Entries by Angeli Menta

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File Not Found error in LID when adding a job

After a fresh install of Lawson, you may receive a “file not found” error in LID when adding a batch job.  Or, inquiring on certain forms might time out.  The batch job itself may show an error message alluding to the LUU utilities (such as invalid fstab option).  The issue is potentially an incorrect LAW_COBRTS_PATH. […]

The Great Cloud Recalculation

In today’s digital landscape, enterprise systems are indispensable for businesses to stay competitive. But as cloud infrastructure becomes increasingly vital, companies are rethinking their approach to cost management. As Craig Powers highlights in ERP Today, organizations are moving beyond traditional cost-cutting tactics to adopt more strategic “cost takeout” strategies—focused on improving efficiency and reducing waste […]

The ERP Acceleration Paradox: 5 Strategies to Beat the 75% Failure Rate

High-profile enterprise resource planning (ERP) failures like Hershey’s $100 million Halloween disaster and Nike’s $400 million overhaul reveal a troubling truth: the rush to deliver “on time and on budget” often derails success. This Acceleration Paradox, according to tech writer Puneet Thakkar, shows that true speed isn’t about cutting corners—it’s about accelerating value realization through […]

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A Guide to Managing Infor Year-End Updates for AP and Payroll

Join us for an in-depth session on best practices for planning, implementing, and testing Lawson year-end updates for Accounts Payable (AP) and Payroll (PR). Our experts will guide you through key steps to ensure a smooth and compliant year-end process — from preparation and configuration to validation and testing. Gain valuable insights, practical tips, and […]

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Simplifying SSO with Infor LTR as STS

In today’s enterprise environment, seamless and secure access across applications is critical. Organizations increasingly rely on Single Sign-On (SSO) to simplify user authentication and improve security posture. If you’re already leveraging Infor’s suite of products, you might be surprised to learn that Infor LTR (Lawson Technology Runtime)—commonly seen as middleware—can act as a powerful SSO […]

Your ERP Is Under Attack: Are You Ready?

As companies accelerate their digital transformation and move Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to the cloud, the risks of cyberattacks have never been more pressing. In a conversation with cybersecurity experts, Robert Holland, Cloud Leader, WIS & ERP Today, discusses how the centralized role of ERP systems has made them a prime target for attackers. […]

Grounded by IT: Lessons from the Alaska Airlines Outage

  If it feels like déjà vu, you’re not alone. Just days after the AWS outage that took down parts of the internet early last week, airline giant Alaska Airlines had to ground all flights across its network due to a major IT failure. First the cloud, now the skies — it’s been a tough […]

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Export service and identity information using ‘ssoconfig -c’

A. To export a service, for example, the SSOP without identities: From the command prompt, type ssoconfig -c  and press Enter. Enter your password for ssoconfig. Type 5 for option (5) Manage Lawson Services. Type 6 for option (6) Export service and identity info. At the prompt “Do you want to export all services?” type 2 for (2) No. At the prompt “Enter the services […]