The migration from Dynamics GP to business central involves moving your data, configurations, and business processes from the GP system to the Business Central system. Here are some key steps involved in the migration process:

Evaluation and Planning:

Assess your current Dynamics GP system and identify the reasons for migrating to Business Central. Determine your migration goals, such as improved functionality, scalability, or cloud-based deployment. Evaluate the compatibility of your existing customizations, integrations, and third-party add-ons with Business Central. Create a migration plan, including timelines, resources, and potential risks. Data Migration:

Analyze your data in Dynamics GP and identify the data that needs to be migrated to Business Central. Map the data fields and structures from GP to Business Central. Extract data from Dynamics GP using tools provided by Microsoft or third-party migration tools. Transform and cleanse the data as necessary to meet the requirements of Business Central. Import the transformed data into Business Central using data import tools or assisted setup wizards. Configuration and Setup:

Configure the core modules and functionalities in Business Central based on your organization's requirements. Set up chart of accounts, dimensions, posting groups, and other financial configurations. Configure sales, purchasing, inventory, and other modules based on your business processes. Define security roles and permissions for users in Business Central. Customizations and Integrations:

Review your existing customizations and determine if they can be migrated or rebuilt in Business Central. Identify any integrations with external systems and assess the impact of migration on those integrations. Rebuild or modify customizations and integrations to align with Business Central's development framework, AL language, and modern integration options. Testing and Training:

Perform thorough testing of the migrated data, configurations, and customizations in Business Central. Conduct user acceptance testing to ensure that all business processes are functioning correctly. Provide training to users on the new features, workflows, and functionality in Business Central. Address any issues or gaps identified during testing and training. Go-Live and Post-Migration Support:

Plan a cutover strategy and set a go-live date for switching from Dynamics GP to Business Central. Migrate the final data and configurations to the production environment. Monitor the system closely after go-live to address any post-migration issues or user questions. Provide ongoing support and training to users as they transition to using Business Central. It is recommended to work with experienced Dynamics partners or consultants who specialize in GP to Business Central migrations to ensure a smooth and successful migration process.

NAV to Business Central Migration