The Self-Serve User CAL became available with the release of Dynamics GP 2015 and is one of the best options to license for previous Business Portal users. The Self-Serve User CAL is a named user, which means it must be licensed per individual.
Access Rights for a Self-Serve User CAL
ESS Employee - This role grants access to the Default areas of functionality, as well as the following areas: Employee Timecard Entry and Employee Timecard History
ESS Employee – BSS - This role grants access to the Default areas of functionality, as well as the following areas: Benefits View and Enrollment Submission
ESS PTE Employee - This role grants access to the Default areas of functionality, as well as the following areas: PTE Employee Expense Entry and PTE Timesheet Entry
ESS Purchase Requester - This role grants access to the Default areas of functionality, as well as the following functions: Enter Purchase Requisitions, View Purchase Requisitions and View Requisition History
ESS Employee Manager - This role grants access to the Default areas of functionality, as well as the following functions: Manage Employee Profile and View and Approve Timecards
To learn more about the capabilities, please refer to the blog post, “What are the Self-Serve and Limited Users".