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User able to post to period where Module Access Level is set to 'None'

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I'm a relatively new user of Dynamics AX.  We have a situation where a user is able to post to a module even though the Module Access level is set to 'None'.

Rather than set a Period Status to 'On hold' so no-one can post to a period, once we have completed a monthly reconciliation for a specific module we set the Module access level to 'None'.  For example, when we complete the bank reconciliation on 1 Jan, we set the bank module access level for December to None.  Similarly, once AP have entered all December invoices we set the Vendor access level to None.  However, an AP clerk was able to enter a late invoice with a posting date of December and then create, post and print a cheque also dated December.  My understanding is that no-one, not even a system admin, could post without changing the Module access level to something other than 'None'.  We want to understand why this was able to be done and also how we can restrict it from happening in future, as once a period is considered to be closed we don't want to allow employees to create backdated transactions.  Once all entries are complete for a period we do put the Period in 'On hold' status.  If anyone is able to help with this, it would be appreciated.

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  • Andy Harrison Profile Picture
    10 on at
    RE: User able to post to period where Module Access Level is set to 'None'

    Thanks.  I hoped that was the case for administrator's posting access.  

    We're a relatively small company here, only 2 users are able to change user access level - and neither of them were asked by AP to change any access or to open any period to be able to post.  Despite working in other environments, I can only think that there is some kind of bug or gap in our particular system/setup, because there is no logic in the system allowing this posting and no evidence of anyone circumventing the system.

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    SouravDam Profile Picture
    11,723 on at
    RE: User able to post to period where Module Access Level is set to 'None'

    Hi Andy Harrison,

    Nope. This is not even possible for system admin too in case if the access level is restricted to everyone.

    But I cannot see this as a bug or gap in system because this validation is working fine in all environments (including in D365FO).

    I think the database log for this specific field is activated after such changes only. If that is the case.. then system won't capture any such information.

    I can conclude that this is a manual change only and after that the transaction is posted and the setup was reverted back.

    Regards,
    Sourav

  • Andy Harrison Profile Picture
    10 on at
    RE: User able to post to period where Module Access Level is set to 'None'

    Thanks for the information Surav.  We have checked the logs and there was no change to anyone's access level at that time.  The person who entered the transactions also wouldn't know how to change their access.  

    Do you know if it is possible that an admin-level user could post even if the access level is set to zero at that point in time?

  • SouravDam Profile Picture
    11,723 on at
    RE: User able to post to period where Module Access Level is set to 'None'

    Hi Andy Harrison,

    Any chance that the user or anyone changed the access level for sometime, post the data and then reverted back the setup?

    If you have the database log enabled to capture such information from those particular field, then you will find such information from the log itself.

    Regards,
    Sourav

  • Andy Harrison Profile Picture
    10 on at
    RE: User able to post to period where Module Access Level is set to 'None'

    We're still looking into the problem above and cannot understand why it is happening, or come up with a solution.  Any information anyone could provide would be welcome.

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