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Infor LN & Baan Tips & Tricks for TECHNOLOGY: Impact of Configuration Changes on Audit Trails

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Impact of Configuration Changes on Audit Trails

The impact of changes in the audit settings varies depending on the specific circumstances. The issues typically arise when changes made to audit settings are implemented at runtime without requiring all users to exit the system (LN). As a result, some users may continue to generate audit trails using the old configuration, while those who log in after the changes take effect will create audit trails based on the new configuration.

Changes in User Profiles

Below is a summary table that illustrates the effects of these changes for a specific table within a company:

Infor LN & Baan Tips & Tricks for OPERATIONS: Using Country of Origin for Purchase Orders

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For purchase orders, information about the COO allows you to track the related import duties, tariffs, and compliance with sourcing requirements. You can maintain the COO of an item when creating an order or the release level of a purchase order.

When you create a purchase order line in the Purchase Order Lines (tdpur4101m000) session, the COO related details are defaulted based on the item-purchase data defined in the Items - Purchase (tdipu0101m000) session. To view this data, you can use the Country of Origin option from the References menu in the Purchase Order Lines (tdpur4101m000) session.

After the order line is released to Warehousing, an inbound line is created in the Inbound Order Lines (whinh2110m000) session with the COO information. A receipt line is created in the Warehouse Receipt Lines (whinh3512m100) session when the inbound order line is received. To view the actual COO for the item specified on the receipt line, you can use the Country of Origin option from the References menu in this session.

You can view the country of origin (COO) data for the inventory received in a warehouse in the Item - Country of Origin Inventory (tcitu6600m000) session based on the data specified in the header section such as, warehouse, item, and so on.

In the Inventory Tracking Receipt (tcitu2610m000) session, you can view the information related to the purchase order, inventory quantity, and actual COO of the item. You can use the Intrastat Transactions (tccom7171m000) session to view the COO that is reported for an order line and is used for the Intrastat declaration.

Infor LN & Baan Tips & Tricks for FINANCE: Remap Posted Integration Transactions (tfgld4282m100)

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Use this session to remap Posted transactions that were mapped incorrectly.

To remap integration transactions successfully, several conditions must be fulfilled. For details, refer to To remap integration transactions.

Enter the ranges of selection criteria for the integration transaction or range of integration transactions to be remapped. You can select the integration transactions of a range of business objects or of a specific business object.

You must select a specific integration document type or an integration document type group.

To evaluate the remapping before you perform the actual remapping, you can select the Simulate check box and the Error Report check box. After you solve the errors, you can run the session again and clear the Simulate check box.

After remapping the integration transactions, you can use the Post Integration Transactions (tfgld4282m000) session to create the postings in the General Ledger.

Elevate Your Team's Output with Expert LN & Baan Help Desk Services

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In today’s fast-paced business environment, maintaining an efficient and responsive ERP system is crucial for success. However, managing ERP support internally can be resource-intensive and distract from your core business objectives. That’s where Crossroads RMC comes in. With our on-demand ERP Expert Help Desk Service, your organization can enhance efficiency, boost customer satisfaction, and allow your team to focus on key business goals.

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  • Round-the-Clock Support: Access functional and technical support 24/7, 365 days a year—even on weekends and holidays!
  • In-depth Expertise: As an Infor Partner, we offer extensive knowledge across all Infor LN & Baan versions, ensuring you get the best possible support.
  • Multiple Communication Channels: Reach out via phone, text, email, online portals, Microsoft Teams, web meetings, or in-person visits.
  • Transparent Monitoring: Receive transparent monthly reports to keep track of service utilization.
  • Disaster Recovery Solutions: Benefit from comprehensive ERP disaster recovery solutions tailored to safeguard your operations.
  • Specialized ION Support: Get expert assistance with your ION workflows for seamless integration and management.

Why Crossroads RMC - Partnering for Success

  • Cost Savings: Outsourcing your ERP Help Desk with Crossroads RMC can significantly reduce the overhead costs associated with supporting and maintaining your ERP system.

ERP LX / BPCS Expert Help Desk Service

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Crossroads RMC has fine-tuned our Technical Help Desk Service to meet specific job requirements. Our service delivers product-level support and development assistance with significant cost savings compared to traditional models. Our Help Desk is a tailored service that provides a dedicated ERP LX/BPCS technical resource ensuring our support precisely aligns with your needs for a more efficient and effective solution. 

Key Features:

  • Flexible Hours: Tailored to fit your budget and requirements.
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  • Remote Accessibility: Primarily remote support with on-site options for comprehensive assistance.
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Infor LX / BPCS Tip: Navigate New Tariffs with Infor ERP LX & Expert Guidance

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In light of the recent tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, effective April 2, 2025, adapting your business operations is crucial to your success. Infor ERP LX offers robust solutions for managing these new trade regulations through its advanced tariff processing functionalities. This system ensures accurate duty calculations and compliance with the latest regulations, helping you streamline operations and maintain competitiveness.

For specialized support and to optimize your ERP system, partner with Crossroads RMC. Our expertise in ERP LX will help you navigate these changes efficiently.

Learn how Infor ERP LX and Crossroads RMC can support your business in these evolving times.

Infor LN & Baan Tips & Tricks for TECHNOLOGY: Archiving Concept

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Companies are developing procedures for entering data into an ERP system and for archiving manuals, drawings, specs, and other hard-copy documents. However, in many cases there is no defined procedures to store historical electronic data. Archiving electronic data should be an integral part of your business processes. 

Generally, archiving is the process of moving historical data from the operational environment to a special archive environment. At home, you might move old bank statements from a closet in your study to a box in the attic. At the office, you might store old hard copies of purchase orders in a room far from your own desk. Just because you no longer need the information in your daily work, does not mean you can dispose of the information. In terms of electronic data in your ERP system, archiving means moving historic data from the operational company to a special archive company; in that way, the historic data will be out of your way and safely stored. To free up disk space on your machine after you have archived the data, you can also move the historic data to an external medium.

Archiving strategy:

Infor LN & Baan Tips & Tricks for OPERATIONS: Blocking or Unblocking Warehouses

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You can block a warehouse for inbound procedures, outbound procedures, or both. For example, you can block inbound and outbound procedures for a warehouse if the warehouse must be closed temporarily for inspection.

You can impose these types of blockings:

  • Full block: Full block on warehousing procedures.

  • Interactive block: Override blocking allowed except blocks on confirm shipment or confirm receipt.

If you impose a full block on inbound procedures...

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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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