
Update DSP for LBI
Articles, Frontpage Article, NewsIf you have installed a new DSP for your LBI server, it is very simple to point LBI to the new DSP install.
First, update the sysconfig.xml file located at <LBI Install Directory>/FrameworkServices/conf. Look for the old DSP name…

How are Recurring Journal Entries Approved?
Articles, Frontpage Article, NewsWhen you journalize a Recurring Journal Entry, it goes through the standard JE approval flow. There is no delivered flow that looks at the Recurring Journal.
If you want the Recurring Journal Entry to be approved once when it is created and…

Installing DSP for Authentication Against LSF
Articles, Frontpage Article, NewsYou may find the need to install or update DSP for your SSO applications, such as LBI or MSCM. DSP allows these external web application to authenticate against Lawson for Single Sign-On.
Information you will need:
The password for…

The Problem of Creating Purchase Orders for Store Local Purchases
Articles, Frontpage Article, NewsThe procurement modules in large ERP systems are great for buying in bulk and keeping stock supplied for your larger purchasing needs. Usually items are shipped to a receiving dock and are received into the ERP system by the receiving personnel. …

IPA Troubleshooting Series
Articles, Frontpage Article, NewsHere is a list of known IPA errors and their solutions as provided by Infor.
Email attachment does not exist - Attachment: Drive:/Path/To/File/filename.ext does not exist.Solution:
When adding attachments to a IPA email node, you must…

Best Practice to Load File into IPA
Articles, Frontpage Article, NewsThe Data Iterator node is commonly used to loop through records but it can also read a file into IPA. (For more on the Data Iterator Node, visit: https://www.nogalis.com/2017/05/04/ip-designer-series-the-data-iterator-node/)
Based on the…

IPA – LSF Server Configuration Recommendations from Infor
Articles, Frontpage Article, NewsInfor Process Automation should be configured correctly to ensure proper functioning of other Lawson System Applications. Here are the official best practice IPA-LSF Server Configuration recommendations directly from Infor. (KB 1946828)
Recommended…

IFS Installer Fails with No Error Message
Articles, Frontpage Article, NewsDuring a recent IFS install we encountered an install failure and the error message/return code was blank. The setup_log.log file said “Error: IFS -DoInstall failed with a return code of”. We noticed that the setup_log.log claimed that…

Managing Groups in IFS
Articles, Frontpage Article, NewsActive Directory groups can be added in IFS to use for synchronization and automated role assignment. To add a group to IFS, navigate to Manage > Groups. Click the add button to add a group, or click on a group in the list to update it. Selecting…

Infor Knowledge Base (KB) and Documentation Search Tips and Tricks
Articles, Frontpage Article, NewsTroubleshooting Infor/Lawson issues can be tricky at times due to the scarcity of resources online. Finding an Infor specific solution through a standard Google search is usually fruitless. In these cases, the absolute best help usually comes…
