What to do when LBI Back-Office test says “System Directory Not Available”

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When testing the FTP connection on a Lawson Back-office data source in LBI, you may receive the error message “System Directory Not Available”.  You may also see this message in the SystemOut.log on the LBI server when the system is testing…
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It’s Time for Manufacturers to Unify CRM and ERP Data

In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, delivering exceptional customer experiences requires more than just great products—it requires seamless operations behind the scenes. According to an article for ERP Today by Craig Powers, integrating…
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The Right Balance In Customizing And Standardizing ERP Systems

In the IT world, especially within industries like food and beverage, we constantly face the challenge of building enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that meet unique business needs without overcomplicating operations. As Shiv Kaushik…
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How to Access and Modify existing Scheduled IPA Process Definitions in Process Server Administrator

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Intuitively you may assume that you can access scheduled processes in the Lawson Process Server Administrator main toolbar: This becomes more frustrating because you would assume it would be under “Scheduling”. After all, this is…
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Building Bridges in ERP: Overcoming Integration Chaos

As ERP adoption accelerates across industries, integration has become a silent risk. In a recent article on OneIndia, writer Sathish Raman explores the hidden pitfalls of enterprise resource planning (ERP) projects—and how Aditya Ramaswamy,…
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Update IPA to add emails on Errors

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Here's how to update IPA to add emails on the following error:   WU_Name.ipd   First, load the IPA and go to create process that checks for file, click on Error tab, copy TO, paste in CC but change to ManagerNoticiation. What…
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The Hidden Costs Of File Security In The AI Era

  Files are essential to modern business operations, yet new research reveals they’ve become a major security vulnerability—especially amid rising insider threats and the growing impact of AI. In his recent Forbes article, cybersecurity…
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How To Avoid Data Lake Crocodiles

  Data lakes offer a powerful way to store massive volumes of structured and unstructured data—from IoT sensors to AI-generated output. In his recent Forbes article, technology journalist Adrian Bridgwater explores the benefits and…
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How to Access and elect older IPA Process Version History

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Follow these steps below to learn how to Access and elect an older IPA Process Version History: You can access via Rich client or web based Process Server Administrator: Process Server Administrator – configuration >> Process…
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How Small Businesses Can Simplify Their Cloud Migrations

Migrating to the cloud can be tricky for small businesses, especially with limited budgets and IT resources. But with the right cloud partner, the process can be smoother and more efficient. According to a recent article on BizTech Magazine,…
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