Warning message when you try to open a Purchase Order Processing window in Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0 (Please set up this user first)

This article helps you resolve the problem that occurs when you try to open a Purchase Order Processing window in Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0.

Applies to:   Microsoft Dynamics GP
Original KB number:   916686

Symptom

When you try to open a Purchase Order Processing window in Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0, you receive the following warning message:

Please set up this user first.

Cause

This problem occurs because Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0 integrates purchase order transactions from Project Accounting in Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0 into Purchase Order Processing in Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0.

Resolution

To resolve this problem, follow these steps:

1. On the Tools menu, point to Setup, point to Project, and then click User.
2. In the User Project Accounting Settings dialog box, click a user in the User ID list.
3. Click Purchase Order, and then click OK.
4. Click Purchasing Invoice, and then click OK.
5. Click Save.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each user.