Enable the field key for the translation

  1. In a Infor Lawson Interface Desktop session, access the Key Number Definition utility (kndef).
  2. In the Key Number Definition utility, select your target product line and navigate to the HP1 entry.
  3. Press the tab key until the cursor reaches the cell in the Translate Data column next to HP1, and then specify in Yes.
    Screen capture: Key Number Definition utility enabling HP1 field
  4. Keep pressing Enter until you exit the application.
  5. In Windows Explorer or your shell, navigate to %LAWDIR%\system\ser\productLine directory.
  6. Delete all files in this folder.
  7. Go to the Lawson Portal home page, and select Manage File Field Keys.

    The File Field Key Management form opens.

  8. Navigate to the appropriate product line and then select the system code, program, and field.

    Example: In HR, navigate to PWTITLE and then choose TITLE.

  9. Input the field's corresponding key value in the Key column.

    Example: In the TITLE field, input HP1 in the Key column.

    Screen capture: File Field Key Management window - Enabling key`
  10. As an administrator, access the Lawson Portal home page in your browser and issue an IOS refresh command.