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FeatureEnabled forPublic previewGeneral availabilityGet control over how to view Power BI embedded contentAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Sep 1, 2023 Oct 3, 2023Consolidated Power Automate flow creation from Business Central templatesAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Sep 1, 2023 Oct 3, 2023Business Central virtual tables fully supported on Microsoft DataverseUsers by admins, makers, or analysts- Nov 1, 2023Enable specific virtual tables when you connect to DataverseUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Sep 6, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Create Power Automate flows that dynamically support different companiesAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Sep 4, 2023 Oct 3, 2023Power Pages support via Business Central virtual tables on DataverseUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Nov 1, 2023-Use synthetic relationships to expose more Business Central data in DataverseUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Mar 4, 2024 Apr 2, 2024Get list of companies using Business Central connector in Power AutomateAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Sep 1, 2023 Oct 3, 2023Use Power Automate connector V3 actions instead of V2Users, automatically Jan 31, 2024 Feb 2, 2024Support business events in Business Central connector for Power AutomateAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Jul 20, 2023 Oct 3, 2023Synchronize more fields in your integration with Dataverse and Dynamics 365 SalesUsers, automatically- Oct 2, 2023Simplified Power Automate approval flow experienceUsers, automatically Sep 1, 2023 Oct 3, 2023Change modification limits for triggering flows and bulk updatesAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Jul 20, 2023 Oct 3, 2023ApplicationCore application functionality is a key investment area for us. It's what helps companies optimize their business processes. We listen to our partners and customers to make sure we deliver what they need to be even more productive with every release.
FeatureEnabled forPublic previewGeneral availabilitySync document and posting dates for sales and purchasesUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Navigate easier between order, receipt, and invoice documentsUsers, automatically Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Archive projectsUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Mar 1, 2024 Apr 2, 2024Usability improves for service and projectsUsers, automatically Mar 1, 2024 Apr 2, 2024Make intercompany transactions across Business Central environmentsUsers, automatically Sep 1, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Use deferral codes in purchase and sales journalsUsers, automatically Mar 1, 2024 Apr 1, 2024Improved processes for inventory counts and adjustmentsUsers, automatically Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Add more columns to pages for better insightUsers, automatically Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Integrate Field Service and Business CentralUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Mar 4, 2024 Apr 5, 2024Define a service invoice posting policy for various usersUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Mar 1, 2024 Apr 2, 2024Usability improves for warehouse and inventoryUsers, automatically Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Manage document attachments in service items and documentsUsers, automatically Mar 2, 2024 Apr 2, 2024Suggest the next step for sales and production ordersUsers, automatically Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Reverse a customer and vendor ledger entry with a realized gain or loss entryUsers, automatically- Oct 2, 2023Generate a customer statement only with open entriesUsers, automatically Sep 19, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Define default location for project or project phaseUsers, automatically Mar 1, 2024 Apr 2, 2024Block items or variants from service transactionsUsers, automatically Mar 1, 2024 Apr 1, 2024Use directed pick and put-away suggestions in basic warehouse configurationsUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Connect Business Central with Shopify B2BAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Mar 1, 2024 Apr 2, 2024Set up financial consolidation runs more efficientlyUsers, automatically Mar 1, 2024 Apr 2, 2024Availability overview helps you calculate quantities in your warehouseUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Adjust exchange rates easily, replace the built-in batch jobUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Sep 6, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Use different general ledger accounts for payables, receivablesUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Sep 6, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Export, import multiline text with Configuration PackagesUsers, automatically Mar 4, 2024 Apr 5, 2024Simpler Shopify connectionUsers, automatically Mar 2, 2024 Apr 2, 2024Correct errors in service invoicesUsers, automatically Mar 1, 2024 Apr 1, 2024More control