Resolving job error – “No Data in Report File – Check Report Parameters for Possible Error Message”

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While this error itself may be obvious, you’ve already taken the steps to run the job under a different user with the same parameters and everything seems to be working. Sound familiar? Let’s dive deeper to see if this issue is related to…

Using bldxffiles command to convert report files in IPA

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Often you will have IPA processes that run Lawson batch jobs, or perform some task with the output from a batch job.  There may come a time when you need to programmatically convert the output of those jobs to another format, such as PDF or…

IP Designer – Combine Commands in System Command Node

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If you want to use one System Command Node to run more than one command, simply concatenate the commands with “&&”.  The output of the System Command Node will be the combined results of all the commands.  For example:

What do I need to know about LDAPS?

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Microsoft is hardening their security with LDAP channeling and LDAP signing in an update coming soon. Any applications that rely on LDAP connections to Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) or Active Directory Lightweight Directory…

Use qcontrol To Increase Compile Efficiency

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When doing a patch compile or a product line compile, it is best to increase the number of jobs that can be added to the queue so they will compile faster.  The default is two jobs.  To increase the number of jobs, use the command “qcontrol…

Changing to a new ERP and using Punch Out?

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Many ERP systems allow for a much longer location ID than Lawson does. Many Punch Out vendors have limitations on the size of the location ID.  Make sure to validate with any Punch Out vendors you may have before you come up with a new location…

Troubleshoot blddbdict errors

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If you are performing a blddbdict as part of database changes, or as part of a product line copy, and you receive the errors “Dictionary Not Built – Fix Errors And Rebuild”, perform the following commands in LID: setsfl setnotused…

IP Designer Series – Lawson Query Node

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The Lawson query node can be used to query Lawson data using the DME format.  In the properties of the node, click “Build” to build your query.  Select the product line from which you are trying to get the data.  Select the module and…

IP Designer Series – Landmark Transaction

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Use the Landmark Transaction node to query or update Landmark data.  In the properties window, select “Build” and you will be presented with a wizard to help you build your Landmark query. Select the data area that you are querying/updating. …

Security violation for activity group on Activities batch jobs

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Security on activity groups is handled outside of LSA.  If users are getting a “security violation for activity group” when they try to add a batch job in the activities module, you will need to do a little extra security maintenance. First,…
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