Kinetic 2021.2 utilizes the Epicor manufacturing industry knowledge to deliver a best-in-class solution for your business. 2021.2 features include Application Studio enhancements, new integrations, and so much more. For the 2021.2 upgrades, customers on cadence will have five weeks to test before the Production upgrade scheduled for October 23-24.
What’s New in Kinetic 2021.2
More details will be released, but a few highlights include:
- Country of Origin at the Lot level
- Application Studio improvements
- Integration with KBMax
- Advanced Unit of Measure developments for multi-company
- Additional enhancements to the experience transformation continue in 2021.2
- And so much more
For more upgrade details please visit:
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Important Kinetic 2021.2 dates
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How to prepare for the upgrade
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Key dates for Flex customers
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Next steps towards Kinetic 2021.2
Important Dates
On Cadence Customers
Update and upgrade window information will be published closer to their dates.
Date |
Event
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Details |
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Friday, September 10, 2021 |
Deadline for Flex customers | Flex customers must submit an EpicCare ticket indicating their preference to defer their upgrade to one of the alternate upgrade dates by 5:00 PM Central Time Friday, September 10. Flex customers that do not submit a ticket will follow the cadence upgrade and update schedule. |
Friday, September 17, 2021 – Saturday, September 18, 2021 |
2021.2 Pilot/additional Environments Upgrade | Your Kinetic Pilot/additional environments will be upgraded to 2021.2.1 Starting Friday, September 17 at 12:01 AM – Saturday, September 18 at 11:59 PM, your Pilot/additional Environments will be unavailable while Epicor performs your upgrade.
There are five weeks to test in the Pilot. Between the Pilot upgrade to Production, there will be one update (2021.2.3) for customers on cadence. |
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 |
2021.2.3 Pilot/additional Environments Update | Quality enhancements to your Pilot and any additional environments. |
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 |
UBC Opt-in Deadline | UBC Opt-in:
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Saturday, October 23, 2021 – Sunday, October 24, 2021 |
2021.2.3 Production System Upgrade | It’s your upgrade weekend! While Epicor upgrades your production system to Kinetic 2021.2.3, your system will be unavailable for several hours during this time. |
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 |
2021.2.5 Pilot/Additional Environments Update |
Quality enhancements to your Pilot and any additional environments.
Update window: Tuesday, November 2, 7:00 PM – 11:59 PM Local Server Time |
Saturday, November 6, 2021 – Sunday, November 7, 2021 |
2021.2.5 Production System Update | Quality enhancements to your Production environment.
Update window: Saturday, November 6, 4:00 PM – Sunday, November 7, 10:00 AM Local Server Time |
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 |
2021.2.7 Pilot/Additional Environments Update |
Quality enhancements to your Pilot and any additional environments.
Update window: Tuesday, November 30, 7:00 PM – 11:59 PM Local Server Time |
Saturday, December 4, 2021 – Sunday, December 5, 2021 |
2021.2.7 Production System Update | Quality enhancements to your Production environment.
Update window: Saturday, December 4, 4:00 PM – Sunday, December 5, 10:00 AM Local Server Time |
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 |
2021.2.9 Pilot/Additional Environments Update |
Quality enhancements to your Pilot and any additional environments.
Update window: Tuesday, January 11, 7:00 PM – 11:59 PM Local Server Time |
Saturday, January 15, 2022 – Sunday, January 16, 2022 |
2021.2.9 Production System Update | Quality enhancements to your Production environment.
Update window: Saturday, January 15, 4:00 PM – Sunday, January 16, 10:00 AM Local Server Time |
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 |
2021.2.11 Pilot/Additional Environments Update |
Quality enhancements to your Pilot and any additional environments.
Update window: Tuesday, February 15, 7:00 PM – 11:59 PM Local Server Time |
Saturday, February 19, 2022 – Sunday, February 20, 2022 |
2021.2.11 Production System Update | Quality enhancements to your Production environment.
Update window: Saturday, February 19, 4:00 PM – Sunday, February 20, 10:00 AM Local Server Time |
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 |
2021.2.13 Pilot/Additional Environments Update |
Quality enhancements to your Pilot and any additional environments.
Update window: Tuesday, March 15, 7:00 PM – 11:59 PM Local Server Time |
Saturday, March 19, 2022– Sunday, March 20, 2022 |
2021.2.13 Production System Update | Quality enhancements to your Production environment.
Update window: Saturday, March 19, 4:00 PM – Sunday, March 20, 10:00 AM Local Server Time |
Note: dates are subject to change.
