Mark Polino's Blog, page 351
June 9, 2011
Weekly Review: Transaction vs. Batch Posting
Dynamics GP provides a an option in most modules to post transactions individually or via a batch of transactions. This is set in Tools->Setup->Posting->Posting and can be controlled differently for different transaction types. The vast majority of consultants I know (including me) recommend posting by batch, but it's not always clear to user why so here are my reasons. Batches allow users to save and review transactions prior to posting. Batches allow printing edit lists to identify errors prior to posting. Batches can require approval and/or verification. Batch posting provides better control over the posting date. For transactions, this defaults to the transaction date. It can often be changed with the arrow on the date field but few users figure that out. Some transactions like Inventory Adjustments require batch posting to really work right. Batches can provide another reference or grouping point for searching or reporting. Batches recover better from errors via Batch Recovery than directly posted transactions. This is a personal observation and I don't care what anyone says. I've more hard to fix errors resulting from transaction posting than from batch posting. Something will go wrong so you might as well have the best chance at recovery.This leaves the average users with two simple options. Ignore all the advice and experience of a bunch of GP consultants and pay us ton of money to fix it when something goes wrong or use batch posting. I'm not worried, plenty of folks will choose option 1.
Originally Posted by Mark at 6/29/2009 09:00:00 AM 
June 8, 2011
Stored Procedure as Data Source in PowerPivot - Issue & Solution - Microsoft Dynamics GP Learn & Discuss -
I'm cleaning out some things I marked to review and I see that I failed to highlight Vaidy's article on Stored Procedure as Data Source in PowerPivot.
Fun with changing a server name! - Kuntz Consulting
Kuntz Consulting digs into 
What's New in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 Manufacturing? | MSDynamicsWorld.com
Somehow I missed Frank's new article on What's New in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 Manufacturing? over at MSDynamicsWorld.
June 7, 2011
Decisions 2011–Register NOW!
The Decisions Spring 2011 Conference is right around the corner. You don't want to miss this terrific virtual conference. I'm actually on vacation but I wouldn't miss it. I'll be there virtually on GP Day June 15. If I can spend some precious vacation time as Decisions Spring 2011, surely you can spare a little work time to get better with Dynamics GP.
Dynamics GP Land: In Search Of....Creative Management Reporter Solutions
Christina Phillips is looking for some Creative Management Reporter Solutions. Can you help her out?
Dynamics GP – Support Troubleshooting Tips « DynamicsGP.ie
Ian Stewart has a nice post up on Dynamics GP – Support Troubleshooting Tips. This is something I've been toying with writing more about so it's great to see this from Ian.
How to Select Audit Trail Software for Dynamics GP
I've got a brand new Best Practice Guide available as a free download looking at How to Select Audit Trail Software for Dynamics GP.
In today's regulatory environment auditing what goes on in Dynamics GP is even more important than ever. Make sure that you select audit trail software that meets your needs with this free guide.
