Re: Finance Implementation Questions

g/l can be interfaced via the BTP (batch transaction processing) function
a/r can be manually entered if you create the invoices on your existing system. 
i don't think i'd even try to create the invoices in bpcs. to many fields such 
as customer number, order numbers, etc  would probably get in the way and 
become conversion issues. we ave a small sales company that prepares their 
invoices on a separate pc system. we then manually enter these invoices into 
the bpcs a/r system for collection and tracking purposes.
as far as a/p i think the easiest way would be to enter all payments into bpcs 
as manual payments and not trey to match them to po, item number, receipt 
number, etc.

others may have other ideas.. 

chick doe
barton instrument systems

>>> tmakofske@cott.com 01/03/01 01:39PM >>>
Good Afternoon.  Currently, we have a fully integrated ERP system, but are 
outgrowing it.  BPCS was chosen as the replacement (we have version 6.1.01, 
mixed mode).  We have 7 plants with all the Finance processing (AR,AP,GL) 
being centralized at one location.  Rather than the "BIG BANG" method of 
implementing, we are looking at bringing up the Financial modules first, then 
implement plant by plant.  To do this, we must interface our existing system 
with AR, AP, and GL.  GL doesn't appear to be an issue to interface from our 
old system to BPCS.  AR and AP look like a challenge. (FYI, we have the code 
to our old system and are very experienced with it and it's files, so pulling 
data and converting it to whatever BPCS requires should not be a problem.)

I realize that whatever option we choose, it won't be easy.  My basic 
question is, has anyone done this type of interface from an ERP system into 
BPCS before?  If so, in AR, is it easier to feed BPCS sales order and 
shipping information to create invoices in BPCS, or should we consider 
invoicing in our old system and just send BPCS the receivables information?  
Are their any existing software aids (like SMG's) which may help us in this 
process?   In A/P, we would like to continue using a 3 way match.  Should we 
even consider trying to load BPCS with PO and receipt information from 
another system to accomplish this?

Any help in these areas would be GREATLY appreciated, even if it's just to 
tell us we are insane for even thinking about it.   Thanks in advance....



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