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Error – NO_ACCESS_ALLOWED  for Lawson Enterprise Financial Management Application

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Issue: You may come across an issue where a user is getting a NO_ACCESS_ALLOWED error when trying to access Infor Lawson Enterprise Financial Management (See Screenshots Below)

 

 

Solution: To resolve this issue, in Mingle, go to OS >> Security. Please note that admin rights are needed to access and make changes to the security screen for your user(s).

Next, search for the user and select their profile:

Under “Security Roles”, click the plus sign to add, then search LAWSONLMFIN-USER. Make sure it’s added to their security settings.

Finally, click “Save” to keep the changes made. The user should now have access!

The 10 biggest issues IT faces today

CIOs are grappling with a growing range of challenges, as traditional concerns like security and cost control are now compounded by the rapid rise of AI and global geopolitical shifts. These emerging forces are adding new complexity to the CIO role and reshaping priorities across IT organizations. CIO.com writer Mary K. Pratt shares an article outlining the current top concerns facing CIOs amid a rapidly changing technological and geopolitical landscape. Key issues include:

  1. The rapid evolution of AI: CIOs are focused on keeping pace with fast-moving AI developments, fostering innovation, and encouraging change management to integrate AI effectively.
  2. AI applications within IT: IT teams are leveraging AI to boost productivity, requiring broad technical, risk management, and AI-specific skills among staff.
  3. AI-enabled cyberattacks: The rise of sophisticated cyber threats using AI, such as deepfakes and social engineering, raises security concerns.
  4. AIOps and event intelligence: CIOs are adopting AI-driven tools for better operational insights, anomaly detection, and automating incident response to improve system uptime and customer experience.
  5. Accelerating value realization: There’s a strong emphasis on shortening the time to derive measurable value from AI initiatives, breaking organizational silos, and balancing innovation with tangible business benefits.
  6. Geopolitical impacts: Uncertain global political climates influence decisions on outsourcing, supply chains, and cost management, prompting cautious, strategic responses.
  7. Cost management: Rising costs of technology, especially related to AI and cloud services, compel CIOs to adopt disciplined investment approaches and optimize spending.
  8. Talent acquisition and skills development: The IT skills gap remains critical, with a focus on recruiting and upskilling talent capable of navigating evolving technological demands.
  9. Security and third-party risk: Cybersecurity remains a top priority, especially threats amplified by AI, along with increased emphasis on managing third-party risks.
  10. Future-proofing: CIOs are actively preparing for ongoing disruptions by fostering adaptable teams, building strategic partnerships, and evolving their leadership roles to drive innovation and organizational resilience.

Overall, CIOs are navigating a complex landscape characterized by technological innovation, geopolitical uncertainties, cost pressures, and talent challenges, all while striving to deliver tangible value and ensure organizational agility for future success.

 

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Using Event View to Troubleshoot Lawson Errors

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Sometimes Lawson errors can be very cryptic and difficult to troubleshoot.  Sometimes you will have a very specific error in the ios.log or other system logs, and a search on Concierge produces ZERO results.  It can be quite frustrating!  Don’t forget that you have another place to check for errors.

 

Use Event View

Always remember to check your Windows Event Viewer for another “perspective” on the error.  Sometimes a Google search or even Concierge search on the error text in Event Viewer will actually produce results where the log search didn’t.  Some examples I have found are an error in the importdb script, which provided more information for an Infor ticket I had open, and a MicroFocus license manager error that led me to a KB and a download that solved some performance issues for us.  So, the bottom line is, don’t forget to check server logs in addition to Lawson and WebSphere logs!

Black Holes And Lost Data: ERP Doesn’t Have To Be Chaos

According to Gartner research, over 70 percent of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) initiatives are unlikely to achieve their business objectives. An article from CIO Africa highlights the high failure rate and risks associated with ERP projects, emphasizing that many fail not because of technology but due to poor governance, lack of internal ownership, and insufficient visibility into business goals. The notable example of SPAR’s $88.7 million SAP write-off underscores the potential for significant disruption and financial loss when implementations go wrong. Gartner research indicates over 70% of ERP initiatives do not meet their objectives, often due to issues like scope creep, misaligned vendors, and unclear success definitions. The article stresses that effective governance is critical for success and should be viewed as an executive responsibility, not just administrative tasks. Building a strong governance framework involves establishing clear accountability, surfacing risks early, and ensuring vendors are contractually aligned with business outcomes. The CIO’s role is pivotal but challenging, often caught between managing ongoing operations and leading transformation efforts without enough support. Recent failures, such as Birmingham City Council’s £100 million Oracle project, exemplify systemic governance and vendor management flaws. The key to turning around ERP projects lies in restoring visibility, accountability, and control through structured governance, enabling faster decision-making and early problem detection. Ultimately, the article advocates for proactive governance as a foundation for operational resilience and project success, emphasizing that while success cannot be outsourced, it can be achieved through proper structures and leadership.

