Category Archives: D365 Business Central

How to Generate and Use SSL Certificates in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Security is a critical aspect of any ERP implementation. When integrating Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with external systems such as APIs, payment gateways, banks, IRIS, VAT systems, or third-party services, SSL/TLS certificates play a key role in securing communication. A common misconception is that Business Central itself generates SSL certificates. In reality, Business Central only consumes certificates-the generation and management are handled externally. In this blog, we will cover: What Is an SSL Certificate in Business Central? An SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) / TLS certificate is used to:\Hook: In Business Central, certificates are commonly used for: Important: Business Central does not create SSL certificates—it only stores and uses them. Steps to Generate an SSL Certificate (Self-Signed) This approach is typically used for development or on-premises environments. Step 1: Create a Self‑Signed Certificate in IIS Step 2: Provide Certificate Details Step 3: Copy the Certificate Thumbprint This thumbprint will be required in the next step. Step 4: Configure Certificate Using PowerShell Step 5: Verify Required Properties Ensure all required certificate properties are set to True, including: Step 6: Bind the Certificate in IIS Step 7: Add Certificate Using MMC Step 8: Verify Certificate Installation The certificate should now be visible under: Step 9: Grant Permissions to Business Central Service This ensures the Business Central service can access the certificate. To conclude, SSL certificates are a core security component in Business Central integrations. While Business Central does not generate certificates, it provides robust mechanisms to store and consume certificates securely in both cloud and on‑prem environments. Understanding the generation, configuration, and usage flow ensures secure, compliant, and reliable integrations. We hope you found this blog useful, and if you would like to discuss anything, you can reach out to us at transform@cloudfronts.com

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Finding the Right Events in Business Central: Payment Journals & Purchase Orders

When working with Payment Journals in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, one of the most common customization requirements is to trigger custom logic immediately after the user selects the Applies-to Doc. No.. In one of my recent client projects, the requirement was very specific: As soon as a payment journal line is applied to an invoice (via Applies-to Doc. No. lookup), the system should automatically calculate amounts and create additional retained lines (VAT and IRIS). Sounds simple, right? The real challenge was finding the correct event that fires after the lookup completes and after Business Central internally updates the journal line fields. This blog documents: Problem Statement The client wanted the following behavior in Payment Journal: The logic must run right after the lookup, not during posting and not on page validation. Why Page Events Were Not Enough Initially, it is natural to look for: However, in this case: So even though the value was visible, the amounts were not reliable yet. Using Event Recorder to Find the Right Event This is where Event Recorder becomes extremely powerful. Steps I Followed The recorder captured a detailed list of: After analyzing the sequence, one event stood out. The Key Event That Solved the Problem The event that fulfilled the exact requirement was: [EventSubscriber(    ObjectType::Table,    Database::”Gen. Journal Line”,    ‘OnLookupAppliestoDocNoOnAfterSetJournalLineFieldsFromApplication’,    ”,    false,    false)]local procedure OnAfterLookupAppliesToDocNo(var GenJournalLine: Record “Gen. Journal Line”) Why This Event Is Perfect This is exactly the moment where custom business logic should run. Implementing the Business Logic Below is the simplified version of the logic implemented inside the subscriber: local procedure OnAfterLookupAppliesToDocNo(var GenJournalLine: Record “Gen. Journal Line”)begin    GenJournalLine.GetUpdatedAmount(); if GenJournalLine.”Applies-to Doc. No.” <> ” then begin        GenJournalLine.GetUpdatedAmount_(GenJournalLine);        AppliestoDocNo := GenJournalLine.”Applies-to Doc. No.”;        GenJournalLine.CreateRetainedVATLine(GenJournalLine, AppliestoDocNo);        GenJournalLine.CreateRetainedIRISLine(GenJournalLine, AppliestoDocNo);    end;end; What This Code Does All of this happens immediately after the lookup, without waiting for posting. Important Design Notes Key Takeaway Finding the right event is often harder than writing the logic itself. In scenarios where: This table event: OnLookupAppliestoDocNoOnAfterSetJournalLineFieldsFromApplication is a hidden gem for Payment Journal customizations involving Applies-to logic. Another Real-World Case: Invoice Discount Recalculation on Purchase Orders In the same project, we faced another tricky requirement related to Invoice Discounts on Purchase Orders. The Problem did not fire reliably when invoice discounts were recalculated by the system This became an issue because the client wanted custom tax and withholding logic (IR, IS, Withheld VAT, Excise) to be recalculated immediately after invoice discount recalculation. Why Page and Line Events Failed Again Business Central recalculates invoice discounts using an internal codeunit: Purch – Calc Disc. By Type This logic: So once again, page-level and line-level events were too early or never triggered. Finding the Right Event (Again) Using Event Recorder Using Event Recorder, I traced the execution when: This led to the discovery of another perfectly-timed system event. The Key Event for Invoice Discount Scenarios [EventSubscriber(    ObjectType::Codeunit,    Codeunit::”Purch – Calc Disc. By Type”,    ‘OnAfterResetRecalculateInvoiceDisc’,    ”,    false,    false)]local procedure OnAfterResetRecalculateInvoiceDisc(var PurchaseHeader: Record “Purchase Header”) Why This Event Works Applying Custom Logic on Purchase Lines local procedure OnAfterResetRecalculateInvoiceDisc(var PurchaseHeader: Record “Purchase Header”)var    PurchLine: Record “Purchase Line”;begin    PurchLine.SetRange(“Document Type”, PurchaseHeader.”Document Type”);    PurchLine.SetRange(“Document No.”, PurchaseHeader.”No.”); if PurchLine.FindSet() then        repeat            PurchLine.UpdateIRandIS();            PurchLine.CalculateWithHeldVAT();            PurchLine.CalculateIR();            PurchLine.CalculateIS();            PurchLine.CalculateExcise(); PurchLine.Modify();        until PurchLine.Next() = 0;end; What Happens Here All of this happens automatically, without relying on UI triggers. Key Lessons from Both Scenarios Final Thoughts Both of these scenarios reinforce one important principle in Business Central development: Finding the right event matters more than writing the logic itself. Whether it is: The solution lies in understanding where Business Central actually performs the work – and subscribing after that point. We hope you found this blog useful, and if you would like to discuss anything, you can reach out to us at transform@cloudfronts.com