Flex Customers
Pilot upgrade dates will be communicated closer to the date.The deadline to submit your Flex option is Friday, September 10 at 5:00 PM Central Time through an EpicCare ticket. Flex customers that do not submit a ticket will follow the cadence upgrade and update schedule.
Date |
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Details |
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Friday, September 10, 2021 |
Deadline for Flex customers | Flex customers must submit an EpicCare ticket indicating their preference to defer their upgrade to one of the alternate upgrade dates by 5:00 PM Central Time Friday, September 10. Flex customers that do not submit a ticket will follow the cadence upgrade and update schedule. |
Week of December 13, 2021 |
Flex Option #1: 2021.2 Pilot/additional Environments Upgrade |
For Flex Option #1 customers, your Pilot system, Education environment, and additional environments will be unavailable while Epicor performs your upgrade to 2021.2.7, but don’t worry—your Production system will not be affected by the new release. Once it is complete, log in to your Pilot system (and other environments) to start exploring what’s new. |
Week of January 31, 2022 |
Flex Option #2: 2021.2 Pilot/additional Environments Upgrade |
For Flex Option #2 customers, your Pilot system, Education environment, and additional environments will be unavailable while Epicor performs your upgrade to 2021.2.9, but don’t worry—your Production system will not be affected by the new release. Once it is complete, log in to your Pilot system (and other environments) to start exploring what’s new. |
Saturday, January 22, 2022 – Sunday, January 23, 2022 |
Flex Option #1 2021.2 Production System Upgrade |
Flex Option #1 customers: it’s your upgrade weekend! While Epicor upgrades your Production system to Kinetic 2021.2.9, your system will be unavailable for several hours during this time. |
Saturday, March 5, 2022– Sunday, March 6, 2022 |
Flex Option #2 Production System Upgrade to 2021.1 |
Flex Option #2 customers: it’s your upgrade weekend! While Epicor upgrades your Production system to Kinetic 2021.2.11, your system will be unavailable for several hours during this time. |
Note: dates are subject to change.
How to Prepare
Epicor will upgrade your Pilot system and any additional environments seven weeks before Production for customers on cadence. This will provide an opportunity to explore the functionality updates in 2021.2 without affecting your Production system.
As a best practice, please use this time to review and make any necessary changes to your Unique Business Components (UBCs)—custom reports, BAQs, BPMs, User Interface customizations, etc.—to ensure everything continues to operate as expected. There will be more information regarding sample test plans and more that will be made available to you on EpicWeb Documentation.
Flexing Your Kinetic 2021.2 Upgrade
Subscribers to the Epicor Public Cloud Flex Option can follow the same schedule, but you have the option to defer your upgrade to Kinetic release 2021.2. Below are the two date options for your flex upgrade. Please note the deferred upgrades continue to have the standard four weeks to test. If you are a Premium Flex Test subscriber, please communicate your preferences by the same deadline and process below.
| | Pilot | Production |
| Option 1: | Week of December 13, 2021 | January 22-23, 2022 |
| Option 2: | Week of January 31, 2022 | March 5-6, 2022 |
Pilot upgrade dates will be communicated closer to the date.
If you choose to defer, you must submit an EpicCare ticket by Friday, September 10 with your selected upgrade date (Option 1 or Option 2), and Epicor will send you a personalized confirmation with your instructions. Epicor must receive your deferral no later than Friday, September 10. If you do not choose to defer, Epicor will keep you on cadence and automatically upgrade your Production system in October 2021.
Note: If you choose to defer your upgrade, you will not receive any 2021.2 updates after the 2021.1 upgrade. Epicor only hosts the upgrade webinars on September 1 & 2, but replays are accessible at any time afterward as documentation on EpicWeb. If you defer, you are strongly encouraged to either attend or watch the replay so you are aware of the upgrade process.
About Encompass Solutions
Encompass Solutions is a business and software consulting firm that specializes in ERP systems, EDI, and Managed Services support for Manufacturers. Serving small and medium-sized businesses since 2001, Encompass modernizes operations and automates processes for hundreds of customers across the globe. Whether undertaking full-scale implementation, integration, or renovation of existing systems, Encompass provides a specialized approach to every client’s needs. By identifying customer requirements and addressing them with the right solutions, we ensure our clients are equipped to match the pace of the Industry.
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