With the Feature Package FP 2508 for SAP Business One 10.0, SAP is clearly focussing on the Web client - and delivers numerous improvements that make everyday work easier in the areas of Finance, sales, purchasing, administration and data analysis noticeably easier. This update brings real added value, especially for medium-sized companies that want to organise their processes more efficiently.
1. New app for insoles
The new app "Insoles" (Group: New insoles) makes it possible, Deposits by cheque, cash and credit card and manage them. Users can choose whether the deposit is assigned to a G/L account (general ledger account) or a Business partner is to be assigned.
In the register "Deposit types" the view automatically adapts to the selected payment method. Also Cancellations are possible - including specification of a Cancellation date. With cheques you can even Individual lines in edit mode cancel.
2. App for framework agreements
The new app "Framework agreements" (in Sales and purchasing) offers with the Feature Package 2508 provides an overview of existing agreements and allows them to be edited. Functions:
- List view of all contracts with Agreement method and Fulfilment status
- Approval, cancellation and "deferral" of contracts
- Copy function to other Sales and purchase documents
- Detailed view with link to Business partners and recurring transactions
3. Apps for recurring transactions
Two new apps provide more automation for repetitive processes:
- "Templates for recurring transactions"Creation, editing and duplication of templates
- "Recurring transactions"Execution and management of pending transactions
In the register "General" the basic data is recorded, in the register "Content" the details can be checked. You can also define how the system should react to missing data.
4. App for down payment invoices (customer side)
The app "Down payment invoices (debtors)" in the group sales supports the recording and management of down payment requests to customers. Highlights:
- Preview and payment of down payment invoices
- Copy function in Credits
- In creation mode: "Copy from"-Button for transferring data from existing sales documents
5. Improved app for booking voucherse in the Feature Package 2508
The app "Accounting documents" has been expanded with new functions:
- New List view
- Editing option for document comments via the button "Edit"
- New column "Created by"
- Direct selection for booking or further processing
6. App for user-defined values (UDV)
With the app "User-defined values (UDV)" allows you to centrally manage your own values for user-defined fields:
- Displaying, editing and deleting UDV configurations
- Support for numerous Sales and purchase documents
- Copy function within a module
- Export and import functions for transfer to other clients of the same localisation
- Filters for better organisation
7. Formulas in key performance indicators (KPI)
The possibility is new, Mathematical formulas in key figure values (KPIs) to be deposited. These can be stored on Home page tiles and diagrams can be used. Available functions:
- Use of arithmetic operators
- Use of measuring fields as variables
Example: The Average order value in 2024 can be calculated by dividing the total value of the orders by their number - directly in the system, without external tools.
8. Redesigned annex register
Of the Attachments" tab in marketing documents has been fundamentally revised:
- Attachments are now displayed in the Table format displayed
- Subfolder selectable for uploads
- Support for Free text and user-defined fields
- Option to Transferring attachments when copying of a document
- Managing the settings via the app "Configuration - Attachments"
- Storage paths can be updated; files must be moved manually beforehand
9. Multilingualism activated (Multilingual support)
Support for multiple languages can be activated via the Company recruitment can be activated. Functions:
- Maintenance of translated values for business partners, articles, activities and more
- Labelling of corresponding fields with a Globe symbol
- Display translated values via the button "Translated values" in the document header
- Language setting via the tab "Logistics"
10. Improvements in the UI API framework
That UI API framework has been awarded the Feature Package 2508 to give developers and partners more control:
- "Anchor"targeted access to form areas
- "Selected section"Display of certain areas via URL parameters
- Complex dialoguesmodal pop-ups with tabs and grids (e.g. tables)
- "Select from list"Selection of entries from SAP tables (e.g. articles, storage locations, business partners)
These functions facilitate the creation of customised extensions in the web client and improve integration into existing processes.