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SMTP with OAuth 2.0 in Business Central: A Modern Email Setup

Email remains one of the most critical communication tools in Business Central. Whether you’re sending invoices, notifications, or workflow approvals, the reliability and security of your email integration matter. With Microsoft officially retiring Basic Authentication in Exchange Online, Business Central users must now embrace OAuth 2.0 for SMTP connections. Let’s explore what this means and how to configure it. Why the Shift to OAuth 2.0? Setting Up SMTP with OAuth 2.0 in Business Central The process is simpler than many expect. Here’s the streamlined approach: To conclude, switching to SMTP with OAuth 2.0 in Business Central is not just a technical requirement it’s a strategic move toward secure, modern communication. The setup is straightforward, but the payoff is significant: stronger security, smoother compliance, and reliable email delivery.

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Filtering data in Business Central API

Business Central is its ability to integrate with other systems through APIs, allowing developers to retrieve and manipulate data programmatically. However, when dealing with large datasets or complex queries, retrieving only the relevant information efficiently becomes crucial. This is where API filtering comes in, and source table views can play a vital role in optimizing these operations. In this blog, we’ll explore how to implement API filtering using source table views within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. We’ll cover the benefits, best practices, and a step-by-step guide to making the most out of your API integrations. We’ll take one example, instead of fetching all sales orders, you might want to retrieve only those created within the last month or orders from a specific customer. Business Central APIs allow you to apply filters using OData queries, but in more complex scenarios, leveraging source table views can simplify the process and improve performance. What Are Source Table Views in Business Central? In Business Central, source table views are virtual tables created from SQL queries that extract and present data from one or more underlying tables. Views allow you to define complex data relationships and filters at the database level, which can then be consumed by your APIs. Advantage using Source Table View First, we have to create custom API using AL in Visual Studio Code Steps to achieve the goal: Using SourceTableView helps you to filter the data in your API itself without using filter work in your postman. Create an API page and added Source table View property where I have added filters only Sales order and Approved Orders data should be shown whenever this API is used. To conclude, API filtering using source table views in Business Central is a powerful way to optimize data retrieval and improve the performance of your integrations. By centralizing your filtering logic within the database, you can reduce the complexity of your APIs, improve security, and ensure consistent data access across your applications. We hope you found this blog useful, and if you would like to discuss anything, you can reach out to us at transform@cloudfronts.com

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Monitoring Job Queues: Setting Up Failure Notifications using Power Automate

