DPAS Release 2024.4.2

October 18
Effective Date: 2024-10-18

This release includes System Change Requests and corrects program deficiencies identified by the user community. Please review the feature and bug list below for a full listing of changes in this release.

System Changes

Helpdesk Tickets / Bugs Fixed

Ticket Nbr	Module	Details
113301	Catalog	LPCTN02 - Mfr Part Nbr (AUD) - Ticket #113301 - NSWC: Mfr Part Number process page/MPN field issue The Search field returns only an exact match in the Search Results panel. Resolution: The Search field now returns anything containing the entry in the Search Results panel.
113906	Maintenance	Production Training requirement disable for 8060 - Maintenance Readiness Officer role Training was required for the Maintenance Readiness Officer role when it was role-based rather than training-based. Resolution: The training associated with the Maintenance Readiness Officer role is removed. Training was required for the Maintenance Readiness Officer role when it was role-based rather than training-based.
110434	Maintenance	WPMAN12 - VSCOS: Authentication/Identity & Parts Request Error-DPAS WO Issue for users under FFS7L0 There is a Parts Request Error-DPAS Work Order Issue for users under FFS7L0. Resolution: The Requisition page reflects the updated Maintenance (Maint) Activity when changing the different Maint Activity from the tier selection. Other authentication issues are resolved.
108595	Maintenance	WPMAN30 - DLA: Dispatch-License error when License exists on OpTech record in DD DISTRIBUTION There is a Dispatch-License error when the License exists on the Operator/Technician record in DD DISTRIBUTION. Resolution: When the issue is resolved by correcting the coding, the 670 error should only display when the Operator/Technician (Op/Tech) does not have the appropriate licenses and not when the Op/Tech has the appropriate licenses.
114641	Maintenance	WPMAU0201F - VSCOS: '2214' error encountered in GSA Fleet upload attempt The '2214' error is encountered in the General Services Administration (GSA) Fleet upload attempt. Resolution: The error check is corrected to only search for active records preventing erroneous exceptions. In addition, the error messaging is adjusted to provide only the Asset Identifier (Id) of any duplicate assets.
113469	Materiel Management	LPMMN21 - Customer Requisition Management - Email - USAF A4/HAF: No Source of Supply Requisition (SOS) Closure for ICP Requisition No SoS is found to close Requisition. Resolution: The issue is resolved. The 527R transaction originating from Property Accountability (PA) Receiving will have a Document Identifier Code of DRA.
114647	Warehouse	LPWHN85 - Calendar Management - Email - AFERMS: Calendar management error issue in 4814 6 OSS (Seems Specific to this Warehouse) A critical error is received when accessing the page. Resolution: The user will be able to access Calendar Management without any critical errors.
104687	Warehouse	LPWHQ86 - Maintenance Issue Inquiry / Details are not displayed in sub-grid as expected (VSCOS 104687) The Maintenance Issue data is not properly displaying on the inquiry. Resolution: The display of the Maintenance Issue Details in the sub-grid is corrected.

System Change Details

Accounting

01282 - Operating Target (OPTAR) Add/Update User Interface - PA Module

Module: Accounting

What Changed:

To support the enterprise Requisition processes in DPAS, Operating Target (OPTAR) Add/Update was added to the Property Accountability (PA) module. The process allows the user with the Accounting role to add and update OPTARs to be used for financial commitments and obligations in the Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP) Requisition process. An OPTAR is selected in the Requisition process for non-free issue Requisitions to track funds used for a specific budget.

The Originating Problem:
Requisition processes in DPAS require the ability to associate an OPTAR for financial commitment and obligation reporting. OPTARs must first be added in the PA module for use in a Requisition.

Impact:
Users with the Accounting role in the PA module now have access to add and update OPTARs.

01282 - Operating Target (OPTAR) Add/Update User Interface - M&U Module

Module: Accounting

What Changed:

To support the enterprise Requisition processes in DPAS, Operating Target (OPTAR) Add/Update was added to the Maintenance & Utilization module. The process allows the user with the M&U Officer or Maintenance Director role to add and update OPTARs to be used for financial commitments and obligations in the Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP) Requisition process. An OPTAR is selected in the Requisition process for non-free issue Requisitions to track funds used for a specific budget.

