Acorn Advanced Analytics PA5G v2018.3.1 Release Notes

Introduction

We are happy to share the release notes for the Acorn Advanced Analytics PA5G version 2018.3.1, released in August 2018.

Summary

The PA5G 2018.3.1 update includes several important bug fixes and enhancements aimed at improving the application's functionality. Users are encouraged to upgrade to this latest version to benefit from these improvements.

Features

This release addresses numerous Jira and Zendesk issues, enhancing usability and correcting errors identified in previous versions.

Bugfixes

The following key issues have been resolved:

Incorrect Statement Data in the Cube: Fixes an issue where the Cube data load algorithm incorrectly excluded system columns from hierarchy data.
AAA app authentication: Restores the ability to switch between Integrated Windows authentication and Login form authentication.
Arithmetic Overflow Error: Addresses scenarios that could lead to arithmetic overflow during calculations.
Database Compatibility: Ensures compatibility with Microsoft SQL Server 2016 and resolves specific issues in processing.

Release Notes

Acorn PA5G Advanced Analytics 2018.3.1 Release Notes

Platform Support

The following platforms are supported:

Database Server: Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Enterprise Edition and SQL Server 2012 Enterprise Edition.
Application Server: Microsoft Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, and 2016.
Client: Microsoft Windows 7 (SP2), Windows 8.1, and Windows 10. Supported browsers include Internet Explorer 11 and Mozilla Firefox version 35 or newer.

Upgrade and Installation Notes

For users upgrading from older versions, please refer to the following guidelines:

Ensure compatibility level is set to “SQL Server 2016 (130).”
Review and adjust firewall settings to open necessary ports for Microsoft SQL 2016.
Follow the proper installer procedure: unzip the PA5G installer package and execute setup.exe with elevated permissions.

Known Issues

This release includes some known issues that users should be aware of:

Cost allocation might yield odd results if a process mixes corporate and facility costs.
GL Amounts do not support billion values.
Updating the database fails if Change Log History is enabled.