Requisition Center: Location of Cookie & XML Data

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The cookie and XML data is stored in the RQC work directory. This directory is defined in the LAWDIR/system/rqc_config.xml file.

To delete the cookie and XML data, follow the steps below:

  1. Change to your rqc_work directory.
  2. Delete all files for the web user(s) (e.g., rm userid*)
  3. Change to your rqc_work/cookies directory.
  4. Delete all files for the web user(s) (e.g., rm userid*)
  5. Change to your rqc_work/xml directory (if it exists).
  6. Delete all files for the web user(s) (e.g., rm userid*)
  7. Run the following URL to perform IOS Cache Refresh: https://hostname/servlet/IOSCacheRefresh
  8. Run the following URL to perform RQC Cache Refresh: https://hostname:port/rqc/html/utility.htm
  9. Have the user delete their browser cache ensuring that ‘All time’ is selected. See linked KB 1188792: “How to clear your browser cache”.
  10. Have the user enter RQC and immediately click on the NEW button.

Securing History: Data Archiving with APIX

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COVAP Moves to the Infor Cloud and Acquires a New, Modern, and Scalable Solution

Infor recently announced that COVAP (Comptoir Vendéen des Artisans Plombiers), a plumbers’ purchasing cooperative based in the Vendée region of France, has opted for Infor CloudSuite Distribution Enterprise, a multi-tenant cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform that includes functionalities specifically designed for the distribution sector. Per the press release, the project which launched in 2022, aims to provide COVAP members with better service and greater responsiveness while at the same time aiming to improve the autonomy, productivity, and satisfaction of COVAP’s teams on a day-to-day basis. The solution is cloud-based, benefiting COVAP from automatic updates (eliminating the need for major migration projects that can be costly, time-consuming, and risky), enabling it to focus on its core business, with processes standardized on best practices in the trading industry. Moreover, Infor’s solution will replace several interconnected software packages to standardize and simplify systems to provide a single source of truth. It will cover virtually all operations, including reporting and enterprise data management (EDM), and will interface with other third-party solutions, such as the web portal dedicated to members.

 

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Saint-Gobain Distribution Norway AS Deploys Infor to Accelerate Productivity and Competitiveness

Infor recently announced that Saint-Gobain Distribution Norway AS, a leading distributor of building materials in Norway, plans to deploy Infor CloudSuite Distribution Enterprise. This cloud solution is designed specifically for distribution companies to replace multiple on-premises legacy enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Per the press release, the contract with Saint-Gobain Distribution Norway is for 10 years, and the scope is expected to include several countries in the Nordic region. With the responsibility for providing support services in management, HR, finance, sustainability, business development and IT across all its companies, Saint-Gobain Distribution Norway expects the new ERP platform will be the foundation for tomorrow’s solutions that will allow it to give its customers the best service possible. Moreover, being a cloud solution, Saint Gobain Distribution Norway is looking forward to heightened levels of security against cybercriminals. “At the same time, functionality is at the forefront because the solution is developed with customers in the distribution industry worldwide by solving ever-new needs and requirements for relevant functionality, such as volume-based pricing. Our cloud solutions also provide unrivalled reliability, security and stability. This combination is one of our most substantial competitive advantages,” says Erlend Skaar-Olsen, country manager of Infor Norway.

 

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How to maintain cybersecurity for ERP systems

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are a complex infrastructure for your business. Your important data is housed in these systems, thus they need to be secure. With the latest trend of moving to cloud ERP coupled with the rise of cyberattacks, it is now more than ever important to ensure proper security to your ERP systems from any potential threats. Juan Pablo Perez-Etchegoyen, chief technology officer of cybersecurity company Onapsis, shares an article on WaterWorld.com highlighting four simple steps for water utilities – and to the extent every industry – to protect their ERP systems from cyberattacks.