A job queue lets users set up and manage background tasks that run automatically. These tasks can be scheduled to run on a recurring schedule. For a long time, users had a common problem in Business Central when a job queue failed, there was no alert or warning. You’d only notice something was wrong when a regular task didn’t run for a few days. Some people tried to fix this by setting up another job queue to watch and restart failed ones.But that didn’t always work, especially if an update happened at the same time. Now, Microsoft has finally added a built-in way to get alerts when a job queue fails. You can get notified either inside Business Central or by using Business Events. In this blog, we’ll see the process of leveraging the Business Events to set up notifications on job queue statuses. Configuration Search for “Assisted Setup” in Business Central’s global search. Scroll down till “Set up Job Queue notifications”. Click on Next. Add the additional users who need to be notified when the job queue fails along with the job creator (if required). Choose whether you want the notification to be in-product or using Business Events (and Power Automate). I’m choosing Business Events this time and then Next. Click on Finish. Then search for Job Queue Entries and from that list page open the Job Queue Entry card. If you are using Power Automate for the first time, then it will ask you for your consent. As an Administrator, if you want to give the consent for all of the Users at once or revoke the consent for all the Users then you can do so via the Privacy Notice statuses page. Then, go back to the Job Queue Entry card and click on Power Automate again.This time, you’ll get the option to create an automated flow. In the pop up screen, you’ll get the template for a job queue entry failure notification flow. Once you click on it, it’ll ask you to sign into Business Central as well as the outlook account that’ll be used to send the emails (if different from the current user). In the next screen, you can add additional users that need to be copied on the notifications. Click on “Create Flow” and you are done! Ideally, the setup should have worked at this point—but it didn’t. After some digging, I found out that the Power Automate flow was missing some key pieces. One of the actions didn’t have the environment configured, and another action (GetUrlV3) isn’t even available in the current (v25) version of Business Central. I came across two forum thread (1) (2) about this issue, but they had no clear solution. So, as a workaround, I created a Web Service based on the Job Queue Entries Log page and used the GetRecord action in Power Automate to fetch the required data. It wasn’t too hard for me since I knew what to look for; but for a new user, this would’ve been very confusing. Also, I noticed something odd: the action that picks the email address of the person to notify was pulling it from the Contact Email field on the User Card, instead of using User Setup, which would’ve made more sense. Anyway, after all that, here’s what the final solution looks like! To conclude, setting up job queue failure alerts with Business Events is a helpful new feature in Business Central. It lets you know when background tasks fail, so you don’t have to keep checking them manually. But as we saw, the setup doesn’t always work perfectly. Some parts were missing, and a few things didn’t make sense like where it pulls the email from. If you’re familiar with Power Automate, you can fix these issues with a few extra steps. For someone new, though, it might be a bit confusing. Hopefully, Microsoft will improve the setup in future updates. Until then, this blog should help you get the alerts working without too much trouble. If you need further assistance or have specific questions about your ERP setup, feel free to reach out for personalized guidance. We hope you found this blog useful, and if you would like to discuss anything, you can reach out to us at transform@cloudfonts.com.

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Bank & Payment Reconciliation in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

In any organization, reconciling bank and payment data is critical to maintaining accurate financial records and cash visibility. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers robust tools for Bank Reconciliation and Payment Reconciliation Journals, helping businesses match bank statements with ledger entries, identify discrepancies, and streamline financial audits. In this article, I outline how I learned to perform these reconciliations efficiently using Business Central. Bank Reconciliation ensures that transactions recorded in the bank ledger match those on the actual bank statement. Steps: Benefits: Reconciled statements are stored and can be printed or exported for documentation. Set Up Payment Reconciliation Journals The Payment Reconciliation Journal is used to match customer/vendor payments against open invoices or entries. It supports automatic suggestions and match rules for fast processing. Configuration Steps: Setup ensures the journal is ready to load incoming payments and suggest matches automatically. Use the Payment Reconciliation Journal Once the setup is done, you can use the journal to reconcile incoming payments against customer/vendor invoices.  Daily Workflow: Features:  Business Value Feature Value Speed Auto-matching reduces reconciliation time Accuracy Eliminates manual errors and duplicate entries Audit Ready Clear audit trail for external and internal auditors Cash Flow Clarity Real-time visibility into paid/unpaid invoices We hope you found this blog useful, and if you would like to discuss anything, you can reach out to us at transform@cloudfronts.com

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Automating Prepayment Handling in Business Central – Part 2

