Microsoft Dynamics GP - 2020 Year-End Blog Series Schedule!!

Back by popular demand we have the Microsoft Dynamics GP 2020 Year-End Blog series and what a year this will be!

We have a lot of changes to talk about this year.  Typically with an election year, we do not see a lot of movement, but of course like anything else, 2020 is an odd year and we have LOTS of change.

I would say, after this year end most of our customers with the template issue, Payables form change and payroll, will all will be current on year end updates which means it will be BUSY for everyone to get all this done in a short period of time, so we need patience to get thru everything and planning is key.

The Year-End Update is always scheduled to be released mid-November. We release this update in November to ensure you have plenty of time to install prior to year-end. In Support, we are often asked if it is OK to install the Year-End Update even though 2020 payrolls are not completely processed. The answer to that is YES YOU CAN! We release the update early so you have plenty of time to install it!

This update is all inclusive of prior updates for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016 and Microsoft Dynamics GP.  This means it will include 18.2 and 18.3 if you are currently not on this version.

As always, we want to make it as easy as possible for you!  The Microsoft Dynamics GP Support Team will be publishing blog articles with year-end closing information to assist you with planning for a smooth year-end close.  These articles include general questions about year-end processes for that module, and any changes that may affect your Year-End processes for the 2020 year.  

The U.S Year-End has released, check out the blog of versions and list of changes.

Below is the schedule of upcoming blog posts that I know will be useful to you:

November 17 - General Ledger
November 18 - U.S. Payroll
November 19 - W-2 Tips and Tricks
November 24 - Electronic W-2 (EFW2) for a successful filing
November 25 - Fixed Assets
December 1 - Payables Management
December 2  - Payables Management form changes including the NEW 1099-NEC
December 3 - Inventory
December 8 - Analytical Accounting
December 9 - Receivables Management
December 10 - Affordable Care Act (ACA)
December 15 - Canadian Payroll

Notes:
If you notice account numbers printing funny on reports (example trial balance) or users crashing when printing reports, it could be a damaged report.dic or form.dic from the update.

Due to table changes with 18.3 release for General Ledger, after applying any update, you should Reconfigure change tracking for your MR Data Mart.  This is located In the Management Reporter Configuration Console, under the data mart integration, Reconfigure change tracking.

If you receive an error message during the utilities update, when you install the 2020 U.S. Year-end Update released 11/19/2020 Violation of PRIMARY KEY constraint 'PKPM00204'. Cannot insert duplicate key in object 'dbo.PM00204' follow the Known Upgrade blog for a workaround.

When is the 2020 Year-End update expected to release?

The 2020 U.S. Year-end Update has released!
The 2020 Canadian Payroll Year-End Update is targeted to release in mid/late December 2020. (Table changes involved)

Where can I download the 2020 Year-End Update from?

Download links:
Microsoft Dynamics GP Service Packs
Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016 Service Packs

Note:  The Year-End Update will be an all-inclusive update and includes all prior service packs, hot fixes, etc.
For Microsoft Dynamics GP 2018 customers if you install the 2020 year end update, you will have all the features noted in the October 2020 release.

Where can I find documentation and other resources for Microsoft Dynamics GP in general?

• Have you heard about Microsoft Dynamics GP Directory?  The Microsoft Dynamics GP Directory is a one-stop shop for what you are looking for around Microsoft Dynamics GP.  It provides a consolidated view of relevant documentation, videos, solutions to known issues, new features, blog links, installation guides, Hot Topics, community sites, and much, much more....  Be sure to check it out!
• Dynamics GP DOCS is the headquarters for all your Dynamics GP Documentation needs.  We continually add new information on the DOCS site.  This is your go to source to learn about new features or maybe you have a new user in your company that needs to learn the product.  Microsoft is gradually working our way through converting the legacy manuals. We believe in the strength of the Dynamics GP community, and we welcome additional contributions. The future is online for the Dynamics GP content because it's easier to maintain.

I hope the information above will help you to have a smooth and successful year end!

Terry Heley

Year-end Enthusiast

Microsoft