There’s a new SAP® Business One release on the horizon – the ramp-up start is scheduled this month. What’s does it mean for you? UPDATE: SAP BUSINESS ONE VERSION 9.2 NOW AVAILABLE
The most important thing to note is that you’ve partnered with a forward-thinking software developer that is continually investing in its product. When you upgrade is up to you but take comfort in the fact that your enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is keeping pace with evolving technology and business needs. SAP Business One version 9.2 includes exciting new features and usability enhancements that will simplify the way you run your business.
Highlights of SAP Business One v9.2
Administration
- Price lists and business partner catalog numbers can be imported from Excel
- New notification if another user is logged on with the same ID (cancel / confirm options)
- Enhanced approval process for updated documents
- New Electronic Documents Framework automatically generates A/R marketing documents
- Enhanced keyboard usage
Financial Management
- Virtual asset concept accelerates processing of large quantities of fixed assets that share the same properties
- Journal entry postings are aligned with marketing documents
- Greater control over user authorizations to create cheques
Project Management
- New project management feature centralizes all project-related transactions, documents, resources and activities
Sales | Purchasing | Service
- Sales orders and purchase orders can be reopened after creating credit memos drawn from corresponding orders
- Campaign enhancements include a new repeat feature and ability to run campaigns for vendors
- Freight amounts can include tax
- Enhanced service module supports the customer side to track services received
Business Intelligence (HANA model)
- New CRM module includes views for opportunity analysis
- Additional views in sales, purchasing, and stock modules
- Six more pre-defined KPIs
- MS Excel plugin
Inventory | Distribution
- Price update wizard streamlines price list management and currency conversions
- Greater flexibility for creating pick and pack lists
- Inventory Counting documents can previewed or printed before adding them to the system
Material Resource Planning | Production
- MRP wizard enhancements enable more specific item selection
- New forecasting features for items per warehouse
- New budgeting features facilitate budget to actual cost comparisons and production variance calculations
- New production fields improve visibility into individual components required for consumption
Platform | Extensibility
- New browser access enables users to securely login without a desktop installation (in addition to the existing remote access mode)
Upgrading to SAP Business One v9.2
Check out the new features in SAP Business One v9.2 (more details below) and talk to us about your upgrade plans. We’ll walk you through the process, discuss optimal timeframes for your business, and answer any questions you may have. Be assured that our experienced team will ensure a smooth transition.
Relevant links
> PDF: SAP Business One v9.2 release guide
> Online article: SAP Business One v9.0 enters transitional maintenance