Saurav Dhyani - #MSDynNAV & #MSDyn365bc

Hi All, Business Central 2026 introduces variant pictures and variant-specific attributes, helping users identify products faster and maintain more accurate product information. Introduction Many organizations sell products that differ only by characteristics such as color, size, material, packaging, or style. While item variants help reduce item master complexity, users often struggle to identify the correct variant quickly. Business Central 2026 Release Wave 1 addresses this challenge by introducing two important enhancements: Pictures for item variants Variant-level item attributes Together, these features improve usability, accuracy, and product information management.

Hi All, Learn how BC28 automates posting date restrictions using date formulas in General Ledger Setup, User Setup, and Journal Templates. Business Central BC28 introduces date formulas for allowed posting periods, enabling dynamic posting windows that automatically adjust based on the current date. Managing posting periods in Business Central often requires repetitive manual maintenance. Finance teams typically update allowed posting dates every month to prevent users from posting transactions into incorrect periods. Business Central 2026 release wave 1 (BC28) simplifies this process by introducing date formulas for posting restrictions . This feature allows administrators to automate posting date ranges using dynamic formulas instead of manually updating fixed dates.

Hi All, Business Central 2026 Wave 1 adds email delivery, PDF generation, and attachment management for Posted Sales Shipments and Posted Return Receipts. Introduction Customer communication often extends beyond invoices. Many organizations need to provide shipment confirmations immediately after products leave the warehouse and share return documentation when goods are received back. Before this release, users typically relied on manual exports, printing, or custom solutions. Business Central 2026 Wave 1 closes this gap by introducing direct email capabilities for Posted Sales Shipments and Posted Return Receipts. This enhancement aligns shipment and returns receipt handling with the experience already available for posted invoices and credit memos.

Hi All, 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.

Hi Readers, Business Central 2026 Release Wave 1 requires Windows 11 or Windows Server 2022/2025, .NET 8, SQL Server compatibility level 160/170, and at least 16 GB RAM. Introduction Installing Business Central 2026 Release Wave 1 (BC28) starts with understanding the platform requirements. Many installation issues occur before Setup even begins because the operating system, SQL Server, or .NET components don't meet Microsoft's requirements. This guide summarizes the key prerequisites and explains the installation process so consultants, developers, administrators, and partners can prepare a successful BC28 environment.

Hi All, Business Central BC 28 introduces creator and modifier avatars on list pages, making record ownership and AI-generated activity easier to identify and manage. Introduction One of the smaller but highly practical usability improvements in Business Central 2026 Release Wave 1 (BC 28) is the introduction of user and agent avatars directly on list pages. While the feature may appear cosmetic initially, it addresses a real operational challenge: understanding ownership and responsibility across shared data. In many Business Central environments, multiple users, departments, integrations, and automated processes work on the same records. Identifying who created or modified a record often required opening the card page, checking system fields, or relying on change logs. BC 28 simplifies this experience significantly.

  By [Saurav Dhyani] | Business Central Consultant & Architect A few weeks ago, the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central community gathered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for Directions Asia 2026 — and it was one of the most energising editions of this conference I have attended. I was there as both an attendee and a speaker, which gave me the unusual privilege of experiencing the event from both sides of the room. I sat through keynotes and sessions that genuinely shifted how I think, and I delivered a session of my own on a topic I care deeply about. This article is my attempt to capture what mattered — for partners, consultants, architects, and developers across the Asia-Pacific Business Central ecosystem. If you are looking for a surface-level summary, this is not it. What follows is a full recap of what was said, what it means, and what you should actually do with it.

Hi Reader, In this series, we will talk about all new features in Business Central 2026 release Wave 1. Sorry for delay, I was busy with personal family stuff. But I can guarantee that we will cover each and every feature. If you want to discuss something discussed first, please specify in comments. 

Hi All, Do you know about application of entries in business central?   Have you ever opened a drawer full of socks and wondered where all the matching pairs went? Now imagine your business transactions facing the same problem. In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central , this exact situation happens when invoices, payments, or shipments are not properly matched. That matching process is called Application of Entries —and while it is critical for accurate accounting, it often feels confusing. In a recent video, I tried to explain this concept using a simple, unforgettable analogy: matching socks . Let’s break it down.

