINSD.

  • When an item facility has a defined override inspection days lead time, that value will be used instead of the system parameter inspection days lead time.

MRP exception report, MRP200B
Purchase planning report, PUR285B
Purchase order / Requisition maintenance, PUR500D3
Purchase order consolidation / release, PUR640B1
Vendor splits, PUR653B

Infor LX/BPCS Tips & Tricks for TECHNOLOGY: Improve WebTop Grid Support for MRP320D Master Schedule Detail Inquiry

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This enhancement improved the subfile utilized in MRP320D Master Schedule Detail Inquiry -SCR001 by expanding the subfile with data rather than clearing the subfile as user pages. This change provides full support for the WebTop 4.8 Grid decorator.

This enhancement updated the approach used to populate the subfile to allow a deployed Webtop Grid to function correctly. There is no visible or user-impacted change to the way the program functions.

This enhancement provides improved functionality and full support of a Webtop grid applied to the subfile.

Infor LX/BPCS Tips & Tricks for FINANCE: IDF Ledger Book Journal Line Analysis

George Moroses 0 18788 Article rating: 5.0
  1. This enhancement added the IDF Ledger Book Journal Line Analysis business object for displaying reference information on summarized journal lines. This enhancement provided Ledger Book Journal Line Analysis business object and a bi-directional relationship to Ledger Book Journal Line Source.
  2. This enhancement provides the user with detailed reference information on summarized journal lines for analysis purposes.

✨ You're Invited: LN NAUG Face-to-Face Annual Meeting 2025

May 13–15, 2025 | Naperville, IL

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Why You Should Attend

LN NAUG Face-to-Face is the must-attend gathering for Infor LN and Baan ERP users across North America. Join fellow ERP professionals, decision-makers, and industry experts for three days of knowledge-sharing, innovation, and networking you won't find anywhere else.

💡 Get Inspired by real-world success stories from LN users

🤝 Connect with peers and solution providers shaping the future of Infor LN

📈 Level Up your ERP strategy with sessions on automation, analytics, integration, and more


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End of Year E R P Checklist: Streamline Your Transition to the New Year

The end of the year is a busy time for everyone, but a little preparation can make the start of the next year smoother and more productive. Here's a checklist broken out by the department to help optimize your ERP system as you wrap up this year.

All Departments End of Year Checklist

_____1. Strategic ERP Review

  • Review and Update Reports and Dashboards
    • Evaluate standard reports and dashboards to ensure they align with current business requirements.
    • Adapt them to reflect changing priorities so the information remains relevant and actionable.

_____2. ERP Support and Maintenance

  • Address Outstanding Support Issues
    • Reach out to Crossroads RMC for unresolved support concerns or system issues.
    • Collaborate to resolve lingering problems and clear your to-do list before the year ends.

_____3. Training and Consulting Services

  • Assess Team Training Needs
    • Conduct a skills gap analysis to identify areas where your team may require additional ERP training.
    • Allocate resources for consulting services to help your team remain efficient and effective with the ERP system.

_____4. Future Investments

  • Evaluate New ERP Features or Modules
    • Review potential ERP investments to support business growth.
    • Align new features or modules with the organization’s current and future needs to maximize ROI and operational efficiency.


IT/Technology Checklist

_____1. Data Cleanup

  • Perform data deduplication to eliminate redundant entries.
  • Validate existing data to ensure accuracy and reliability. This reduces errors and boosts confidence in reporting.

_____2. Archive/Remove Obsolete Data

  • Archive or delete outdated data to improve system performance and reduce database clutter.
  • Streamlined data management enhances system usability and reduces search inefficiencies.

_____3. Monitor System Performance

  • Review system logs and performance metrics to identify bottlenecks.
  • Address any recurring lags or slowdowns to improve overall system efficiency.

