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BC-CRM/Dataverse integration - is it possible to sync a BLOB file from BC to CRM
Hello, I'm working on a project where I have an already existing integration between BC and CRM/Dataverse/Field Services (using the integration table mapping, etc). For context, it is a Business Central online, cloud, version 28.0. I've been asked to sync PDF files from BC to CRM (PDFs from posted sales invoices to an…
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Issues with Snapshot Debugging
Hi, I'm getting the below error whenever I try to snapshot debug through Visual Studio Code This is happening across multiple vms, containers and on my local machine, trying to connect to multiple different environments and on v26, 27 and 28. My colleagues are able to use snapshots on the same environments on their…
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Printing from NAV 2015 to Outlook - Operation aborted (Exception from HRESULT: 0x80004004 (E_ABORT))
Hi experts, First off, i'm in no way experienced in using or administrating Navision. I'm simply a frustrated sysadmin, that has overtaken an old and broken system, with little to no documentation, after a recent migration. :D My main issue is printing from Nav 2015 to Outlook. This function works without issues on…
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Multi-Entity & Global Business Central Strategy for Consolidation, Intercompany & Compliance
Hello everyone, We are evaluating Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for a multi-entity international business operating across several countries, and I’d like to learn from others who have implemented similar structures. For those with real-world experience, how have you structured Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business…
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Part 2 of my Business Central development series is published.
The article covers installing Visual Studio Code, downloading the AL Language VSIX from your bcserver container, and creating your first AL project. I emphasize pulling the VSIX from your container rather than the Marketplace to ensure version matching between your AL compiler and BC platform. Part 1:…
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Best Practices for Integrating Business Central with Azure & External APIs (Performance + Security)
Hi All, I’m working on an integration-heavy implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and would appreciate expert guidance on designing a robust and scalable integration architecture. Current Scenario Business Central (SaaS) environment Integration with external systems including: Microsoft Azure services…
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Steps for Upgrading from Nav 2015/2016/2017 versions to Dynamics 365 Business Central
Hi everyone, I have searched various places but I ended up without any answer, I would like to know what are the upgrading steps required to upgrade/move all the customized objects from Nav to Dynamics 365 Business Central? Is it possible to upgrade or should we reimplement the customized objects directly on "Dynamics 365…
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AL interface implementation question
I'm new with interfaces, I'm trying to replace this event: [EventSubscriber(ObjectType::Codeunit, Codeunit::"Sales-Post", OnBeforePostInvPostBuffer, '', false, false)] local procedure OnBeforePostInvPostBuffer(var GenJnlLine: Record "Gen. Journal Line"; var InvoicePostBuffer: Record "Invoice Post. Buffer"; var SalesHeader:…
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How to Choose the Right Microsoft Dynamics 365 Partner in Canada?
Hey everyone, Our company is planning to implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 (primarily for Sales and Customer Service) in the coming months. We’re based in Canada and want to work with a reliable, experienced Dynamics 365 partner who understands both local compliance needs and global scalability. I’ve done some research, but…
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Governance models for multi-geo Dynamics 365 implementations (compliance & performance)
Hi all, I’m looking for insights into how leading Microsoft Dynamics 365 partners approach governance in complex multi-geo implementations. In scenarios involving multiple regions, organizations often face challenges related to compliance requirements, data residency regulations, and maintaining optimal system performance.…
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Setting up a Business Central Sandbox Container on Windows : Full Guide (Medium article)
Hi everyone, I wrote a step-by-step article on Medium covering the full setup of a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central sandbox container on Windows for local AL development. I kept running into the same setup steps every time I switched machines, so I put everything in one place. The article covers: Prerequisites…
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Cannot Receive Transfer Order Problem
Dear Experts, The Transfer Order is fully shipped but one of the item A can only be partially received. When I post to receive the item, a warning message popped up : “Lot No. is required for Item A.” Thus, I open the Item Tracking Line window. The NAV5.0 system do not allow me to type in Lot no. and Quantity(Base). And I…
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What are the biggest challenges you’ve faced with Azure PaaS scaling and multi-region architecture,
What are the biggest challenges you’ve faced with Azure PaaS scaling and multi-region architecture, and how did you solve them? I’m exploring Azure PaaS Services for a cloud-native application and trying to understand potential pitfalls early. Issues with auto-scaling reliability? Multi-region latency or failover concerns?…
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How do I make an ANSI file on a FTP server?
Hi experts, This is in Axapta 2009. I have the code below, that can make an utf-8 file on a FTP server with username and password. That works fine. The only problem is that I need to save the file as ANSI, so the Danish letters are correct. In the Axapta 2009 program, I make an ANSI file in the Windows temp folder. That…
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NavClientInvalidCredentialException
I am unable to connect BC clients. I have a three tier Dynamics 365 Business Central 2026 on-prem installation, with sql, web server and nst on separate servers. I need help figuring out why the delegation fails I run all three services from dedicated domain accounts : sqlsvc, websvc, nstsvc SQL:…
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Can you run AL code under a different user or permission sets?
