Month: June 2016

ERP: Cloud vs. On Premise vs. Hosted

When searching for an ERP solution, the first question many companies ask is, “What’s the difference between an on-premise and cloud solution? Which is right for me?” With an on-premise solution, you purchase the software and license, install it on your own server, and maintain it yourself. With a cloud solution, you pay a monthly… Continue reading ERP: Cloud vs. On Premise vs. Hosted

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Reversing a PPV for a Purchase Return Credit Memo in Dynamics NAV

The item was later returned and a Purchase Credit Memo was issued and posted, but the PPV was not reversed. We have set up the following example to illustrate: Figure 1 – Screenshot showing an example of a standard cost item of $2.00 We created and posted a purchase order with the cost of $3.00.… Continue reading Reversing a PPV for a Purchase Return Credit Memo in Dynamics NAV

ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Developer Digest – vol 101

The ArcherPoint technical staff—made up of developers, project managers, and consultants – is constantly communicating internally, with the goal of sharing helpful information with one another. As they run into issues and questions, find the answers, and make new discoveries, they post them companywide on Yammer for everyone’s benefit. We in Marketing watch these interactions… Continue reading ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Developer Digest – vol 101

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Microsoft Dynamics NAV Localization Portal

It can be a challenge to find out about localization fixes, regulatory features, and ISV solutions released for Microsoft Dynamics NAV. With NAV 2013, we receive a cumulative update each month that contains regulatory feature updates for most countries. Up until NAV 2009, these updates were released separately. Microsoft now has a page on PartnerSource,… Continue reading Microsoft Dynamics NAV Localization Portal

Why Do New NAV Production Orders Have an Ending Date of December 31

Around the middle of January every year, we can count on getting questions on why all of the new Dynamics NAV Production Orders that are created have an Ending date of 12/31/XX. The answer is quite straightforward: The Work/Machine Center Calendars need to be calculated for the upcoming year. Figure 1 – Remember to update… Continue reading Why Do New NAV Production Orders Have an Ending Date of December 31

Do What You’re Doing

We have a saying around the Britt household, “Do what you’re doing”. When you sit down to eat supper with your family, you are sitting down to eat supper with your family. You aren’t watching television, you aren’t texting, you aren’t reading; by golly, you are sitting down to eat supper with your family! You… Continue reading Do What You’re Doing

Understanding the Order Reordering Policy in Microsoft Dynamics NAV

We are given the following choices for Item Reordering Policy in Dynamics NAV. The choice affects how the Planning Worksheet (MRP) plans for replenishment of the item. Blank Fixed Order Quantity Maximum Quantity Order Lot-for-Lot Figure 1 – List of choices defining how the Planning Worksheet (MRP) plans for replenishment of an item If we… Continue reading Understanding the Order Reordering Policy in Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Circular Reference in Microsoft Dynamics NAV Production BOM

A client called the other day and said that they were getting an error, “Max Levels in BOM Structure on 50 is too high”, when trying to ‘Certify a Dynamics NAV Production BOM’. This is caused by what is known as a circular reference or an item used on itself. Figure 1 – Error displayed… Continue reading Circular Reference in Microsoft Dynamics NAV Production BOM