In Part 1, we explored the core logic of handling prepayment invoices in Business Central using AL. In this part, we will dive deeper into the practical implementation, focusing on how prepayments are applied, invoices are generated, and item charges are assigned. This blog will break down the logic in a simplified, yet complete way. Why Automate Prepayments? In real-world business scenarios, companies often pay vendors before the invoice is fully posted. Handling these prepayments manually is tedious and error-prone: Our AL code automates this process: it creates purchase invoices, handles prepayment lines, applies payments, and ensures that item charges are correctly assigned. 1. Event Subscriber: Trigger After Posting Purchase Document The automation starts with an event subscriber that triggers after a purchase document is posted: [EventSubscriber(ObjectType::Codeunit, Codeunit::”Purch.-Post”, ‘OnAfterPostPurchaseDoc’, ”, false, false)]procedure OnAfterPostPurchaseDocHandler(var PurchaseHeader: Record “Purchase Header”)var    Rec_PreppaymentLines: Record PrepaymentLinesandPayment;    PurchInvoiceHeader: Record “Purchase Header”;    VendorInvoiceMap: Dictionary of [Code[20], Code[20]];    VendorNo: Code[20];begin    // Collect unique vendors    Rec_PreppaymentLines.SetRange(“Purchase Order No.”, PurchaseHeader.”No.”);    Clear(VendorList);    if Rec_PreppaymentLines.FindSet() then        repeat            if not VendorList.Contains(Rec_PreppaymentLines.”Vendor No.”) then                VendorList.Add(Rec_PreppaymentLines.”Vendor No.”);        until Rec_PreppaymentLines.Next() = 0; // Process each vendor    foreach VendorNo in VendorList do begin        // Create or reuse invoice        if VendorInvoiceMap.ContainsKey(VendorNo) then            PurchInvoiceHeader.Get(PurchInvoiceHeader.”Document Type”::Invoice, VendorInvoiceMap.Get(VendorNo))        else begin            PurchInvoiceHeader := CreatePurchaseInvoiceHeader(VendorNo);            VendorInvoiceMap.Add(VendorNo, PurchInvoiceHeader.”No.”);        end; // Handle prepayment lines        Rec_PreppaymentLines.SetRange(“Purchase Order No.”, PurchaseHeader.”No.”);        Rec_PreppaymentLines.SetRange(“Vendor No.”, VendorNo);        if Rec_PreppaymentLines.FindSet() then            repeat                HandlePrepaymentLine(Rec_PreppaymentLines, PurchInvoiceHeader);            until Rec_PreppaymentLines.Next() = 0;    end;end; Key Takeaways: 2. Handling Prepayment Lines The HandlePrepaymentLine procedure ensures each prepayment is processed correctly: procedure HandlePrepaymentLine(var PrepaymentLine: Record PrepaymentLinesandPayment; var PurchHeader: Record “Purchase Header”)var    PaymentEntryNo: Integer;begin    // Unapply previous payments if any    PaymentEntryNo := UnapplyPaymentFromPrepayInvoice(PrepaymentLine.”Prepayment Invoice”);    if PaymentEntryNo = 0 then        Error(‘Failed to unapply Vendor Ledger Entry for Document No. %1’, PrepaymentLine.”Prepayment Invoice”); // Create credit memo and invoice line    CreateCreditMemoLine(PrepaymentLine, PrepaymentLine.”Prepayment Invoice”);    CreatePurchaseInvoiceLine(PurchHeader, PrepaymentLine); // Assign item charges and post    AssignItemChargeToReceiptAndPost(PrepaymentLine, PurchHeader.”No.”, PrepaymentLine.”Purchase Order No.”);end; Highlights: 3. Applying Payments to Invoice The ApplyPaymentToInvoice procedure ensures the invoice is linked with the correct prepayment: procedure ApplyPaymentToInvoice(InvoiceNo: Code[20]; PaymentEntryNo: Integer)var    InvoiceEntry, VendLedEntry: Record “Vendor Ledger Entry”;    ApplyPostedEntries: Codeunit “VendEntry-Apply Posted Entries”;    ApplyUnapplyParameters: Record “Apply Unapply Parameters”;begin    InvoiceEntry.SetRange(“Document No.”, InvoiceNo);    InvoiceEntry.SetRange(Open, true);    if InvoiceEntry.FindFirst() then begin        VendLedEntry.SetRange(“Entry No.”, PaymentEntryNo);        if VendLedEntry.FindFirst() then begin            InvoiceEntry.Validate(“Amount to Apply”, InvoiceEntry.”Remaining Amount”);            VendLedEntry.Validate(“Amount to Apply”, -InvoiceEntry.”Remaining Amount”); ApplyUnapplyParameters.”Document No.” := VendLedEntry.”Document No.”;            ApplyPostedEntries.Apply(InvoiceEntry, ApplyUnapplyParameters);        end;    end;end; Benefits: 4. Assigning Item Charges Item charges from receipts are automatically assigned to invoices: procedure AssignItemChargeToReceiptAndPost(var PrepaymentLine: Record PrepaymentLinesandPayment; PurchInvoiceNo: Code[20]; PurchaseOrderNo: Code[20])var    PurchRcptLine: Record “Purch. Rcpt. Line”;    ItemChargeAssign: Record “Item Charge Assignment (Purch)”;begin    PurchRcptLine.SetRange(“Order No.”, PrepaymentLine.”Purchase Order No.”);    PurchRcptLine.SetFilter(Quantity, ‘>0’);    PurchRcptLine.SetRange(“No.”, PrepaymentLine.”Item No.”); if PurchRcptLine.FindSet() then        repeat            ItemChargeAssign.Init();            ItemChargeAssign.”Document No.” := PurchInvoiceNo;            ItemChargeAssign.”Applies-to Doc. No.” := PurchRcptLine.”Document No.”;            ItemChargeAssign.”Item Charge No.” := PrepaymentLine.”Item Charge”;            ItemChargeAssign.”Qty. to Assign” := 1;            ItemChargeAssign.”Amount to Assign” := PrepaymentLine.Amount;            ItemChargeAssign.Insert(true);        until PurchRcptLine.Next() = 0;end; Outcome: To conclude, by implementing this automation: This code can save significant time for finance teams while keeping processes accurate and transparent. We hope you found this blog useful, and if you would like to discuss anything, you can reach out to us at transform@cloudfronts.com

