Archives

Archive for the ‘Implementation’ Category

This solution contains two options on processing returned items for rework, incorporating the returned item and costs into rework jobs for SL-ERP versions prior to SL8. With the release of SL8 , job orders can be flagged rework josb by checking a Rework flag on the job order. This will allow recursive materials to be […]

Sep 22nd, 2011 | Filed under Application, Implementation
Tags:

SOLUTION #1 – This is to be used if you are UPGRADING from a previous SL7.0x version, and applying a Service Pack.  This is NOT to be used if you are ONLY applying a Service Pack to the same SL7 version. Before you begin the upgrade, please review your Client Configuration Names go to Start>Programs>MAPICS>Tools>Client […]

Sep 5th, 2011 | Filed under Development, Implementation
Tags:

If you ever need to change the site name in Syteline, here are steps you should follow, 1) Backup all your database. 2) Log off all users. 3) Run the “Change Site” utility. 4)  If Intranet Licensing has been implemented in this site, after running the Change Site Utility,  the Intranet License option on the […]

Apr 22nd, 2011 | Filed under Development, Implementation

If you have hundreds users, manually rebuilding the User/Module Authorization will be painful.  The below query will copy over the User/Module Authorization from source DB to target DB.  Just run it against your target DB. insert  modulemembers (objecttype, objectname, modulename, originalmodulename, modulememberspec) select objecttype, objectname, modulename, originalmodulename, modulememberspec from [Your_Source_DB_name].[dbo].[modulemembers] where objectname like ‘OS_%’

Jan 17th, 2011 | Filed under Development, Implementation, SQL

If you are a Syteline administrator, you will often need to refresh your Test/Training database with update-to-date Production database. The most common way for copying DBs in SQL server is to use the backup/restore function. 1) Bring down all Infor service. 2) Backup your Syteline production database. In SQL management studio, right click database name, […]

Jan 17th, 2011 | Filed under Development, Implementation, SQL

Overview There are four lead time fields in the Syteline item master: fixed, variable, paperwork and dock-to-stock. The fixed, paperwork and dock-to-stock leads are expressed in days and the variable is expressed in hours (run time per piece). For purchased items, they must be manually entered. For manufactured, they can be either manually entered or […]

Jan 17th, 2011 | Filed under Application, Implementation

Syteline system cut over will be the biggest milestone of your implementation project.  Careful planning would be essential to your project success. Section A – Initial Setup Step Form Purpose Owner(s) Due Date Scope (Task Size – Small (<1Day) Medium (<1wk) Large >1wk) A1 Groups Specify groups who are allowed access to the SyteLine ERP […]

Dec 23rd, 2008 | Filed under Implementation

The Definition of Procedures Procedures represent the documentation of business process.  Their purpose is to document all business processes, strategies, and principles and their related information.  In terms of ISO 9000, procedures represent the Level B/Tier 2 of the Quality System.  Procedures should be written in a detailed manner.  They should cover the ‘5 – […]

Aug 23rd, 2008 | Filed under Implementation
Jul 23rd, 2008 | Filed under Implementation

CRP – INVENTORY CONTROL Set up parameter files Determine item structure for Item Master.  Determine what will be inventory items and non-inventory items. Determine structure for Product Codes/Distribution Accounts. Set up master files Item Master Purchasing information Manufacturing information Costing information Engineering information Sales information Product Codes/Distribution Accounts Warehouse Master Stock Locations Nettable/non-nettable Temporary/permanent Reason […]

Jul 2nd, 2008 | Filed under Implementation