over general journal approvalsUsers, automatically Sep 6, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Troubleshoot Shopify integration issuesUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Receive more items than ordered by using inventory put-away documentsUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Identify and track items easier with item referencesUsers, automatically Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Prevent editing number series on service documents, cardsUsers, automatically Mar 2, 2024 Apr 2, 2024Configure how to handle different warehouse operationsUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Improve accuracy with general ledger account revaluationUsers, automatically Mar 1, 2024 Apr 1, 2024Print and scan barcodesUsers, automatically Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Allow lines with amounts of zero on recurring general journalsUsers, automatically Mar 1, 2024 Apr 1, 2024Include approvals for intercompany general journals in your workflowsUsers, automatically Sep 1, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Be more productive when entering time sheetsUsers, automatically Mar 4, 2024 Apr 5, 2024Use General Ledger Allocations to distribute costs and revenue more efficientlyUsers, automatically Sep 1, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Edit in Excel on item journals and warehouse worksheetsUsers, automatically Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Be more productive when approving time sheetsUsers, automatically Mar 4, 2024 Apr 5, 2024Automate the reminders process in collectionsUsers, automatically Mar 1, 2024 Apr 1, 2024Inventory package numbers work like item tracking dimensionsUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Mar 2, 2024 Apr 2, 2024Create projects you can invoice to multiple customersUsers, automatically Mar 1, 2024 Apr 1, 2024Assign salesperson to customer ship-to addressesUsers, automatically Mar 4, 2024 Apr 5, 2024View incoming documents in archived quotes and ordersUsers, automatically Mar 4, 2024 Apr 5, 2024Assemble to projectUsers, automatically Mar 1, 2024 Apr 2, 2024Invoice a customer for multiple projectsUsers, automatically Mar 1, 2024 Apr 2, 2024Use new Excel layouts for 35 selected reportsUsers, automatically Mar 4, 2024 Apr 2, 2024Consolidate financial information across environments in multicompany setupsUsers, automatically Sep 1, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Block item variantsUsers, automatically Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Use standard terminology for project managementUsers, automatically Mar 1, 2024 Apr 1, 2024See improved usability for warehouse and inventoryUsers, automatically Mar 2, 2024 Apr 2, 2024Ensure accurate inventory valuation by controlling cost adjustmentUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Mar 2, 2024 Apr 2, 2024Use a new role center for collection managementUsers, automatically Mar 1, 2024 Apr 1, 2024Include only open entries on customer statementsUsers, automatically Sep 5, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Use currencies when posting employee transactionsUsers, automatically Mar 1, 2024 Apr 1, 2024Copilot and AI innovationThis wave expands on our first Copilot capability, marketing text suggestions, boosting productivity for a broader set of SMB roles.
FeatureEnabled forPublic previewGeneral availabilityGet marketing text suggestions with CopilotUsers by admins, makers, or analysts- Nov 13, 2023Complete bank account reconciliation faster with CopilotUsers, automatically Nov 10, 2023Oct 2024Easily integrate generative AI with your AL solutionsAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically- Dec 11, 2023Country and regionalWe've made Business Central available in more countries and regions around the world in this release wave.
FeatureEnabled forPublic previewGeneral availabilityDirect transfer - CzechiaUsers, automatically Sep 1, 2023 Oct 2, 2023E-submission of VAT return in DenmarkUsers, automatically- Dec 1, 2023Intercompany posting cues to the Accountant Role Center - CzechiaUsers, automatically Sep 1, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Registration and notification functionality for DenmarkUsers, automatically- Nov 1, 2023New design for report Language and Region settingsUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Sep 1, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Iceland localization app - delocalizationUsers, automatically- Dec 1, 2023Supporting more countries and regionsUsers, automatically Nov 1, 2023 Dec 1, 2023Responsibility Centers are supported for Advance Payments in CzechiaUsers, automatically Oct 2, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Advance payment and a posting preview of tax documents - CzechiaUsers, automatically Sep 1, 2023 Oct 2, 2023E-invoicing with NemHandel in DenmarkUsers, automatically Dec 1, 2023 Jan 1, 2024New Intrastat - CzechiaUsers, automatically Sep 1, 2023 Oct 2, 2023DevelopmentOur focus is on making Business Central AL developers more productive, and empowering consultants, citizen developers, and users to do more while lowering the cost of changes.
