SL Tips and Tricks

How to rebuild the Microsoft Dynamics SL menu for users
If the Dynamics SL menu is not looking correct, there are a few ways to force a rebuild. 1. Log in as an administrator, make a change to the user group membership (remove them, save, re-add them) and Save. 2. Delete the MenuCache folder in the user profile (C:\users\<userID>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft Dynamics SL\ 3. Have the user […]
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Unable to Void Dynamics SL AP Check
Receiving error message ‘Check Status is Not Outstanding’ when trying to void an AP check that still shows outstanding? If this occurs always check for unreleased batches in the Void Check Entry screen and ensure there is not a batch already created that has that check in it. If the check is already included in […]
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How to Reset Microsoft Dynamics SL Business Portal Internet Explorer
There have been various issues in Microsoft Dynamics SL Business Portal; pages not rendering correctly, time entry not saving, general issues that are machine-specific, and so on. The solution is the recently revised IE settings for Business Portal. Follow these steps to resolve the Dynamics SL Business Portal issues in IE: 1. Add the site to […]
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Microsoft Dynamics SL: PC Message Number 1780 Error When Opening the Project Transaction Transfer Screen
When you try to open the Project Transaction Transfer (PA.PTT.00) screen in Microsoft Dynamics SL, you receive the following error: PC Message Number 1780 – This application is currently in use by ‘%s’. The Project Transaction Transfer Control Parameter Maintenance record exists because the screen previously closing abnormally. The Control Parameter is used to prevent […]
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Microsoft Dynamics SL Screen/Report Searching
Occasionally I find myself recalling the name of a specific screen and being unsure where that screen may be located on a certain menu. When this happens, I use the Microsoft Dynamics SL Search option. This is located at the top on the right side of the Dynamics SL Menu bar. A helpful tip – […]
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Fixing Script Errors in Microsoft Dynamics SL
Are you experiencing sporadic error pops up in Dynamics SL (when switching companies, for example) that say “Script Error.” To fix this issue, follow the steps below. Compatibility Settings: In Internet Explorer, Go to Tools- Compatibility View Settings Add microsoft.com Add dynamics.com Trusted Sites: In Internet Explorer, Go to Tools-Internet Options Select the Security tab […]
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Adding Favorites to your Dynamics SL Menu
To add a Microsoft Dynamics SL Screen to your Favorite’s Menu, simply right click on the screen in the SL Menu and select the option to Add Screen to Favorites. This allows you to customize your list according to the screens you are most often in, making it more convenient when working. The Home screen […]
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What is the current OM Period? How is the period for OM determined?
The OM period is only shown in the SL OM Screens. The OM Period is determined as the most recent period between Inventory and AR. If you close Inventory, it will update OM. Likewise if AR is closed and OM hasn’t yet been closed, it will show the more current period on OM entries.
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Inventory Transfer Batch Suspends With Event Log – Transfer Document Not Found
The 2nd step of a 2-step transfer batch suspends with the message “The Transfer Document for batch ‘XXXXXX’ and Company ID ‘YY’ was not found”. Note that if you try to receive a transfer that is already saved in another unreleased batch, you will receive an error message: “Transfer Document ‘XXXXXX’ has already been used […]
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Process Manager is VERY Slow; No Errors Received
Planning was somehow interrupted and the temp tables were not cleared and won’t clear. NOTE: Confirm all users are out of SL and that recent SQL backups of the SL databases exist before proceeding. Run the following against your SL application database in SQL Server Management Studio:Select * from inupdateqty_wrk If there are over 2,000 rows […]
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PO Receipt batch has a status of Hold, however, the status field is disabled and the batch can’t be released.
Many times, this is due to a problem that occurred while the batch was being released and the Purchasing Receipt batch status never got set properly to “Completed”. How can you find information to support the fact that the batch released but the status just didn’t get updated correctly? To see if this situation exists, […]
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Shortcuts to make your path through Dynamics SL faster and easier.
You know how you look for shortcuts when you know there is road construction up ahead on your favorite route to work? That shortcut can save you a bunch of time and keep you moving towards your destination, rather than sitting bogged down in traffic. In this article, we will show you some function keys […]
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