  1. Gain visibility into ERP landscapes. “Organizations need comprehensive visibility into their cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments to identify, assess and prioritize risks while eliminating system blind spots. Security teams require tools for real-time monitoring of business-critical applications to preemptively detect threats and vulnerabilities, even before vendor patches are available. ERP applications’ complexity demands inclusion in business continuity and incident response plans.”
  2. Utilize actionable threat intelligence. “In addition to collaborating with government agencies, utility organizations should explore solutions that offer a comprehensive perspective on threats affecting their operational systems. Timely and impactful threat intelligence can provide valuable insights into malicious actors’ tactics, techniques and procedures. Such intelligence can also offer early warnings about emerging ransomware campaigns, while delivering actionable information to the security teams entrusted with crafting and enacting security measures.”
  3. Streamline patch management, cloud migration. “Effective management of ERP applications, particularly regarding patching, is paramount for minimizing vulnerabilities. Given the rapid exploitation threats, especially for SAP systems, a streamlined patch management process is crucial. A dedicated vulnerability management solution focusing on the application layer helps identify missing patches, validates proper application and facilitates prioritization based on severity.”
  4. Harmonize security and compliance functions. “Ensuring the security and compliance of ERP business applications is crucial as they handle sensitive data, including financial, customer, employee and intellectual property information. However, identifying risks to these systems is often challenging and manual. Utilities organizations, responsible for delivering critical services and adhering to numerous industry regulations, face legal and financial penalties for non-compliance. Regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) impose strict requirements, and non-compliance can result in severe consequences, including substantial fines, data breaches and damage to public trust.”

Addressing threats in ERP applications as early and often as possible is essential to mitigate the risk of data manipulation and financial turmoil as well as ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

 

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Compile Error Key Number Does Not Exist

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There are times when you may encounter the following error message, “Fld Error: Key Number Does Not Exist”. This can appear when attempting to compile a 4GL program in Lawson, it is possible that the key needs to be added to kndef.

Note that this error message will likely present itself in the XXXX.scr.err file.

To resolve this error, simply follow the steps outlined below:

  1. Login to LID
  2. Run command kndef to define the missing key
  3. cd LAWDIR/(productline)/sdlib
  4. rm *
  5. srgen (productline) (source)
  6. qcompile (productline) (source) (program)
  7. recompile any other invoked programs

Your error message should now disappear and the program should run normal.

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AI and Machine Learning Set to Boost Industry’s Automation Push – Make UK/Infor Survey

Make UK and Infor recently published a survey of 135 companies (conducted between June and July 2023), that results in manufacturers seeing a surge in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning as they push for greater automation and improvements in productivity, efficiency and quality. Per the press release, the survey shows that companies are increasing their investment in automation across a broad range of technologies and functions from manufacturing processes to product design and development. These investments are set to accelerate in the next two years, leading to an increase in higher levels of skills and a fall in lower skilled roles. However, this still translates in the majority of manufacturers believing that the UK is failing to keep up with competitors. In response to this feedback, Make UK is urging the UK government to roll out the successful Made Smarter scheme nationwide to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adopt digital technologies, and work with companies to address the continued shortfall of technical skills in the workforce and reform of the Apprentice Levy. Below are key survey findings from the press release.

Key survey findings:

  • More than half of companies are investing in artificial intelligence, machine learning and augmented reality
  • Almost two in five companies are planning to adopt generative AI
  • More than three-quarters of companies have invested, or are planning to invest, in automation
  • But majority of companies believe UK is failing to match competitors
  • Barriers to automation remain, including lack of technical skills, cost and workplace culture

To help address these barriers and boost further automation, Make UK has made the following recommendations:

  • Roll out the successful Made Smarter scheme nationwide. This is a proven scheme to help with the adoption of new technology in manufacturing businesses. It should also extend the remit of Made Smarter to include industrial decarbonization to aid energy efficiency and transition to net zero.
  • Make full expensing capital allowances permanent to enable businesses to plan investment over long leads.
  • Expand the R&D tax credit to include capital expenditure to spur further digitalized R&D.
  • Government should work with business organizations and sector -specific bodies to help SME engagement with the successful Catapult Centres. This is especially important given the geographic distribution of the centeres and would help more SMEs take advantage of their world-leading facilities.

 

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EX542 error – Invoice Already Exists

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Lawson Expense Management can occasionally lead to a duplicate invoice or another issue. If you’re running the EX542 and it goes into status 1 or 2 (in process or error) in EX20.1 and EX20.2 for your expense report.  Then you’ll likely see an error saying “Invoice Already Exists”.

 

To resolve this, you may need elevated privileges. If you believe you have the access, follow the steps below.

  1. Go to EX20.1, inquire on your ER number.
  2. Change the status to 9 and click Change.
  3. Go to EX20.2, inquire on your ER number (locate the ER with the error field “Invoice Already Exists”
  4. Change the status to 9 and then remove the error field. Click Change.
  5. Re-run EX542 and see if it completes properly.

That it! If you’re still having issues and Infor is not able to assist, it might be worth looking into Lawson Managed Services (MSP). Reach out to a Nogalis representative to see if they can assist and or to provide your organization 24/7 Lawson support from an entire team of consultants at a fixed rate instead of having to hire a full-time position.