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Introducing Epicor ARM 2026.1.1
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 2026.1.1.
| The information in this document was accurate at the time of publication, April 22 2026, but it may change without notice. |
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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. |
Upgrade Eligibility
To upgrade to version 2026.1.1 you need to meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Minimum Version
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Your current version must be at least 10.3.17.
If you have a lower version, you should first upgrade to 10.3.17 before proceeding further.
- Intermediate Version
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After reaching the minimum version you need to upgrade to the intermediate version 2023.1.1.1.69.
The intermediate version serves as a bridge between the minimum version and this version.
- This Version
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Finally, after successfully upgrading to 2023.1.1.69, you can proceed with the upgrade to version 2026.1.1.
Important Upgrade Eligibility Notes
BIL Version for Kinetic 2026.1
The BIL version for Kinetic 2026.1 is version V12_2_100.
AI Matching
A first-time Python installation is a requirement with installing or upgrading to ARM 2023.2.2 or higher. This software is used with the AI Matching functionality.
The relevant Python files (Dependencies) are included within the ARM package. These must be installed manually.
Python Update (ARM 2024.1.3+)
Epicor ARM has been enhanced, eliminating the need for Python installation in order to process PO receipts.
If Python is not installed, AI-Matching will not be invoked. Instead, a complete list of all available receipts for the current Vendor and Purchase Order is displayed in the matching sub-row list without confidence levels, allowing for manual selection.
Dot Net 9
Dot Net version 9 is a requirement for the installation or upgrade to ARM 2026.1.1.
Updating BPM, BAQ and UD Fields
An updated Precise CAB installation is required in order to obtain the latest BPMs, BAQs, and UD fields.
ARM Support for SLS Service Plans
Introduced in ARM 2025.2.2, the following list details the technical requirements required for access to the SLS Service Plans functionality.
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A new CAB file is required for this release.
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If the SLS service plan is enabled in ARM, new access scopes must be registered for the SLS CC module services.
The required access scope file is included with the ARM on-premises installer and can be found in the following directory: BPMs\AccessScopes.
Epicor ARM 2026.1.1
Release Date: April 22 2026
Kinetic 2026.100 Compatibility
ARM is now compatible with Kinetic 2026.100.
System Enhancements
Support BAQ on the Custom Form
Having dynamic lists so you can have continually updated customer data in ARM based on Kinetic managed data.
A new capability has been implemented to allow Value Lists in ARM to be driven by BAQ Queries from Kinetic. When configured, the Value List uses the first column of the BAQ result as the code and the second as the description, with support for required parameters (Text or Value List) to dynamically filter results. In custom forms, the Value List will only populate once all required parameters are provided, and default values are not supported for BAQ-based Value Lists, ensuring that selections are always based on the latest filtered query results.
Value List Items – Reordering Capability
User experience has been improved based on ordering values based on priority or preference.
A new enhancement has been introduced to improve flexibility when managing Value List Items. Users can now easily reorder the values within a Value List, allowing for better control over how options are presented in the user interface.
Feature Enhancement: CC Email Addresses for Purchase Orders
Orders that get sent to vendors and can also be sent to a generic inbox email address for auditing purposes for example.
A new setting, “CC Email Addresses for Purchase Orders”, has been added to Company Settings, allowing users to define default CC recipients. With this enhancement, specified email addresses will be automatically included in the CC field whenever a Purchase Order is sent, improving visibility and communication among stakeholders.
Enhanced PDF Viewer for Draft Invoices
Only available in the new User Interface. Allows copy and paste functionality on supporting documents.
The PDF viewer in the new User Interface has been upgraded to a new controller that supports copy-and-paste functionality directly from PDF documents within the Draft Invoices screen.
With this improvement, users can easily extract text from invoice PDFs, making it more convenient to review, reuse, and manage information without needing to download or open the file externally.
OCR Processing Enhancements
These enhancements result in more efficient resource utilization and a more responsive OCR workflow.
Several improvements have been implemented to enhance the efficiency, control, and performance of OCR processing:
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Introduced cancellation checks at every step of processing for each document, providing better control and responsiveness during operations.
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Optimized the OCR Retry job to reprocess only pending documents in manageable batches, with intervals between batches to allow other system processes to run smoothly.
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Improved the OCR Scan job to trigger the Retry process selectively, ensuring that only relevant documents are reprocessed instead of iterating through the entire list of pending items.