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Hi all,

I was hoping to get some feedback regarding upgrade experiences.  We are a medium sized non-profit currently running GP 2013 R2. The plan is to upgrade to a newer version (most likely 2016 R2), but we wanted first to gauge the process and user experience before making the leap. It would be helpful if anyone could provide insight as to the challenges faced/overcome, whether the upgrade was done using in-house staff or an outside consultant, and just how the overall experience was and whether or not you are happy with the version you upgraded to (if you think it was worth the trouble). We would be installing the upgrade on MSW10 and intend to update/purchase additional reporting tools to work with GP, as well as maintaining current integration processes in place with our grants management platform.  This community has been a great resource for us over the past couple of years. I appreciate any response sent.

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    L Vail Profile Picture
    L Vail 65,271 on at

    Hi,

    I am a consultant and have done many upgrades from 2013 to 2016. One thing that is the most important is to check the upgrade path and make sure the build you are on will upgrade directly to the version/build you want to upgrade to. Below is the current upgrade paths; be SURE to read the notes.

    Kind regards,

    Leslie

    Upgrade Paths

    Upgrading From Patch Requirement for the Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016 Upgrade Notes
    ​12.00.1826 or later
    January Hotfix
    KB 3030071    		 ​RTM or later
    Version 16.00.0404 or later    		 ​Release 2013 Service Packs
    Release 2015 Service Packs
    Release 2016 Service Packs
    ​12.00.2104
    Canadian Payroll Mid-Year Tax
    KB 3164588    		 ​Mid-Year or later
    Version 16.00.0439 or later    		 ​
    ​12.00.2130
    2016 US Year End
    KB 3194376    		 ​2016 US Year End or later
    Version 16.00.0552 or later    		 ​
    ​12.00.2130
    2016 Canadian Year End
    KB 3194390    		 ​2016 Canadian Year End or later
    Version 16.00.0558 or later    		 ​
    ​12.00.2150
    January Hotfix
    KB 3218077    		 ​January Hotfix or later
    Version 16.00.0579 or later    		 ​
    ​12.00.2181
    Canadian Payroll Mid-Year Tax
    KB 4025186 **SEE NOTE #5**    		 ​Mid-Year or later
    Version 16.00.0620 or later    		 ​
    ​12.00.2198
    2017 US Year End
    KB 4046335 **SEE NOTE #6**    		 ​**SEE NOTE #6** ​
    12.00.2198
    2017 Canadian Year End 
    KB 4056557    		 2017 Canadian Year End or later
    Version 16.00.0641 or later    		               
    ​ ​ ​
    ​14.00.0725 or later
    R2
    KB 3063038    		 ​RTM or later
    Version 16.00.0404 or later    		 ​Release 2013 Service Packs
    Release 2015 Service Packs
    Release 2016 Service Packs
    ​14.00.0983 
     Canadian Payroll Mid-Year Tax
    KB 3164592    		 ​Mid-Year or later
    Version 16.00.0439 or later    		 ​
    ​14.00.1010
    2016 US Year End
    KB 3194379    		 ​2016 US Year End or later
    Version 16.00.0552 or later    		 ​
    ​​14.00.1016
     2016 Canadian Year End
    KB 3194394    		 ​2016 Canadian Year End or later
    Version 16.00.0558 or later    		 ​
    ​14.00.1026
    January Hotfix
    KB 3218075    		 ​Mid-Year or later
    Version 16.00.0620 or later    		 ​
    ​​14.00.1059
    Canadian Payroll Mid-Year Tax
    KB 4025189 **SEE NOTE #5**    		 ​Mid-Year or later
    Version 16.00.0620 or later    		 ​
    ​14.00.1079
    2017 US Year End
    KB 4046338 **SEE NOTE #6**    		 ​**SEE NOTE #6** ​
    ​14.00.1079
    2017 Canadian Year End
    KB 4056558    		 2017 Canadian Year End or later
    Version 16.00.0641 or later    		 ​​

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    NOTES:
    ​1. Click HERE to view a complete list of version information for all Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016 Features.

