When you try to install Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0, you receive one of the following error messages:

Error message 1
.NET Framework 2.0 is not installed. The installation cannot continue. 
Error message 2
Product: Dexterity Shared Components -- .NET Framework 2.0 is not installed. The installation cannot continue. 
Then, the installation is ended. 
This problem occurs if the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 is installed on the computer. 


To get the full resolution check this KB article on Partner source
https://mbs.microsoft.com/knowledgebase/KBDisplay.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;947538

What is a Negative Cash Flow?

When a company spends more than it receives during a set period of time, typically a quarter, the company is said to have a negative cash flow. Negative cash flows are often viewed as indicators of financial ill health by people who are assessing companies to determine whether or not to invest in the company. However, many things can influence cash flow, and a negative cash flow should not necessarily be seen as a black mark because there are many reasons for a company to experience a temporary negative cash flow.

Publicly traded companies send out documentation of their financial circumstances to their shareholders so that the shareholders can get an idea of how well the company is doing. This documentation typically includes a cash flow statement, which breaks down the cash inflow and outflow and shows the net change in cash flow, which can be positive or negative. The cash flow statement typically includes operating, financing, and investing activities, each of which can generate positive or negative cash flow.

The operating activities of a company involve the company's core purpose, such as selling a product or service. Usually, operating activities generate a cash inflow. Financing activities involve the exchange of funds between a company and creditors or debtors, and they may be positive or negative. For example, a company servicing debt would be paying out a lot, while a company which had just financed a major endeavor might have a positive flow of cash. Likewise, a company which just paid a dividend to shareholders would probably record a negative number in this column. The investing activities refer to the company's investment in other companies and goods, or to investments made in the company by others.

When a company records negative cash flow, it may be because the company is struggling, or it may be because the company had a number of expenses which upped outflow. Cash flow is not necessarily always linked to profit, and companies can actually record negative cash flow for several periods and still be profitable. Of greater concern are radical changes in cash flow between periods, or a consistent and prolonged period of negative cash flow, which suggests that a company may be overreaching.

The term “negative cash flow” can be used in reference to personal finance as well as the corporate world. When people experience negative cash flow as individuals, it means that they are spending more money than they are earning, which can result in long term debt and serious financial problems.

Management Reporter vs Microsoft FRx

Here is a list of the benefits in migrating to Management Reporter from FRx:
  • Undo button!
  • Column page breaks.
  • Ability to add images to your reports (e.g. logos, graphs, etc.)
  • Reports Viewer – Comes with a Report Server that allows you to publish your reports to a web server and all users can view, print and Export to Excel the reports they are used to getting in paper format.
  • There is enhanced stability because the underlying database is SQL Server instead of Access.
  • Reports Library – ability to organize your published reports by type and set security for each report.
  • A migration tool is available to move FRx reports to Management Reporter reports.  This can be tricky.
  • Use the various dimensions in Dynamics GP 2010 (e.g. GAAP, IFRS, etc.)
  • Reports can be grouped for generation of multiple reports at once.

There are some caveats as well that may cause you to postpone your migration:
  • Evaluate the multicurrency translation tables that you are utilizing in FRx.
  • The speed in generating a report to a queue rather than on your desktop is lacking. The benefits of a web publishing environment will outweigh the wait.
  • If you are linking directly to Forecaster, you will need to wait until the Forecaster replacement is announced.  No date on that yet.
  • If you are exporting to cubes or Excel Pivot Tables, those features are not there in MR.

Microsoft Dynamics GP 12 (2013)


Microsoft has announced the release date of the next version of GP, 2013, set for December 2012.  Already creating lots of buzz, this new version will feature over 100 enhancements to existing functionality.
There are several exciting new features that will transform the way people and companies do business by providing more convenient access to information, regardless of location, and better connections to people both inside and outside the organization:  Here are five key elements of Dynamics GP2013:
  • Web Access  Provide all of your employees easy access to Dynamics GP via a web client
  • Business Intelligence  Additional SQL server and Excel reports for additional visibility to key business metrics
  • Word Templates  With GP2013, any report can be created using Word templates
  • Document Attach – Append pictures, notes or contracts directly to a transactions
  • Business Analyzer– Quickly track key performance indicators, based on business role, directly from the home page
GP2013 promises to be a milestone in terms of providing increased value and innovation!