Data checks and actions specified under this heading are carried out each time the user logs on to this company.

SAP Business One performs a brief data check during each logon and generates an appropriate message if any inconsistencies are detected.

We recommend selecting this setting because it activates an automatic, regular check of the database tables.

This setting is updated per user.

Opens the exchange rate table at logon.

If you manage transactions in a foreign currency in SAP Business One, you require up-to-date exchange rates at all times.

If an exchange rate has not been defined, SAP Business One automatically opens the window with the exchange rate table whenever a transaction is entered in the corresponding foreign currency. You can then specify the exchange rate. However, if the current exchange rates are already present, it provides a more efficient workflow.

This setting is updated per user.

Displays at logon:

This setting is updated per user.

Displays at logon all recurring transactions for processing on today’s date. You can process the transactions directly from this window.

This setting is updated per user.

At logon, SAP Business One automatically sends you a message listing all activities scheduled for today. You can process activities directly from the message.

This setting is updated per user.

Opens your Messages/Alert Overview window whenever a new message arrives.

This setting is updated per user.

At logon, the appropriate window for credit vouchers opens automatically.

This setting is updated per user.

Enter an editable value, in minutes (default = 5), to define how often the application checks your inbox for updates.

A new messages opens the Messages/Alert Overview window.

This setting is updated per user.

Define the length of idle time, in minutes, after which, for security reasons, SAP Business One locks itself. To unlock the screen, you need a valid user name and password.

This setting is updated per user.

Use the fields under this title to define settings for alternative keyboard usage.

Select this checkbox to use the Enter key in the numeric keypad as the Tab key to move between fields for faster data entry.

Deselect this checkbox to use the Enter key in the numeric keypad as the main Enter key.

This setting is updated immediately per company for users with no user defaults. For users with user defaults, the user default settings are considered first.

Select this checkbox to use the Del key in the numeric keypad as the separator defined on the Display tab of the General Settings window.

This checkbox is available when the Use Numeric Keypad ENTER Key as TAB Key checkbox is selected.

This setting is updated immediately per company for users with no user defaults. For users with user defaults, the user default settings are considered first.

Select this checkbox to disable the operation functions of the main Enter key in all windows, that is, you can only use the mouse to (including but not limited to):

This checkbox is available when the Use Numeric Keypad ENTER Key as TAB Key checkbox is selected.

This setting is updated immediately per company for users with no user defaults. For users with user defaults, the user default settings are considered first.

Use the fields under this title to enter information on your internet connection.

Select to access the World Wide Web (Internet) from within SAP Business One, using a proxy server. After selection, additional fields are displayed for entering the IP address of the server and a port for the connection.

This function:

This setting is updated per company, for all users.

To place calls directly through SAP Business One if a phone system or modem is installed on your computer or in your network, in these fields specify the area code and the number to dial for an outside line.

Use this dropdown menu to select an existing map service or define new map services:

For more information, see Working with Map Services.

Sets the number of records to be saved in the log file.

The log file saves the history of changes made in master records (items, business partners, and G/L accounts), documents, and other windows in SAP Business One. This setting is updated per company, for all users.

To view the history log for a certain window, from the menu bar choose  Tools Change Log .

Select the checkbox to enable the anlytical features powered by SAP HANA. Once these features are enabled, you can do (including but not limited to) the following in SAP Business One:

Select this checkbox to take letter cases into account for all search criteria. For example, if you specify c01 as the selection criterion, the system will search only for c01, but not C01. For more information, see SAP Note 1765793.