    2. Check out the Upgrade Blog Series, all you need to know about upgrading to GP 2016!

    3. There is no direct upgrade from Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 to Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016. You must first upgrade from Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 to either Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 January Hotfix (12.00.1826) or later or 2015 R2 or later and then upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016.

    4. There is no Microsoft Dynamics GP OLE Object Migration Utility compatible with Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016.  All OLE note conversions must be done prior to upgrading to GP 2016.
    Click HERE for more information about OLE Migration Utility.

    5. If you install the 2017 mid-year update and start to use the new field (InvoiceReceiptDate), you cannot upgrade until the '2017 Year-End Update' patch has released (November 2017), so the data in this field is retained.  Also with this update, if you notice Payables Document attachments missing click HERE for details.

    6. To install the 2017 US Year End update, you need to be on 12.00.2104 or later or 14.00.0983 or later.  Once you install the  2017 US Year End update, you cannot upgrade to Microsoft  Dynamics GP 2015 or Microsoft  Dynamics GP 2016, until the 2017 Canadian Year-End Update is released, target release middle of Decembe 2017.

    System Requirements

    1. Click HERE to view the System Requirements for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016.

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    Upgrade Resources

    1. Click HERE to download the Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016 DVD

    2. Check out the Dynamics GP Support and Services Blog for the latest news! 

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    Critical Upgrade Notes

     1. Obtaining your Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016 Registration Keys!!
    Microsoft Dynamics GP Business Ready Licensing (BRL) or Module Based Licensing (MBL) Customers, current on their service plan, must contact their Partner to request their Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016 registration keys. Registration keys will not be visible in CustomerSource until an order has been placed and completed for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016.

    Microsoft Dynamics GP Perpetual Customers, current on their service plan, will automatically have their PartnerSource Business Center (PSBC) account and license keys upgraded to Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016.  Their registration keys will be visible in CustomerSource in early May.

    2.  Management Reporter 2012 CU15 is compatible with Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016 click HERE for the install.

    3. There is no Microsoft Dynamics GP OLE Object Migration Utility compatible with Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016.  All OLE note conversions must be done prior to upgrading to GP 2016.
    Click HERE for more information about OLE Migration Utility.

    4. If you key a payroll transaction and you receive an Unhandled Script Exception, click HERE for a PSTL Hotfix or install the latest patch for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016, click HERE.

    5. If you have trouble connecting to ODATA, click HERE for the ODATA service hotfix.

    6. If you are using Project Accounting Time and Expense and have Employee Expense & Timesheet history information click HERE for details on an upgrade issue.

    7. Click HERE for Upgrade Preparation scripts that go with the Upgrade Manual.

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    Service Pack Downloads

    1. Click HERE to download the latest patch for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016.   

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    Beat Bucher GP Geek GPUG All Star Profile Picture
    Beat Bucher GP Gee... 28,058 Moderator on at

    Hi,

    As Leslie replied, if you follow the upgrade paths provided by Microsoft you shouldn't encounter much issues.

    However, you said :

    [quote] but we wanted first to gauge the process and user experience before making the leap. It would be helpful if anyone could provide insight as to the challenges faced/overcome, whether the upgrade was done using in-house staff or an outside consultant, and just how the overall experience was [/quote]

    I'm curious what you expect as a response.. because every setup & deployment, every customer,  is different.. and just based on the few details you provide (grants management), it's not easy to provide an answer. We don't know anything about your integration with external application, nor if you use any other ISV or 3rd party products. Financial reporting is also another topic that can become very large, depending on the budget$$ you're ready to spend.

    All in all, there isn't much differences in the visual experience from 2013 to 2016, but under the hood there has been a lot of improvements between the 2 versions.

    Handling the upgrade from inside or outside really depends on the skill-sets you have onsite within the available resources (IT & Finance mostly, but also Production & other users). Is your current SQL server on par with the system requirements of 2016R2 ? or does it need an upgrade ? There is more involved in a major release upgrade then just going down a spec sheet with upgrade paths..

    If you have plenty of time ahead of you, you can start building a new TEST environment and setup the same configuration that is currently in use for Production, and then try to upgrade to new GP version. But if your time is limited and you have schedule constrains, then you'd probably better off with seeking assistance from your partner or seasoned consultant.

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