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What's New in SAP Business One 8.8

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SAP Business One 8.8 Highlights ................................................................................................ 3 Accounting...................................................................................................................................... 4Financials ........................................................................................................................................ 5 Banking............................................................................................................................................ 6 Business Partners.......................................................................................................................... 7 Sales and Purchasing Documents ............................................................................................... 8 Inventory........................................................................................................................................ 12 Crystal Reports Integration......................................................................................................... 13 Usability......................................................................................................................................... 15 Infrastructure Enhancements ..................................................................................................... 16Ecosystem..................................................................................................................................... 17 Upgrade Information .................................................................................................................... 18 Software Development Kit (SDK)................................................................................................ 19 UDO DIAccess.................................................................................................................... 19 SDK Performance Improvements........................................................................................ 19 XML Format Supports Delete .............................................................................................. 19 DI API.................................................................................................................................. 19 UI API .................................................................................................................................. 20 Add-Ons......................................................................................................................................... 22 Copyrights, Trademarks, andDisclaimers ................................................................................ 23

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What's New in SAP Business One 8.8

SAP Business One 8.8 Highlights
Note This document briefly describes major functional enhancements and modifications implemented in SAP Business One 8.8. For the most up-to-date information, see also SAP Note 1291272. This is a collective SAP Notefor all SAP Notes created after finalization of the SAP Business One 8.8 documentation package. To access SAP notes: 1. In the address bar of your Web browser, enter the following URL: http://service.sap.com/smb/sbocustomer 2. Click Get Support. New Reporting Capabilities – Crystal Reports for SAP Business One is a powerful and dynamic reporting solution that helps you to design, explore,visualize, and deliver reports via the Web or embedded in enterprise applications. Enhanced User Experience – A redesigned graphical user interface makes it easier for you to use and navigate the application. Hundreds of error messages have been rewritten for greater clarity and links included to more detailed documentation. Streamlined Business Processes – Enhanced business management features include...