If you’ve migrated from FRx to Management Reporter, you may have noticed there may be some fonts that are not available on the system.The migration report may show that all fonts migrated successfully but when you open a Row Definition or Column Definition you may receive an error that the font cannot be found.This will then crash Report Designer with the following error:To resolve this error:Open SQL Server Management Studio and connect to the ManagementReporter database.Run the following script: (replacing ‘FONTNAME’ with the font name in the error message) to see how many objects are using the font in the error message.Select * from ControlFontStyle where FontName = 'FONTNAME'Now run the following script to update all … [Read more...] about Tips to Resolving Font Name Error In Management Reporter
Tips to Incorporating New Service Packs into the Dynamics GP Client Installation Package
The Microsoft Dynamics GP Client Installation Package is a great tool to use to install GP on multiple workstations within your business. The “Create Installation Package” menu option is on the main Dynamics GP Setup menu. It is a wizard that will guide you through the process of creating a custom installation package specifically for your business. You can save the installation package on a network share using the installation settings you select such as; the GP features to be installed, the installation location, and the shared dictionary locations. The package can also automatically create the ODBC connection if you wish.The benefit of the installation package is that you can quickly and easily install GP onto workstations with … [Read more...] about Tips to Incorporating New Service Packs into the Dynamics GP Client Installation Package
Live Event on 11/21 – Streamline and Manage Your Multi-Entity Business with Microsoft Dynamics ERP Solutions
Are you looking for a better way to manage multiple entities in your business? Join Boyer & Associates and BinaryStream on Thursday, November 21, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT for an event, "Streamline and Manage Your Multi-Entity Business with Microsoft Dynamics ERP Solutions" at the Microsoft Technology Center in Edina, MN and learn the advantages of using Microsoft Dynamics ERP multi-entity management solutions to help:Streamline Multi-Entity Transactions Significantly Improve Financial Reporting Time and Quality per Site/Entity Dramatically Reduce Operational Costs Ensure Secure Site InformationThe informational presentations will review and compare functionality of the most popular multi-entity ERP solutions on … [Read more...] about Live Event on 11/21 – Streamline and Manage Your Multi-Entity Business with Microsoft Dynamics ERP Solutions
Boyer & Associates Helps Microsel Increase Sales and Improve Operational Efficiency with Microsoft Dynamics GP
Boyer & Associates is pleased to announce the completion of an ERP financial management project for Microsel, a system manufacturer and wholesale computer distribution company headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minn.To update the company’s outdated financial management system and improve order fulfillment processes, Boyer & Associates implemented Microsoft Dynamics GP , an industry leading financial accounting/ERP solution. “With our previous accounting system, we struggled with too many manual processes, poor reporting, and inefficient sales ordering processing due to lack of integration. We chose Microsoft Dynamics GP because of its compatibility with other applications, ease of reporting and third-party plug-in integration. Having … [Read more...] about Boyer & Associates Helps Microsel Increase Sales and Improve Operational Efficiency with Microsoft Dynamics GP
Tips to Using Unit Accounts with Variable Allocation Accounts in Dynamics GP
In a previous post, "How to Use Dynamics GP Unit Accounts to Enhance Your Management Reports," we talked about how companies can use Unit Accounts for statistical data to track a company’s performance in Dynamics GP. Any non-financial or statistical data that is tracked and reported on could potentially be set up as a Unit Account. In Dynamics GP, Unit Accounts can be used to breakdown or allocate costs at a more granular level, which provides management a clearer picture of how various areas of the company are performing.Predominantly, companies want overhead expenses such as rent or utilities separated by department, location, project, or product. Frequently, the process for allocations is manual with the calculation done in Excel … [Read more...] about Tips to Using Unit Accounts with Variable Allocation Accounts in Dynamics GP
Boyer to Host Microsoft Dynamics ERP Evaluation Shootout Event on September 19, 2013
Boyer & Associates will be hosting a fall Microsoft Dynamics ERP Shootout event for companies and organizations evaluating new ERP solutions on September 19, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CT at the Microsoft Technology Center in Edina, Minnesota.The free half-day event will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn and evaluate three leading Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions including Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics SL. The event is geared toward organizations that are in the market for better financial management and the presentations will review and compare functionality of each application as it relates to Financial Modules, Financial Reporting Modules and Integration.“We know that … [Read more...] about Boyer to Host Microsoft Dynamics ERP Evaluation Shootout Event on September 19, 2013
Business Ready Service Plan For Dynamics GP & SL Have Their Benefits
From the day you purchase your Dynamics ERP to every year that your annual renewal comes due, there are many benefits to staying current with your Business Ready Service Plan. Here are some of the great benefits you receive:You will have the ability to take advantage of new version upgrades. Staying on the most current version will give you access to new features and capabilities of your software. Along with the upgrades, you will receive critical updates and a 10-year support lifecycle. Updates include tax and regulatory releases, latest system updates to keep your solution performing at its best. Access to certification information Access to managed newsgroups TechNet Plus Direct subscription CustomerSource – gives you access to … [Read more...] about Business Ready Service Plan For Dynamics GP & SL Have Their Benefits
Dynamics GP and a Get/Change Error on Saving the Customer Card.
Recently a customer was trying to add an email address associated with one of the address IDs. When they tried to save the customer card they received the following error, “A get/change first operation on table ‘doCustBillingAddress’ (45).” We hadn’t seen this specific error before and a Bing search provided no guidance.In this scenario all the addresses associated with this vendor were set to PRIMARY. We created a new Address ID called MAIN and updated all the addresses to be associated with MAIN. Then we deleted the old Address ID PRIMARY. Saved customer card and error went away. We didn’t determine what caused the error, but sometimes the simple solution is all that is needed.Feel free to reach out to the experts at Boyer … [Read more...] about Dynamics GP and a Get/Change Error on Saving the Customer Card.
Before you Hire, Track Applicants
Before you Hire, Track Applicants with myStaffingProManaging applicant data is a massive endeavor. Although you may only have one position to fill, the response you receive might be in the hundreds or even thousands. Manually sorting through all that data is not only time consuming but costly.myStaffingPro applicant tracking system (ATS) is designed to streamline and facilitate your hiring process so your time and skills are put to their best use; reviewing top candidates.The tools in myStaffingPro allow you to quickly and efficiently screen, review, forward, and select candidates. Once a selection has been made, simply fill the opening to transfer the new hire’s data from myStaffingPro to Microsoft Dynamics. For more information … [Read more...] about Before you Hire, Track Applicants
Hosting Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 on Windows Azure
If your organization is using Dynamics GP, now you can take advantage of the value of Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 and its three main deployment option including a cloud option, or a mix of cloud and on-premise technologies, or a fully on-premise option to power your business and maximize your success.Unlimited PossibilitiesWindows Azure is Microsoft’s platform for delivering the Microsoft stack in the cloud. It’s an open and flexible cloud platform that enables you to quickly build, deploy and manage applications, such as Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013, across a global network of Microsoft-managed datacenters.With Windows Azure Infrastructure Services, you can access scalable, on-demand infrastructure using Virtual Machines and Virtual … [Read more...] about Hosting Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 on Windows Azure