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PART 1 – Understanding the Core Logic Behind Automated Vendor Prepayments in Business Central

Managing prepayments can be challenging for businesses that work with multiple vendors on the same Purchase Order. In many industries, especially those that handle specialized procurement or complex supply chains, it is common for a single PO to include several lines that each involve a different vendor. This means every vendor has different payment terms, different prepayment requirements, and different financial workflows. A client in the gas distribution industry had this exact issue: each PO line belonged to a different vendor, and every vendor required a separate prepayment invoice, payment, and auto-application before goods could be received. Because of strict financial controls and vendor requirements, nothing could be posted or received until each prepayment was correctly processed and applied. Why Standard Business Central Was Not Enough Business Central supports prepayments, but only at the Purchase Order header level, not line by line.This means BC assumes the entire PO is for a single vendor, which is not always true in real-world scenarios. In addition, standard BC does not automatically: This forces users to manually: Thus, managing prepayments became a manual and error-prone process. As the number of PO lines increased, the amount of duplicated work increased as well, leading to delays, mistakes, and inconsistencies across the system. Our Solution – A Custom Prepayment Engine To solve this, we built a customized ā€œPrepayment Linesā€ page where users can manage prepayments at the line level instead of the header level. On this page: This gives the user full control while keeping everything in one place. When the user confirms, Business Central automatically: All of this happens in a single automated process without requiring the user to manually open journal pages or vendor ledger entries. To conclude, this transformed a lengthy, manual workflow into a fully automated one. What previously took many steps across multiple pages and required careful tracking is now processed reliably with one action, saving time, reducing errors, and ensuring that goods can be received without financial delays. We hope you found this blog useful, and if you would like to discuss anything, you can reach out to us at transform@cloudfronts.com

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Why Growing Businesses Are Replacing Custom ERPs with Business Central