Hi I'm developing some test code and want to run say posting of invoice under a different user so I can test permissions? Is this possible without using docker and test libraries as I do my testing directly in SaaS Sandbox?
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upgrade from DYNAMICS C5 to Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016.
Hi Guys, One of our customers want to upgrade from DYNAMICS C5 (NAVISION C5) to Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016. I have upgraded Nav 4.0 to NAV 2016. So upgrade from DYNAMICS C5 to Dynamics is Same as we do normal NAV upgrade projects? or we we need to go for rapid implementation to get customer data in stander ed NAV 2016? I…
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Change Log Setup empty after Migration to Dynamics.com (BC27) how to copy SETUP to other companies
After migration to dynamics.com the change log setup is empty. All old setup data is lost in the migration process. I want to create a decent setup and copy it to all other companies (>10) , but fail do do so by rapid start or other copy ideas I tried. Any ideas?
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Full upgrade path from 22 to 23
What is the recommended way to do a full upgrade of a live system (On-Premise) from BC 22 to the latest release available now? May I know whether there is a step by step guide somewhere? I searched and came across only the Technical upgrade guidelines. My understanding is that this is different from a full upgrade ??
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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central on premises
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central on premises Business Central is a business management solution for small and mid-sized organizations that automates and streamlines business processes and helps you manage your business. Highly adaptable and rich with features, Business Central enables companies to manage their…
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What are the key reasons EPC projects often run over budget and miss deadlines?
Why do EPC projects continue to bleed budget and miss deadlines despite improved planning tools and modern project management frameworks? What emerging challenges—such as fragmented data, weak inter-department collaboration, supply chain volatility, or lack of real-time visibility—are contributing to these failures, and…
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What are the key benefits of using Dynamics 365 manufacturing cloud ERP for smart factory
What are the key benefits of using Dynamics 365 manufacturing cloud ERP for smart factory transformation? How can manufacturers integrate IoT and machine data with Dynamics 365 manufacturing cloud ERP?
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How to manually upgrade to Dynamics 365 Business Central events
Having troubles upgrading Dynamics 365 Business Central code to events? In our latest blog post, we review this process and explain step by step how to make MSDyn365BC upgrade easier! Find out more here.
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NAV 2009 to Dynamics 365 Business Central License Upgrade
Good Day everybody, I am actually using NAV 2009 R2 version at my company and I am planning to move to the latest version of Dynamics 365 Business Central. I would therefore like to understand how Microsoft converts my existing NAV 2009 BRL License when I upgrade same to Dynamics 365 Business Central. I currently have the…
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XMLPort odd behavior
I'm executing a function that calls an XMLPort and then on Success it archives the file. Out of 800 files tested 6 archived the file without importing it. I'm not sure why it archived even though I only archive when Success of the XMLPort is TRUE. I'm thinking of using GETLASTERRORTEXT to see if that traps an error…
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Best Practices for Managing EPC Project Lifecycles Using Dynamics 365 or Business Central
Hi everyone, I’m working with EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) project environments and exploring ways to improve coordination across engineering, procurement, construction, and financial controls. EPC project management often face recurring issues such as cost overruns, schedule delays, slow approvals,…
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Invalid Date - Behaviour using Modify / Insert
Hi all, in the last days i stumbled upon a strange behaviour of our Navision2018 System. And i think(?) this behaviour is knew. I did not recognize that in the past. Situation: We use Nav2018. We have to Import data from a text file. One field is a date field and the value is "1102025". (The data was send by a customer.)…
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AX 2012 to D365 F&O Upgrade: Best Approach?
Hi everyone, We’re currently running Dynamics AX 2012 and planning a move to Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations. I’d appreciate some practical insights from those who’ve already gone through this journey. Did you go with reimplementation or code upgrade? What influenced your decision? How did you handle existing…
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How Can Organizations Build Trusted and Consistent Business Insights for Enterprise Analytics?
I’m exploring how organizations can build enterprise analytics solutions that deliver trusted, consistent, and governed business insights across teams. Even with tools like Business Central, Power BI, Dataverse, or SQL-based data models, many companies still experience data silos, conflicting KPIs, inconsistent reporting,…
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Best Approach to Upgrade from Dynamics AX 2012 to Dynamics 365 F&O in 2026?
Hi everyone, We are currently running Dynamics AX 2012 and starting to evaluate an upgrade to Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations. I’d like to understand from those who have already gone through the upgrade: Did you choose full reimplementation or code upgrade? 2. How did you handle customizations and ISV solutions? 3. Any…