FeatureEnabled forPublic previewGeneral availabilityUse Azure Files with Azure File Service API moduleUsers, automatically- Jan 10, 2024Get IntelliSense for adding variables in Visual Studio Code AL debugger consoleAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Aug 16, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Easier management of System Application permissionsUsers, automatically- Oct 2, 2023Turn off data analysis mode on pages and queriesUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Set the default folder location for new AL projectsAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Aug 16, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Get inlay hints in source editor for AL method parameters and return typesAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Aug 13, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Define multi-worksheet datasets for Excel reportsUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Oct 2, 2023 Nov 1, 2023Use the built-in rich text editor to enter dataUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Sep 6, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Add teaching tooltips on queries and report request pagesAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Oct 2, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Get smarter method signature recommendations in IntelliSenseAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Aug 16, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Get the AL Language extension in prerelease versions on Visual Studio Code MarketplaceAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Jul 1, 2023 Oct 2, 2023AppSource ISV publishers can preview their AppSource apps with select customersAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2024Use the AL Language extension for Linux in previewAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Aug 17, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Get syntax highlighting for AL in Azure DevOpsAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Oct 2, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Call Microsoft Graph with AL Microsoft Graph moduleAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically- Jan 10, 2024Extend general ledger posting aggregationsUsers by admins, makers, or analysts- Nov 3, 2023Show list of keys while working on AL codeAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Aug 17, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Handle multiple file uploads and file drop zonesUsers, automatically Mar 4, 2024May 2024Segment AL code and reduce naming conflicts with namespacesAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Aug 17, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Use SecretText type to protect credentials and sensitive textual values from being revealedAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Aug 16, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Sell Business Central apps through AppSourceAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Apr 2, 2023 Oct 9, 2023Hover over label variable to see text string valueAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Aug 13, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Track source and build metadata on extensionsAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Aug 16, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Choose between more sampling intervals for snapshot and in-client profilingAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Aug 16, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Document your extensions with the ALDoc tool for partnersAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Aug 17, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Find all references now works on triggers, system methods, and trigger eventsAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Aug 13, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Validate AppSource app hotfixes against latest app versionAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Dec 6, 2023 Dec 6, 2023Use cookies in HTTP calls from Business CentralUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Mar 1, 2024 Apr 2, 2024Set new output folder setting for storing app files at AL project buildAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Aug 13, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Add a new FieldGroup to an existing tableAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Sep 12, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Call web services with AL Rest Client moduleUsers, automatically- Nov 3, 2023Open Visual Studio Code from web client to investigate or troubleshoot extensionsAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Sep 10, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Governance and administrationWe're adding new tools and improving existing tools for administrators to manage environments, apps, and data migrations.
FeatureEnabled forPublic previewGeneral availabilityDelete data from uninstalled extensions as an adminAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Copy companies with Dataverse integration safelyUsers, automatically Mar 4, 2024 Apr 1, 2024Improved data upgrade troubleshooting for Dynamics GP migrationAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically- Dec 1, 2023Analyze telemetry events across browser and server for a session or userUsers, automatically Mar 31, 2024 Apr 2, 2024View and filter users with additional user detailsUsers, automatically Mar 4, 2024 Apr 5, 2024Retain permissions when enabling cloud migrationAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically- Oct 2, 2023Granular administration as Dynamics 365 Business Central AdministratorAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically- Feb 29, 2024Automatically update AppSource apps with minor updatesAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically- Oct 31, 2023Detect invalid cloud migration configurations with proactive warningsAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically- Jan 1, 2024Get more information about effective permissionsUsers, automatically Sep 6, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Transfer environments between Microsoft Entra tenantsAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically- Feb 1, 2024Include or exclude tables from cloud migrationAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically- Nov 1, 2023LegislationThis Business Central release wave delivers a set of legislative capabilities that can act as a foundation for more specific requirements in local versions.