 

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Users can’t submit batch jobs

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Problem:
After user provisioning, your user cannot run batch jobs. When they click on submit and then submit in the pop-up box they get a security violation error. If the batch role is assigned to them that is not the problem. The error message is likely due to the job queue’s status is secure.

 

Resolution:
The “batchrole” should be assigned to the users. This role only works if only one queue is defined which is usually the ******* job queue. If multiple job queues are defined then go into the “batch” security class under the ENV profile and add each job queue to the class.

Protecting and Maximizing ERP Investment through Testing

Transitioning to enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP S/4HANA and Infor CloudSuite requires enhanced testing processes, as the rise in update frequency—from annual to monthly releases—makes traditional testing methods more challenging. An article from ERP Today discusses strategies for safeguarding and maximizing investments in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), such as SAP S/4HANA or Infor CloudSuite. As frequent updates and complex application landscapes become the norm, organizations face increased challenges in ensuring software quality and stability. Colin Armitage, CEO of Original Software, emphasizes that their low-code/no-code testing platform simplifies automation by avoiding the pitfalls of traditional code-based solutions, making testing more accessible and adaptable. The platform efficiently manages timing issues and supports a wide range of applications, including legacy systems and multiple ERP environments, facilitating seamless end-to-end process testing across diverse tools. With the rise of rapid, monthly ERP updates, traditional testing approaches are no longer viable. Organizations must prioritize critical process automation—creating “survival packs” of tests for core functions—and consider targeted support services to accelerate testing efforts. Armitage also notes the strategic role of AI in improving test readability and efficiency, exemplified by cost savings at Costco. Finally, the article underscores the importance of building a compelling business case for testing investments, especially as the frequency of software updates increases. Partnering with experienced professionals like your current managed services provider or providers like Original Software helps companies adapt to the fast-changing landscape, mitigate risks, and ensure their ERP investments deliver ongoing value.

 

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Copying User Jobs Between Environments

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These are instructions for copying user jobs (by user) between environments.  This will NOT allow you to copy jobs between environments on different versions of LSF of Lawson applications if the job parameters have changed between versions.

  1. Run listusermap in both environments and make note of the NTID for the user in each environment
  2. In the source environment, run the command
jobdump –d –o job –v UserName “DOMAIN\UserName” outputfile
  1. Open the output file created by the command in a text editor
    1. Update any references to the NTID from the source system with the NTID of the destination system
    2. Make any directory structure changes as needed (i.e. change “D:\lsfprod to D:\lsftest”)
  2. Copy the output file to the destination system
  3. In the destination environment, run the command
jobload –c –o job inputfile

 

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When Universities Merge, Legacy ERP Systems Don’t: The Higher Education Consolidation Conundrum

Higher education institutions encounter significant challenges with traditional enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems during mergers, leading to integration delays, increased costs, and loss of institutional identity due to the systems’ inadequacy in addressing the unique cultural and operational needs of academic institutions. In an article on ERP Today by CEO Mark Vigoroso, it highlights that traditional monolithic ERP platforms are ill-suited for the complexities of higher education consolidations. Typical mergers result in prolonged, costly, and disruptive integration processes, often taking 3-5 years, with escalating costs, staff resistance, compliance risks, and loss of institutional identity. These issues lead to operational inefficiencies, financial instability, and competitive disadvantages. To overcome these hurdles, the article advocates for a shift towards composable, cloud-native ERP solutions like Unit4 ERPx. Such systems are modular and flexible, enabling institutions to integrate gradually while preserving unique campus cultures and operational workflows. This approach allows faster integration—up to 60% quicker—reducing timelines to 12-18 months and lowering total ownership costs. It also supports compliance with diverse regulatory requirements and facilitates selective integration based on priority areas. Key recommendations for ERP decision-makers include prioritizing rapid deployment capabilities, designing systems that maintain institutional diversity, and ensuring compliance flexibility. Emphasizing speed, cultural preservation, and adaptability can help universities realize merger benefits more effectively and maintain their competitive edge amid declining enrollments and rising operational pressures.

 

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