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Introducing Epicor ARM 10.3.15
Epicor Advanced Requisition Management (ARM) automates and streamlines the requisitioning process, utilizing a Web browser to integrate with and extend the Epicor Purchasing module.
Multiple approval methods provide a flexible framework that can be configured to meet the requirements of any organization.
Via a separately licensed module, ARM also facilitates inventory transfers between Epicor locations/warehouses/sites and importing bulk data for Requisitions or Receiving via .csv files.
About this Document
This Release Guide describes the features and enhancements included in Epicor ARM 10.3.15.
| The information in this document was accurate at the time of publication, August 23 2022, but it may change without notice. |
Browser Guide
| Browser | Version |
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Google Chrome Recommended |
Recent Versions 87.0.4280.66 81.0.4044.129 80.0.3987.122 75.0.3770.100 69.0.3497.100 68.0.3440.106 |
Microsoft Edge |
Recent Versions 108.0.1462.54 (Official build) (64-bit) |
Internet Explorer 11 Not supported since ARM 2021.1 |
Recent Versions 11.55.17763.0 11.2273.14393.0 11.1593.14393.0 11.1198.14393.0 11.0.9600.16521 |
Mozilla Firefox |
Recent Versions |
Safari |
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| Certification relates to the ability to install and use Epicor ARM with a certified product version. It does not relate to specific functions or features that may or may not be implemented or available. |
Epicor ARM 10.3.15
Release Date: August 23 2022
E2022.2 Premise and Cloud Support
Epicor version V11_2_200_00 is now an available selection within the BIL configuration to support Kinetic 2022.2.
ARM Saas-ARM2022.2
ARM SaaS has introduced integration with Rest API v2, providing performance improvement and enhanced security protocols.
ARM SaaS now also supports SharePoint online as an attachment storage system.
Component Change Logging
ARM now tracks the changes for each component and this information is accessible via the Activity Log on each function. The Change Log will include ARM Username, Modified by, Modified date, and change details. Export functionality is also available on the System change logs.
The list of components includes:
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User Profile
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User Role
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Location
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Catalogue
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Categories
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Vendors
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GL Budget
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Approval Tree
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Tolerance
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Punch Out
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Global Settings
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Company Settings
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Epicor Settings
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Scheduled Jobs.
Change Order Enhancement
Change Orders will now be merged into the original Purchase Order (no new PO will be created).
Deleted Change Order lines will be treated as a ‘closed’ line in the merging process.
A new option ‘Include Received Lines in Change Order Approvals’ has been added into Approval Maintenance. This means the approval of a Change Order will include the receipted total.
Auto Send
ARM has introduced 2 settings for Auto Send.
Users can now configure Change Orders to be sent automatically or manually.
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Default Allow Auto Send for Change Order
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Default Allow Auto Send for PO
Vendor SKU Import
A new import file (ARM Catalogue Item Vendor Part Numbers) has been added that enables users the ability to import Vendor SKU into the non-catalogue.
PO Suggestions
ARM has introduced a new field called ‘Reviewed' on Purchase Order Suggestions.
Users also have added control over the Requisitions with 3 new permissions:
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Convert Reviewed Purchase Suggestions
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Convert non-reviewed Purchase Suggestions
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Review Purchase Suggestions
Punch Out
Copying Punch Out lines is now controlled with a new permission called ‘Can Copy Punch-Out Lines’.
In addition, a new ‘Copy Warning’ has been created as a visual prompt when the price changes here.
Email Notification Enhancements
- IDC errors
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Additional email notifications will be added into the AP Workflow to notify requisitioners when there are no matching receipts found on the Purchase Order.
- Requisition
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GL account field is now listed on the approval email.
- Revise
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Approvers will be notified once revision is complete or when it is not required.
Support Inactive Bin and Inactive Part
A new data directive has been introduced on the WhseBin table. This is included in the Common BPM.
ARM will not allow selection of Inactive bins and/or Inactive parts.
Job Firm
ARM will not bring over unfirm jobs into ARM.
Edit PO Receipt Number
Users now have the ability to update the ARM Receipt Number with a new permission called “Edit Purchase Order Receipt Number.”
Payment Times Reporting Scheme in the AUS CSF
ARM has introduced a new Setting; "Australian Small Vendor Attribute.” This is for customers who use Australian Customer Specific Functionality.
A new UDF called “PbsReceiptDate_c” custom field is required in APInvHed.
A new data directive has been introduced on the VendAttr table. This is included in the Common BPM.
AP Invoice Enhancements
- AP Currency and Exchange Rate
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AP has been enhanced to show the base and document currency on both header and line levels.
- Support for Total Amount Including Tax on AP
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When a user generates an AP Invoice from the Receipts menu, the receipts selected will be summed as the total amount.
Once the invoice is created, the total amount including tax will be the value that appears in the AP Invoice’s total amount.
- AP Invoice Due Date
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A new permission called “Edit AP Invoice Due Date” has been introduced.
- Due Date field on AP Invoices Dashboard
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ARM has added a Due Date column on the AP dashboard and new filters for “Sort by Last Update,” “Sort by Latest” and “Sort by Earliest” due date options are also available.