The Scoop on Microsoft Dynamics GP 2018 R2 – Release Date and Feature List

Microsoft Dynamics GP 2018 R2 is schedule to be released October 1, 2018.  This will be a release packed with core features for Microsoft Dynamics GP customers.

The new features are in four main areas:

 

1. Financial EnhancementsExclude items in HITB with zero quantities
   Transaction level post to GL
   Payroll Pay code start and end dates
   Payroll shared maximums for deductions and benefits (federal requirement for 401K)
   Monthly and Bimonthly recurring batches
   Don’t display inactive checkbooks in Look ups
   Payroll check register FICA totals
   Don’t allow duplicate check numbers for Bank transaction entry, miscellaneous checks and payroll manual checks
2. Purchasing Usability
   Mass update inactive from Navigation List – Inactivate Reactivate TemporaryAdd Vendor doc number to Purchase all in one
   Checkbook ID defaults on computer check batch
   Allow partial purchase on a purchase requisition from a PO
   Email PO other template from PO Entry
   Display Vendor Hold Status
3. Sales Optimization
   Print Invoice in Functional from SOP Navigation ListSales Transaction Workflow
   New SmartList for Deposits on Unposted Sales Transactions
   Print and email SOP document at the same time
   Customer /Combiner retain ship to address
   Additional sort options on SOP Item Inquiry
   Email customer statements
4. Top Feature RequestsHide Business Analyzer for all users
   Increase Dynamics GP password maximum length to 21 characters
   Password expiration notification
   SmartList Designer Favorites display in Nav List
   Web Client with workflow Org Accounts (Mid Year)
   Regional Date format in web client (Mid Year)
   TWAIN for scanning, doc attach (Mid Year)

Here is a look at the latest Microsoft Dynamics GP Roadmap out through 2020:

You will notice something new on the Dynamics GP Roadmap that is getting attention called Intelligent Edge.  When you install Dynamics GP 2018 R2 you will see a new tab on your home page talking about Intelligent Edge. More on that in future blog posts.

Microsoft is continuing to invest in Microsoft Dynamics GP and we are excited about these enhancements.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade Resources

If you are evaluating Microsoft Dynamics GP or if you are interested in upgrading your current Microsoft Dynamics GP system contact CAL Business Solutions. Call 860-485-0910 x4 or [email protected].

By CAL Business Solutions, Microsoft Dynamics GP and Acumatica Partner, www.calszone.com