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There are times when an ECN effectivity says to use up existing parts before using the new parts (Use to Exhaustion). In Dynamics NAV, we have the option to phase in using “starting dates” and “ending dates” in Production BOM’s, but that is based on an estimated usage rate that may not be accurate. There… Continue reading Handling the Production BOM When ECN Effectivity is Used to Exhaustion

We received a call from a client who is running Dynamics NAV 2013 and was getting an error when trying to post an Item Charge Invoice to a Subcontracting Purchase Receipt. The short answer is that you cannot post an Item Charge Invoice to a Subcontracting Purchase Receipt The system is not programmed to do that.… Continue reading Can I Apply Item Charge Invoices to a Subcontracting Purchase Receipt?

From time to time I am asked if you can you determine the Actual FIFO or LIFO value of your inventory if you are using Standard Cost. There are companies that will value their inventory at Standard for managerial accounting reasons, but for reporting or tax reasons will value their inventory at FIFO or LIFO.… Continue reading Determine Actual FIFO or LIFO Value of Inventory Using Standard Cost

Do you know how to set up Item Cross References for Customers and Vendors in Microsoft Dynamics NAV2013? Using Item Cross Reference allows you to quickly identify the items that were ordered by a customer or that you are purchasing from a vendor on the basis of item numbers other than your own. This can… Continue reading Setting up Item Cross Reference for Customers and Vendors