Learn how the new Copy Location feature in Business Central BC28 helps duplicate warehouse locations faster and reduce manual setup time.
Business Central BC28 introduces Copy Location, allowing users to duplicate existing warehouse/location setups instead of recreating configurations manually.
Managing multiple warehouse locations in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central often involves repetitive configuration work. Consultants and administrators traditionally relied on manual setup or Configuration Packages to create similar locations.
With Business Central 2026 release wave 1 (BC28), Microsoft introduced a new feature called Copy Location, making it significantly easier to duplicate existing location setups.
What Is the Copy Location Feature in BC28?
The Copy Location feature allows users to create a new location by duplicating configuration from an existing location.
This helps:
- standardize warehouse setup
- reduce manual work
- speed up implementations
- minimize setup inconsistencies
The feature is available directly from:
- Locations page
- Location Card page
Why Was This Feature Needed?
Before BC28:
- locations were created manually
- repeated warehouse setup consumed time
- consultants often used Configuration Packages
- inconsistencies occurred between warehouse setups
This became a major issue for:
- multi-site deployments
- franchise businesses
- distribution companies
- rapid warehouse expansion projects
How to Copy Existing Locations in Business Central 28
Step 1 — Open Locations
Use:
- Alt + Q
- Search for “Locations”
Step 2 — Select Existing Location
Choose the location that already contains the setup you want to reuse.
Step 3 — Click Copy Location
If not visible:
- Click More Options
-
Navigate to:
- Actions
- Other
- Copy Location
Step 4 — Configure New Location
Enter:
- new location code
- additional setup details
Step 5 — Complete the Process
Click OK to create the duplicated location.
What Does Copy Location Actually Copy?
The feature primarily copies:
- location configuration
- warehouse settings
- operational setup values
It does NOT copy:
- inventory quantities
- ledger entries
- transactions
Real-World Use Cases
Multi-Warehouse Rollouts
Companies opening multiple warehouses can quickly duplicate standard configurations.
Franchise Deployments
Retail businesses with standardized setups benefit significantly.
Testing Environments
Consultants can rapidly create sandbox warehouse setups for testing.
FAQ
Q: What is Copy Location in Business Central 28?
A: It is a new BC28 feature that allows users to duplicate existing location setups.
Q: Does Copy Location copy inventory?
A: No. It copies setup configuration, not inventory transactions.
Q: Is Copy Location available in SaaS?
A: Yes. It works in Business Central SaaS running BC28.
Q: Can consultants use this for implementations?
A: Yes. It is highly useful for multi-location implementations.
Q: Is this better than Configuration Packages?
A: For quick duplication scenarios, yes. For bulk structured migration, Configuration Packages may still be better.
Q: Where can I find the Copy Location action?
A: On the Locations page and Location Card page.
Q: Does Copy Location require development?
A: No. It is a standard BC28 feature.
Q: Can this reduce setup errors?
A: Yes. It helps standardize warehouse/location configurations.
The new Copy Location feature in BC28 is a small but highly practical improvement for Business Central consultants and administrators. It reduces repetitive setup work and improves consistency across warehouse implementations.
This is another example of Microsoft improving day-to-day usability for Business Central operations teams.
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