For many small and medium-sized organizations, the ERP that once powered early growth is now slowing progress. Custom-built systems, often implemented long before the cloud era, were developed for a different time: smaller product catalogs, simpler compliance requirements, and fewer integration demands. Today’s businesses need more: more visibility, more agility, and more operational resilience. That is where Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central stands out. Its cloud-native architecture, rich financial and operational capabilities, and strong talent availability make it an ideal next step for organizations evolving from aging, home-grown systems. When ā€œIt Still Worksā€ Is Not Enough Leaders often tell us their legacy ERP is still functioning. But ā€œfunctioningā€ is not the same as ā€œfit for the future.ā€ Common challenges we hear include: 1) Systems Built for a Smaller Business Custom ERPs often cannot scale with new product lines, acquisitions, or international expansion. What once felt tailored now feels restrictive. 2) Rising Skill Gaps The original developers and architects are long gone. Each new change requires specialized workarounds, creating dependency on limited IT support and extending delivery timelines. 3) Infrastructure and Security Risks On-premises systems demand constant upkeep: servers, backups, security patches, disaster recovery, and more. Maintaining all this diverts attention from core business priorities and increases risk exposure. 4) Limited Audit and Compliance Capabilities Regulatory expectations have evolved. Many legacy ERPs lack traceability, standardized reporting, and audit-ready controls, making compliance costly and inefficient. These challenges create operational drag. Instead of enabling efficiency, the ERP becomes a barrier to progress. That is why many organizations are accelerating their move to the cloud, and Business Central has become the preferred direction. Why Business Central Is the Right Upgrade Path Modern Skills and Easier Adoption Business Central aligns with competencies already familiar to finance and IT teams. Talent is more widely available compared to niche ERP platforms, lowering hiring and training efforts. The Right Size for SMB Growth It offers robust ERP capabilities without the cost and complexity associated with larger enterprise systems. Cloud as a Differentiator With Microsoft handling security, performance, and updates, organizations free up resources for innovation instead of infrastructure maintenance. Designed for Integration CloudFronts has helped many organizations successfully transition from custom ERPs to Business Central Online. To further simplify operations, we have developed the PO BC Integration Module 2.0. This connects Dynamics 365 Project Operations and Business Central, delivering process continuity that is missing in standard connectors. A Foundation for the Future Migrating to Business Central is not just a technology upgrade. It is a strategic shift. It builds the foundation for advanced reporting, AI-driven insights, automation, and scalable growth. Businesses that make this move gain a system that: āœ” Supports today’s operationsāœ” Adapts to future changesāœ” Reduces risk and complexityāœ” Strengthens competitiveness Ready to Modernize Your ERP? CloudFronts helps organizations move from custom, outdated systems to Business Central with a structured, low-risk transformation approach. If you are considering your next ERP move, we are here to support you at every step. Connect with our experts: transform@cloudfronts.com

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Optimizing Inventory Operations with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Managing inventory effectively is essential for any organization aiming to balance stock levels, minimize excess inventory costs, and ensure timely order fulfillment.Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central provides a range of tools that simplify and automate inventory control – helping businesses maintain the right stock at the right time. In this post, we’ll walk through the key features and planning tools available in Business Central’s Inventory Management module. Pre-requisite: 1. Access the Item List Page Start by opening the Item List page. This page offers a complete overview of all active items, including quantities on hand, reorder points, and categories. It serves as the foundation for any inventory planning activity. 2. Open an Item Card Select an item from the list to view its Item Card, where you configure how the system manages, replenishes, and forecasts that product. The setup on this page directly affects how purchase or production orders are generated. a. Configure Replenishment Method and Reordering Policy Under the Replenishment tab, you can define how stock for each item should be refilled when levels drop below a specific threshold. Replenishment Methods include: Lead Time:Set the expected number of days it takes to receive, produce, or assemble an item. This ensures the system plans replenishment activities in advance. Reordering Policies: b. Using Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) for Location-Specific Planning SKUs allow tracking of an item by individual location or variant, enabling businesses to manage stock independently across warehouses or stores.This approach ensures accurate availability data, reduces fulfillment errors, and supports better demand analysis for each location. c. Demand Forecasting The Demand Forecast feature in Business Central helps predict future requirements by analyzing past sales and usage patterns.Forecasts can be system-generated or manually adjusted to reflect upcoming promotions, seasonal variations, or expected demand spikes. d. Requisition (MRP/MPS) Planning The Requisition Worksheet supports Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Master Production Scheduling (MPS). It automatically reviews forecasts, current stock, and open orders to suggest what needs to be purchased or produced. The system lists recommendations such as item names, quantities, and suppliers.Once reviewed, click Carry Out Action Messages to create purchase or production orders directly — saving time and minimizing manual work. e. Aligning with Sales Orders When a Sales Order is entered, Business Central dynamically recalculates availability.If demand exceeds what was forecasted, the system proposes additional purchase or production orders to prevent shortages and maintain customer satisfaction. To conclude, Dynamics 365 Business Central simplifies inventory control by automating procurement, forecasting demand, and synchronizing stock levels with actual sales.By using replenishment rules, SKUs, and requisition planning, businesses can improve inventory accuracy, reduce costs, and deliver orders faster – all within a single integrated ERP system. We hope you found this blog useful, and if you would like to discuss anything, you can reach out to us at transform@cloudFronts.com

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