ZoneApprovals is a managed bundle and is Built for NetSuite (BFN) verified by NetSuite. All releases undergo an extensive testing cycle before being released to Production accounts. New releases are announced upfront by email to the contact person(s) registered for new functionality which is noted when the first two places in the version number change (e.g. from version 1.7.x to 1.8.0). Patches and bug fix updates are not announced upfront and are noted when the last place in the version number is updated (e.g. from version 1.80.0 to 1.80.1).

For more information, please review the ZoneApprovals Release Process or review past ZoneApprovals Release Notes.

General release information

Release 1.11.0 has been released on the 20th of May 2024 and contains one enhancement and a couple of bug fixes. Below you can find more information related to the enhancement and bug fixes. We will update your Production account automatically and the Sandbox account can be updated from your (the customer's) end at any given time.

Enhancement

FFA-1395 Configurable setting for transactions without applicable approval criteria

In previous version releases, all transactions without applicable matrices were automatically approved. This was done to ensure the acknowledgment of submit transactions. However, our user base expressed a need for expanded options to safeguard against incomplete Approval Matrix setups. As a response, we have introduced a new feature within the ZoneApprovals configuration: 'Default transaction status when no matrix is applicable.' This feature empowers users to choose from three options:

• Auto-Approve
• Auto-Reject
• Set Default Approver

This configuration can also be applied at the transaction level. In the absence of a selected option, transactions will adhere to the standard behavior of auto-approval.

Bug Fixes

FFA-1407 Zone Bulk Approvals Portlet > Previous, Current and Next Approver columns are empty

The Zone Bulk Approvals Portlet and Page experienced an issue where values for Previous, Current, and Next Approvers were not displayed. We have identified and resolved the root cause, and this issue has been rectified.

FFA-1430 Accrual Posting process disturbed by Approval/Rejection action

When the Unapproved Accrual Transaction feature is enabled, a transaction is submitted for approval, an Accrual Posting record is created, and the "ACCRUAL CREATED" checkbox is marked on the transaction. However, a corner case was identified that disrupts this process. If the "FFA Accrual Posting Creation MR" script is running in the 'summarize stage', and at this precise moment, a user approves or rejects the transaction, the transaction's status is changed, triggering an error in the script.

The issue concerning this event related to script execution timing, has been successfully resolved. A protective mechanism has been implemented to ensure the "ACCRUAL CREATED" checkbox is marked immediately after the Accrual Posting is created on the transaction. This prevents any disruption caused by the execution of the "FFA Accrual Posting Creation MR" script during user actions like approval or rejection of transactions.