FeatureEnabled forPublic previewGeneral availabilityUse drop shipments for triangular Intrastat tradeUsers, automatically Sep 1, 2023 Oct 2, 2023E-documents core as a global solutionUsers, automatically Sep 1, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Digital vouchersUsers, automatically- Dec 1, 2023Large companies to report payment timesUsers, automatically Sep 1, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Start faster with refreshed and enhanced setup dataAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023VAT posting in General Ledger setupUsers, automatically Nov 1, 2023 Dec 1, 2023Achieve sustainable compliance with Business CentralUsers, automatically Mar 1, 2024 Apr 1, 2024OnboardingPartners have more capabilities for improving their customers' onboarding experience with their solutions.
FeatureEnabled forPublic previewGeneral availabilityDemo tool and data for service scenariosAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Set initial role before first sign-in for a better first-run experienceUsers, automatically Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Modify texts on the welcome banner and skip banner intro stateAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Reporting and data analysisAccess to the right reports and data analysis capabilities is essential for companies wanting to be in control of the business and identify new growth opportunities.
FeatureEnabled forPublic previewGeneral availabilityAnalyze, group, and pivot data from queriesUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Make use of static and runtime metadata available in Excel layoutsUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Jan 3, 2024 Jan 3, 2024Translatable Excel layoutsUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Jan 3, 2024 Jan 3, 2024Share a data analysis with a co-workerUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Sep 1, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Analyze, group, and pivot data on listsUsers by admins, makers, or analysts- Oct 2, 2023Service and platformWe're continuing to invest in the fundamentals of our service, with a focus on performance, stability, resource governance, security, and compliance.
FeatureEnabled forPublic previewGeneral availabilityFaster tab opening and navigation and action bar renderingAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Better performance when working with multiple extensionsAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Performance gain by reducing locks in the databaseAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Faster application scenariosAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Service-to-service apps and device license users can schedule tasksUsers, automatically- Oct 2, 2023New operational limits on scheduled tasks and web requests improve throughputUsers, automatically Dec 21, 2023-Synchronize multiple Business Central companies with the same Dataverse environmentUsers, automatically Sep 6, 2023 Oct 2, 2023User experiencesGreat user experiences help users enter, update, and fix mistakes in their data in an intuitive way.
FeatureEnabled forPublic previewGeneral availabilitySearch for pages and data in the mobile appUsers, automatically Sep 1, 2023 Oct 3, 2023Get to data search from anywhere in Business CentralUsers, automatically Oct 2, 2023-Go to pages that contain a field that's causing a platform errorUsers, automatically Mar 4, 2024 Apr 1, 2024Show related record details from lookupUsers, automatically Sep 6, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Add existing table fields to optimize your pagesUsers by admins, makers, or analysts Oct 2, 2023-Share readable deep links to pages and recordsUsers, automatically Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Distinguish between browser tabs when multitaskingUsers, automatically Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Share error details to get help from another userUsers, automatically Mar 4, 2024 Apr 1, 2024Mark fields as read-only when customizing UIUsers, automatically Sep 8, 2023 Oct 2, 2023Use actions to go to or fix errors inlineUsers, automatically Sep 6, 2023 Nov 3, 2023Scan barcodes with Business Central mobile app for iOS and AndroidAdmins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Sep 1, 2023 Oct 3, 2023You are able to opt into some features as part of early access on July 31, 2023, including all mandatory changes that affect users. To learn more, go to Early access FAQ.Description of Enabled for column values:
Users, automatically: These features include changes to the user experience and are enabled automatically.
Admins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically: These features are meant to be used by administrators, makers, marketers, or business analysts and are enabled automatically.
Users by admins, makers, or analysts: These features must be enabled or configured by the administrators, makers, or business analysts to be available for their users.
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