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Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Implementation

By : Victoria Yudin
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Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Implementation

By: Victoria Yudin

Overview of this book

Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 is a sophisticated Enterprise Resource Planning system with a multitude of features and options. The implementation of Dynamics GP is usually considered to be complex, and can be very confusing for both end users and consultants. Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Implementation will show you how to effectively implement Dynamics GP 2013 with ease. "Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Implementation" is a focused, step-by-step tutorial covering the basics of Microsoft Dynamics GP, from licensing to design, before moving on to more complex topics such as implementation planning, installation, setup, and training. Learn how to plan and execute your Dynamics GP implementation from start to finish. You will start off by learning how to plan a successful Dynamics GP 2013 implementation. You will then move on to learn the important questions to ask, the key setup details that should be decided upfront, and how to plan the infrastructure. Detailed descriptions of all the setup options for the core Dynamics GP modules as well as practical advice on setup will guide you through the myriad of options available in this powerful application. This book will also cover how to import initial data and how to find out what additional resources and tools are available for Microsoft Dynamics GP. With many detailed and practical examples, "Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013" Implementation will help you plan and complete a successful Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 implementation.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Implementation
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
General Ledger Account Categories
Index

Master record IDs and names


Dynamics GP has an ID and a name for each master record. Both are strings and all IDs within the same type of record must be unique, while names can be duplicated. IDs in Dynamics GP will typically be in all capitals. Special characters (anything other than letters or numbers) are allowed in IDs and while spaces or dashes are fine to use, other special characters should be discouraged. There is a much higher potential for application errors if special characters have not been properly excluded or coded around. It is also sometimes difficult to differentiate between some special characters when looking at an ID on the screen.

Some companies prefer to have IDs that are numeric only and use the next number available for any new record. Others decide to use IDs that are more descriptive and use mostly alpha characters. Both of these approaches are fine, however it is recommended that the numbering scheme for each type of record is consistent for all records created...