_____4. Review User Access Controls

  • Audit user roles, permissions, and access rights for accuracy.
  • Remove or update access for users with altered responsibilities or those no longer with the organization.
  • This step mitigates cybersecurity risks and ensures compliance with data governance policies.

_____5. Test Emergency Recovery Procedures

  • Perform a test run of backup and recovery protocols to verify their effectiveness.
  • Ensure all critical data can be restored in the event of a disaster.

_____6. Prepare for Date-Dependent Processes

  • Audit scheduled jobs, scripts, and automation with hard-coded dates.
  • Update these dates to reflect the upcoming year to avoid disruptions in processes.

_____7. Bonus IT Tasks

  • Communicate planned system downtimes with all stakeholders in advance.
  • Document any changes made to the system during this period for future reference.
  • Encourage feedback from end-users on potential system improvements.

Operations Checklist

_____1. Critical Data Accuracy

  • Ensure critical data, such as inventory levels and customer information, is up-to-date and accurate to support efficient facility operations.
  • Remove discontinued items.
  • Delete sold purchase receipts.
  • Clear lot attributes for sold lots.
  • Non-Manufacturing Environments: Update the standard cost field based on current cost.

_____2. Inventory Management

  • Conduct a full physical inventory and update quantities before year-end or establish a cycle-counting program to maintain accuracy.
  • Prepare users for year-end completion of all inventory adjustments, receipts, and invoicing.
  • Determine processes for handling new-year transactions without immediate posting.

_____3. Purchase Orders & Contracts

  • Close out all purchase contracts and purchase orders (POs) to prevent further receipts against any contract line items.

_____4. Costing & Manufacturing Tasks

  • Decide on new standard costs for the upcoming year (for Manufacturing environments).
  • Establish cutoff dates for removing archived BOMs and closed/canceled manufacturing orders.

_____5. LX-Specific Tasks

  • Run PRF900 to update performance measurements and purge closed shop orders.

_____6. Fixed Assets & Depreciation

  • Review and update the depreciation schedule for fixed assets.
  • Verify depreciation expenses for the year have been accurately recorded.
  • For any new assets added during the year, ensure they are included in the depreciation schedule.

Finance Checklist

_____1. Period Closing & Reconciliation

  • Close financial periods and reconcile accounts to ensure financial data consistency and readiness for audits, tax filings, and other financial processes.
  • Set up financial periods for 2025 before the year begins.
  • Open the January 2025 period.
  • Finalize all outstanding transactions from 2024.

_____2. LN-Specific Tasks:

  • Perform a soft-close for any open periods in 2024.

_____3. LX-Specific Tasks:

  • Copy the CEA Book for the new year, ensuring all Journal Sources are set up. This ensures all required records are in place.
  • Run ACP920 (1099 Report) before ACP910 (Year End Close), as the Close Program clears 1099 Payments History.

_____4. Financial Cleanup

  • Address any old sales invoices and ensure they are properly closed.
  • Rectify any outstanding financial integration errors.
  • Set up and test new integration mappings for 2025 in a test environment.
  • Review and update jobs to ensure they are configured correctly for 2025 processing.
  • Identify purchase invoices for cash-flow management that won’t be paid until 2025.

_____5. Payroll Review

  • Verify employee payroll records and reconcile them with financial statements.
  • Ensure all employee information is up-to-date, including unpaid sick leave and vacation time, and carry over or adjust as necessary.

_____6. Accounts Receivable & Payable

  • Resolve any outstanding issues or unpaid invoices in customer or vendor accounts.
  • Record all payments and receipts to maintain accurate financial data.
  • Review outstanding receivables for potential bad debts.
    • Decide whether to carry them over into the new year.
    • Adjust the allowance for bad debts as necessary.

_____7. Bonus Financial Tasks

  • Verify that ERP calendars are set up for the new year with holidays correctly indicated.
  • Ensure proper mapping and testing of financial processes to avoid disruptions in the new year.

Taking these proactive steps will set your ERP system up for success in the coming year.

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