Migrate to the cloud from Dynamics SL

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Users by admins, makers, or analysts	-	Dec 13, 2024

Business value

When you migrate from Dynamics SL to Dynamics 365 Business Central online with the cloud migration tool, you get a seamless migration process. The tool makes upgrading to Business Central smooth while keeping your data intact. It reduces downtime and lowers the risk of data loss. After migrating to Business Central, you get real-time data analytics, better decision-making, and improved efficiencies. You also get a modern interface, advanced reporting, and analytics. With Business Central, you get continuous updates and innovations that help your business stay productive and agile.

Feature details

In 2024 release wave 2, we simplify migration from Dynamics SL on-premises to Business Central online. Key features include:

• Flexible company migration: Migrate any or all companies.
• Module selection: Migrate specific modules such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Inventory.
• Data precision: Migrate only master data or exclude inactive items.
• General journal batch control: Release General Journal batches after migration.
• Historical data management: Migrate specific number of years of data.
• Advanced mapping: Map Dynamics SL subaccount segments to Business Central dimensions.
• Historical snapshot: Use the Dynamics SL historical snapshot feature to select how many years of historical data to migrate into Business Central historical snapshot tables.
• Smartlists integration: View SL historical transactions directly in Dynamics 365 Business Central smartlists.

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Additional resources

Dynamics SL migration to Business Central online (docs)