Release Notes for PA5G_AAA Version 2016.6

Introduction

We are happy to share the release notes for the Performance Analyzer 5G | Acorn Advanced Analytics Version 3 PA5G | AAAv3 2016.6.

Summary

This release is focused on improving quality and stability, addressing multiple issues reported by users, and enhancing functionality.

Platforms Supported

• Database Server: Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (with Service Pack 2), Microsoft SQL Server 2016 (with Service Pack 1).
• Application Server: Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2/2016.
• Client Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 7 (with Service Pack 2), Windows 8.1 (Update 2), Windows 10.
• Web Browsers: Internet Explorer 11, Mozilla Firefox v35 or newer.

Resolved Issues

The following issues have been resolved in this release:

• ACID-1530: Having read-only access to PA5G gives user Admin access to AAA.
• ACID-3911: Configuration Tool compatibility issues on SQL Server 2012 & 2014 addressed.
• ACID-4751: Configuration Tool compatibility on SQL 2008/2008R2 fixed.
• ACID-3320: Fixed the issue with inability to download failed records from the General Ledger upload screen.
• ACID-4893: Fixed AUC load failure from UI.
• ACID-5185: Upgrade Subscriber issue resolved.
• ACID-2597: Display issues in PA5G UI addressed.
• ACID-3055: DataSize for Float columns issue resolved during lookup table creation.
• ACID-3606: Performance issues in AUC loading a single dimension fixed.
• ACID-3677: Improved status reset logic during AUC execution.
• ACID-6726: SQL join issue impacting AAA Cube values corrected.
• ACID-10175: Added warning for deleting Global records to prevent data loss.
• ACID-9295: Improved performance for GL Accounts Excel Upload when exceeding 100,000 records.
• ACID-9470: Fixed cost allocation issues not splintering properly to lower cost objects.

Known Issues

• Odd results in cost allocations occur with mixed corporate and facility costs.
• Deleting Globals records leads to erasure of all transaction data in PA5G.
• GL->RP Allocation Excel Upload fails with identical GL account names.

Upgrade and Installation Notes

• Ports Required: Ensure TCP port 1433 is open in the firewall.
• Database Compatibility: Must be set to “SQL Server 2012 (110).”
• Installer Instructions: Run installer from a local machine, unzipped, with elevated permissions.

Release Notes

Release Notes PA5G_AAA_2016.6.pdf