Thick Client Identity

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When AD FS is configured for Lawson, there is also a “Thick Client” installed, which allows users to connect to client tools such as Microsoft Add-ins or Lawson Security Administrator. For users to be able to log into these tools, they must…

Can’t assign a printer in a RECDEF job?

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Can’t assign a printer in a RECDEF job? Make sure you have a Printer assigned to you.  Although the rest of the job can be setup, if you do not have a printer assigned to you, then you won’t be able to assign a printer to a step in RECDEF. …

Setting up PGP Encryption in Landmark

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There may be multiple applications for PGP encryption keys at your organization.  It is very simple to create and use the keys using the secadm tool on your Landmark server. On your Landmark server, open a command line tool and set your…

Use IPA to update multi-step job

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IPA is a useful tool for dynamically updating the parameters of batch jobs in Lawson. At some point you may find the need to update a multi-step job. In that case, you will need to supply values for some of the hidden fields on your batch job.…

How to find accounting information on PO lines

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There are two places where GL distribution information resides. One is in MMDIST. If the item is a special item or not setup on IC12, then MMDIST is where you will find the GL distribution information. Keep in mind that a PO line might have…

AD FS Configuration Errors – gMSA/Insufficient Privileges

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If you are configuring AD FS, it is important to remember that you must have at least one domain controller hosted on Windows Server 2012 (at a minimum).  If your infrastructure does not meet these requirements, you will receive the below errors…

Update ADFS Certificate

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When it is time to renew the certificate on your AD FS server, you will need to import the new certificate.  To do this, you will first need to get the thumbprint of your newly installed certificate.  Then, run the Set-AdfsSslCertificate command…

Setting session timeout for ADFS and Lawson

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It is recommended that the session timeout for AD FS and Lawson be synchronized. You can modify the session timeout in Lawson for Lawson in ssoconfig option 1. To modify the session timeout for AD FS, set the TokenLifetime for your relying party…

Find database file by prefix

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Clicking Ctrl+Shift+O in a field on a screen in Lawson is a useful tool to determine what database file that field is populated by. This can be used in Lawson DME Queries, but it also can be used in SQL queries. The prefix of the field name…

Troubleshooting ED501 job in recovery

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A common ED501 message is “WARNING: SUBSTITUTION TABLE ENTRY NOT FOUND”.  This substitution table is maintained in screen ED40.1, and if the key values passed to ED501 are missing, you will receive this error.  Simply update your ED40.1…