Hi Readers, In this article we will discuss regarding how to export data from business central in CSV Format. CSV Export is built in feature of Business Central.  Overview This article explains how to export CSV files from Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central using the CSV Buffer table , including common problems developers face and the best practices to avoid them. It is written for Business Central developers who need a reliable, integration-safe CSV export , not an Excel-based workaround. What Problem Does This Solve? Business Central customers often request “Excel export” , but in most real-world scenarios, the actual requirement is: Data transfer to an external system Import into another ERP, WMS, or reporting tool Automation or scheduled data exchange In these cases, CSV is the correct format , not Excel. What Is CSV Buffer in Business Central? CSV Buffer is a built-in table in Business Central (and legacy NAV) designed specifically for CSV file hand...

Hi All, I received a question from a fellow developer to create consolidation entries from general Journal Lines. In this blog we will discuss how to customize business central the correct way. How you can write code to sum up lines with multiple fields in a journal for consolidation. Short Answer You can consolidate General Journal Lines in Business Central by using a Query Object to group records by Posting Date, Account No., and Dimension Set ID, aggregate amounts using SUM, and then insert the consolidated results into a target journal batch using AL code.

Hi All, During this weekend we did multiple customers upgrade to Business Central 27 Cloud customers. They did basic testing and expected upgrade to go smoother, but an unexpected issue was found after upgrade to Business Central 27. Impact: Business Central On-Prem Business Central SaaS In this article we will discuss, how to solve it before Microsoft fix the code for the upgraded environments.

Hi All, In a recent #BCOpenDiscussion session, we delved into the fascinating concept of Vibe Coding —a new way of building software where developers collaborate with AI (like GitHub Copilot) to co-create solutions.  The session covered practical setup, how AI understands context, and even touched on Microsoft's new Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration for enhanced learning. Let’s break down the journey, step by step.

 Hi, Introduction Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central operates on a powerful cloud-based infrastructure designed to deliver seamless ERP functionalities. But how does Business Central Cloud actually work behind the scenes? Understanding key elements like Tenant ID, Environments, Environmental Quotas, and Extending the Default Tenant is crucial for IT admins, developers, and businesses looking to maximize their Business Central Cloud experience. In this blog, we’ll break down Business Central Cloud Infrastructure, discuss its components, and explain how businesses can extend and optimize their usage.

 Hello everyone!  I hope you all are doing well. This is the second installment in our report development series. If you haven’t already watched the first video, which covers the basics of report components, I recommend checking out the playlist to get a foundational understanding before diving into this guide. In today’s post, we’ll take a step forward and start building a document report, specifically a  Sales Order Report . While working on this report, we’ll cover many essential aspects of RDLC report development that are crucial to understanding the overall process. This guide will focus on printing the  report body , and in future posts, we’ll tackle the header and footer.

Hi everyone,  I hope you're all doing well! Today, I’m excited to introduce a new blog series focused on RDLC Report Development in Microsoft Dynamics. Throughout this series, I'll share insights, best practices, and step-by-step guides on how to develop reports in Dynamics NAV. As a developer, I’ll be covering everything I know, so if this interests you, make sure to stay tuned! In this first post, we’ll go over the basics: what a report is, its components, and how RDLC reports function in the developer environment. For the demonstration, I’ll be using Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016, but most of the concepts discussed will apply to NAV 2013 R2, NAV 2015, and even newer versions with only minor changes.

Hi Readers, 2025 is an exciting year for our YouTube channel, with thousands of Business Central enthusiasts engaging with our content. If you haven’t watched these videos yet, now is the perfect time to catch up!  Here’s a recap of the top 10 most-watched videos from January to April, along with reasons why they should be on your watchlist.

Hi, With the release of Dynamics 365 Business Central 2025 Wave 1 (BC26), developers have something exciting to celebrate—Microsoft has introduced the SetAutoCalcFields method for the RecordRef data type! This enhancement addresses a long-standing limitation in AL development. Until now, RecordRef did not support SetAutoCalcFields , forcing developers to manually call CalcFields on every record, especially inside loops. This not only increased code verbosity but also impacted performance.

Hi Readers, Introduction Are you a developer working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and struggling to find the right events to subscribe to? Whether you're customizing applications or integrating extensions, discovering which events are triggered during specific actions can be a challenge. Fortunately, Business Central provides a built-in tool called the Event Recorder , which allows you to track and capture events without manually searching through AL code. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to use the Event Recorder , how to retrieve event subscription code, and best practices for ensuring smooth Business Central development.

Hi, Microsoft has officially released Business Central 2025 Release Wave 1, and it’s one of the most impactful updates in recent history. In this blog, I’ll cover: How to Set Up Business Central Cloud with the latest version (v26 preview and general availability) Why Microsoft has removed a large set of fields and tables – what it means for your extensions The implications of Version 25 as a break version and how your future upgrades will be different Upgrade Strategy Best Practices moving forward