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In addition, the new article search mask, extended web client functions, the additional Peppol interface including validation of X-invoices and the improvements in the inbox book for more efficient processes. Finally, numerous technical and organisational additions round off the upgrade and support smooth use in day-to-day operations.

New appearance in the Web Client

With version 8.0.000, the MARIProject Web Client has been given a new look and feel that is modelled on the new SAP Web Client. This gives the interface a more modern look and makes it visually more compatible with the familiar SAP environment.

Horizon design variants and Belize Blue

Three design variants are available. On the one hand there is Morning Horizon, which is orientated towards the display of the SBO Web Client. On the other hand Evening Horizon a variant in dark mode, which offers a black background with white lettering. In addition, the previous design remains as Belize Blue so that it can continue to be used.

This choice means that every company can customise the appearance to suit its own preferences. In addition, Belize Blue retains the familiar look, while Morning Horizon and Evening Horizon offer new options for light or dark working.

Centralised and customised design changeover

Each user can switch to Horizon individually. This allows each user to customise the web client to their own viewing habits. At the same time, the administrator can define a standard. This also allows the login page to be centrally set to a desired design, which ensures a standardised display.

Integration into the SAP / SBO Web Client

In addition to the new design, MARIProject 8.0.000 brings a closer connection to the SBO Web Client with.

MARI SBO Web Extension in the browser

For the SBO Web Client, a MARI SBO Web Extension developed. This integration makes selected MARIProject functions available directly within the SBO Web Client. This allows the user to use both functionalities in parallel in the browser. As a result, switching between applications is reduced and the daily workflow is noticeably smoother.

Improvements in the sales process

The new version also brings an important enhancement to the sales process, which has to do with the sequence of order confirmation, delivery note and invoice.

A/R reserve invoice before delivery note

As a rule, a Order confirmation first the delivery note and then the invoice. However, if a customer does not want to collect the goods yet, a different scenario arises. In this case, it should be possible to create the invoice before the delivery note.

If you write a normal invoice without reference to a delivery note, the stock withdrawal takes place directly with the invoice. With the A/R reserve invoice this process changes. Although the invoice can be created before the delivery note, it is still possible to create the delivery note later. This allows the process to be organised more flexibly without immediately triggering a stock withdrawal.

Extensions in the production module

The production module has been significantly expanded in version 8.0.000. This provides additional functions for planning, recording and processing.

New licence key and handling of excess quantities

For the production module, a new licence key introduced. If the production module is already being used in MARIProject, a new licence must therefore be installed.

In addition, the Treatment of excess quantities supplemented. This allows production scenarios to be mapped in which more is produced than originally planned. This allows users to take these deviations into account in a targeted manner.

Fast recording of production hours and external finishing

Also new is a Quick entry for production hours. This allows employees to record their times in production more quickly. At the same time, the effort required for input is reduced, while the transparency of the hours worked is increased.

In addition, the External refinement of production inserts has been added. This means that production operations can include external finishing steps, which are now mapped in the system. This also makes it easier to control outsourcing in production.

Preallocation of contract BOMs

Another point concerns the Preallocation of contract BOMs with phases and cost centres. This allows recurring structures in the production environment to be prepared in a standardised way. As a result, the effort involved in creating new contracts and items is reduced because important information is already pre-assigned.

More efficient article search and web client functions

In addition to production, the article search and the web client itself have been expanded.

Article search mask with SBO criteria and additional properties

With version 8.0.000, a new Article search mask available. This makes it possible to simultaneously search for SBO criteria and after Additional properties to search. This makes the search more targeted. In addition, items that fulfil certain standard features as well as specific additional information can be found more quickly.

Extensions in the Web Client

The Web Client receives several additional functions:

• Several marked phases can now also be selected there via Copy & Paste reuse. This allows you to create recurring project structures.
• the Settings screen for the display of QR codes can now also be used in the Web Client. This means that the corresponding settings are no longer restricted to other interfaces.
• Favourites can be opened directly after logging in. This increases efficiency because frequently used areas are immediately available.

Peppol interface and inbox book

There are also new functions for electronic receipts and incoming invoices in a new version.

Second interface and extended control indicators

A second connection is new Peppol-interface. In addition to the company ARCO, the company B2BRouter addressed. The B2BRouter API offers the advantage that X-invoices directly validated can be analysed. This allows errors to be recognised earlier.

There is an extension of the Indicator for the control texts. This means that more options are available to store tax information appropriately.

Improvements in the inbox book

in the Inbox book several functions have been improved:

• There is an optimised Position plant ws the Processing X-invoices optimised.
• A Automatic search for the order and a Allocation of the items found from the purchasing process. This reduces manual effort while increasing data quality.
• In addition, the system now warns when an attempt is made, Duplicate OP numbers to process. This reduces the risk of Duplicates.

Further innovations at a glance

In addition to the major topics, there are a number of other adjustments that affect the daily use of MARIProject.

Technical and organisational additions

Other new features include

• the Updating the web.config is now possible via the command line. This makes technical administration easier.
• There is a Collection folder for fixed assets, which now also contains data about the MARI DTW Excel Import can take over.
• the Surroundings/landscape can now be created directly from the customer master data, which streamlines master data processes.
• From the Search for sales documents you can print several receipts in one step or send them as an e-mail. This allows series processes to be handled more efficiently.
• the Document search and document presentation now correctly displays documents with the „Cancelled“ indicator and the associated cancellation documents. This improves the transparency of cancelled transactions.