The Originating Problem:

Requisition processes in DPAS require the ability to associate an OPTAR for financial commitment and obligation reporting. OPTARs must first be added in the Maintenance Activity for use in a Requisition.

Impact:

Users with the M&U Officer and Maintenance Director roles in the Maintenance and Utilization (M&U) module now have access to add and update OPTARs. Certain users without those roles will have read-only access to OPTARs.

Asset Mgmt

01976 - DPAS .NET 8 Update / Upgrade Contract Service to .NET 8

Module: Asset Mgmt

What Changed:

The Contract Service is upgraded to .NET 8; .NET 8 has a targeted end-of-life date of November 10, 2026.

The Originating Problem:

Microsoft has announced the end-of-life for .NET 6 as November 12, 2024.

Impact:

No impact to the user should be observed.

Catalog

01872 - Upgrade Kendo and React Frameworks / Catalog Management

Module: Catalog

01872 - Upgrade Kendo and React Frameworks

What Changed:
The Kendo and React JavaScript frameworks are upgraded to the latest standards.

The Originating Problem:

The DPAS applications utilize Kendo and React JavaScript frameworks that are in need of upgrading to the latest versions.

The upgrade of frameworks often introduces improvements to development capabilities which enable developers to deliver higher quality and more reliable software. It also prevents DPAS from operating on unsupported software that is a security violation.

Impact:

No impact should be observable.

Maintenance

01851-Impound records and processes

Module: Maintenance

What Changed:

The Impound Manager Role is added to the Maintenance and Utilization (M&U) application.

The Impound process that freezes assets' records and actions is added. Work Orders can still progress with Impound Manager approvals.

The Originating Problem:
The user is not currently able to lock down an asset in DPAS M&U when the asset is impounded as directed by DAFI 91-204, Safety Investigations and Reports. This inability allows for the potential of users to change/update asset information in the system while the asset is still under investigation, causing a major safety and records management issue. Users with this role will be able to make the necessary changes when an Asset Identifier (Id) is in Impound state.

Impact:

Assets can be locked down by an Impound Manager via the Maintenance (Maint) Asset Master actions menu.

Only Impound Managers can impound, release, or change the Impound Manager for assets.

Impound Mangers approve any changes submitted for Work Orders (WOs) on impounded assets after WO user or tech submits the changes for review.

Property Accountability

01976 - DPAS .NET 8 Update / Upgrade Project Planning to .NET 8

Module: Property Accountability

01976 - DPAS .NET 8 Update / Upgrade Attachments to .NET 8

What Changed:

Project Planning is upgraded to .NET 8; .NET 8 has a targeted end-of-life date of November 10, 2026.

The Originating Problem:

Microsoft has announced the end-of-life for .NET 6 as November 12, 2024.

Impact:

No impact should be observable.

Security

01976 - DPAS .NET 8 Update / Upgrade Utilization Service to .NET 8

Module: Security

What Changed:

The Utilization Service is upgraded to .NET 8; .NET 8 has a targeted end-of-life date of November 10, 2026.

The Originating Problem:

Microsoft has announced the end-of-life for .NET 6 as November 12, 2024.

Impact:

No impact to the user should be observed.

Warehouse

01976 - DPAS .NET 8 Update / Upgrade Catalog Management microservice to .NET 8

Module: Warehouse

01976 - DPAS .NET 8 Update / Upgrade Catalog Management to .NET 8

What Changed:

The Catalog Management is upgraded to .NET 8; .NET 8 has a targeted end-of-life date of November 10, 2026.

The Originating Problem:

Microsoft has announced the end-of-life for .NET 6 as November 12, 2024.

Impact:

No impact should be observable.

01984 - Conduct Inventory (legacy warehouse) by Asset ID

Module: Warehouse

01984 - Provide the ability to complete an online physical inventory by asset id

What Changed:

DPAS is enhanced to provide the ability to conduct a Physical Inventory by Asset Identifier (Id).

Visibility to the Asset Id value has been added to the wizard when creating an inventory. This is added to the Conduct screen when completed and to the reports when generated.

The Originating Problem:

Organizations that use third-party Asset Id labels do not have a way to conduct inventory.

Impact:

Inventory is identified and counted by the Asset Id.