Dynamics GP Archives

Opal: The Experts in Microsoft Dynamics GP

When it comes to Microsoft Dynamics GP, experience matters. That’s why Opal Business Solutions has been a trusted name in the industry since 2001. We’ve grown from a specialized Dynamics GP provider to a Microsoft Gold and Solutions Partner, serving a wide range of Microsoft products. In this blog, we’ll delve into what makes us […]

Overpaying for Microsoft Dynamics GP?

While enterprise software like Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) offers invaluable tools for managing financials, HR, and operations, many businesses find themselves overpaying for the support and maintenance of this powerful solution. Let’s explore why businesses are overpaying for Microsoft Dynamics GP support and how Opal Business Solutions can help optimize costs and streamline operations. […]

The Future of Microsoft Dynamics GP

For many organizations relying on Microsoft Dynamics GP, concerns have arisen amidst speculations about its potential discontinuation. In today’s blog, we delve into the heart of these uncertainties, seeking clarity on what lies ahead for Dynamics GP. Microsoft Dynamics GP isn’t going anywhere. Mike Morton, Microsoft’s Vice President of Dynamics 365 Business Central, provided these […]

Adding Fields to Workflow Emails

We are frequently asked if the Purchasing Requisition and Purchase Order workflow email can include the account number description. This is just one example, but a similar strategy could be used for adding other fields to the workflow emails. I took the following snapshot before adjusting. Then I ran the following statements in the […]

PLEASE NOTE– GP 2010

**Please note** 2014 was the LAST year end update for GP 2010…end of tax / updates is October of 2015…if you are on GP 2010, you will need to look at upgrading and planning. Please contact us for further assistance

Management Reporter Web Viewer Prints Only One Page

If using the web viewer in Management Reporter, with the print destination set to the Screen, you may notice an issue where only the first page of a report will print. The issue reported in known by Microsoft and a software patch is necessary to fix it. Below is Microsoft description of the issue: KB […]

Migrating Management Reporter Database to New SQL Server

When migrating a Management Reporter database to a new SQL server, we followed the exact steps in KB 2744330. Backup Management Reporter on the old SQL Server. Remove the integration in Configuration Console. Remove the Application and Process services in Configuration Console. Restore Management Reporter database on the new SQL Server. Run script provided by […]

Financial Reporting for Non-profit Organizations with Dynamics GP

Financial Reporting for Non-profit Organizations with Dynamics GP By Opal Business Solutions Financial reporting has been the leading Business Intelligence process since the inception of analytics – and this is no different for non-profit organizations. If you’re using Microsoft Dynamics GP, you’re aware of the accounting system’s built-in financial report writing functionality. That said, several […]