What’s New in Acumatica ERP 2025 R1

Key Changes You’ll Actually Want to Know About

Acumatica’s 2025 R1 release brings a lot of exciting changes aimed at making the system more efficient, modern, and user-friendly. While it might sound like a big leap, this update is more about streamlining than overhauling. If you’re managing an ERP system or involved in your organization’s operations, finance, or IT strategy, these changes are worth knowing—but they’re nothing to be nervous about.

Let’s walk through the most important updates and what they mean for your day-to-day work.

A Fresh Take on Payments: Moving On From Authorize.Net

First up—payments. If your business has been using the Authorize.Net plug-in for credit card transactions, there’s a shift you’ll want to know about. Starting in 2025 R1, Authorize.Net is no longer supported. Instead, Acumatica is recommending its own Acumatica Payments system, which offers a cleaner setup, stronger support, and more flexibility.

Here’s the good news: if you’re already on version 2023 R2 or newer, you can switch over without needing any major software changes. And if you’ve got customer credit cards saved in Authorize.Net, Acumatica has tools and support to help you securely move that data over.

Think of this more like upgrading to a better credit card machine, not losing functionality.

Smarter, Simpler Report Scheduling

If your team uses Acumatica to schedule and send reports automatically, there’s a gentle shift coming—but you’ve got plenty of time to adjust.

Here’s what’s happening:

• The “Schedule Template” button on reports is going away in this release.

• A new migration tool helps you update your report schedules to the new system.

• Over the next couple of releases, Acumatica will fully phase out the old “Send Reports” form.

You don’t have to make all the changes today. Acumatica is rolling this out in stages to give everyone a soft landing. If you’re an admin, it’s a great time to review your automation schedules and migrate the ones that still use the older method. A new button on the schedule screen makes it easy, and the system even highlights which ones need your attention.

Upgrades: A Bit More Manual, But Still Manageable

With 2025 R1, Acumatica is shifting how upgrades happen. Rather than updating from the web interface, major version upgrades (like going from 2024 R2 to 2025 R1) now need to be done manually on the server.

Why? It’s all about protecting customizations. Manual upgrades give more control and help avoid compatibility issues.

What does this mean for you?

• If you’re on 2023 R2 or newer, you can upgrade directly.

• If you’re on 2023 R1 or 2022 R2, you’ll need to upgrade in steps (first to 2023 R2, then to 2025 R1).

And before upgrading, you’ll want to make sure your infrastructure is ready. The main tech updates include:

• .NET Framework 4.8 is required.

• IIS (Internet Information Services) must use Integrated Mode.

• Windows Server 2016 and older SQL Server versions (2016 SP1, 2017) are no longer supported.

That might sound like a lot, but if you’ve kept your system fairly up to date, chances are you’re already compliant—or close to it.

Your Browser Checklist

Let’s talk browsers. Acumatica ERP 2025 R1 now officially supports:

• Microsoft Edge (120+)

• Google Chrome (120+)

• Firefox (130+)

• Safari (17+)

And just a heads-up—Internet Explorer is no longer supported, and the web version of Acumatica isn’t designed for mobile browsers. If your team is on the go, the Acumatica mobile app is still the way to go for the best experience.

After the Upgrade: What You’ll Notice

Once you’ve upgraded to 2025 R1, you’ll see a few behind-the-scenes changes that make the system a little cleaner and more consistent.

Here are a few highlights:

• Finance: Some checkboxes related to printing/emailing payments are now disabled by default, which gives you more control over what gets sent and when.

• CRM: Email templates now clearly distinguish between system-generated emails and user-created ones, which helps make service commitments more accurate.

• Projects: If you’re using Construction Edition, you’ll want to recalculate project balances post-upgrade to take advantage of new date-sensitive cost projections.

• System Admins: Automation schedules that used the old reporting system will be flagged automatically with a migration prompt. It’s a quick process, and you won’t lose any schedules.

These are more about polish than disruption—they clean up legacy processes and give you more control.

The Bigger Picture: Why These Updates Matter

At first glance, updates like these might seem purely technical—but they reflect a larger trend in how Acumatica is evolving. The goal is a faster, safer, and more scalable ERP system that can keep up with your business as it grows.

Here’s what these updates tell us:

• Acumatica is getting serious about retiring outdated tech (like older SQL and payment systems).

• There’s a push for cleaner automation tools that are easier to manage over time.

• They’re listening to users who want more flexibility and fewer surprises, especially when it comes to payments and upgrades.

It’s not just about features—it’s about creating a more stable foundation for the future.

What You Should Do Next

If you’re an Acumatica admin or work closely with your implementation partner, here’s a simple checklist to help you prep for the 2025 R1 update:

✅ Review your payment setup

Make sure you’re ready to transition off Authorize.Net and switch to Acumatica Payments.

✅ Check your report schedules

Use the new migration tools to future-proof your scheduled reports.

✅ Confirm your infrastructure

Verify that your servers, browsers, and .NET version are ready for the upgrade.

✅ Recalculate balances (if applicable)

If you use project tracking, especially in construction, don’t skip this step.

✅ Train your team

A few settings and screens have moved—nothing drastic, but a quick walkthrough can help your users hit the ground running.

Working Efficiently

Acumatica ERP 2025 R1 is less about reinventing the wheel and more about making the ride smoother. From payments to reporting to system upgrades, it’s clear that Acumatica is laying the groundwork for a more modern, maintainable ERP experience. Whether you’re a long-time user or relatively new to the platform, these updates will help you work more efficiently—and with fewer surprises down the road.

Up next, we’ll dig into CRM-specific changes, including smarter email handling and international address standards that make your data more consistent across the board.

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