Since the beginning of last year, companies in Germany have been required to send and receive e-invoices under the Growth Opportunities Act. Dynamics 365 Business Central has also been equipped with corresponding functionalities, which have been expanded again in the latest version. There have also been a number of innovations in the general financial accounting area with the current release.
The latest version of Business Central makes processing e-documents even more flexible and easier. In addition, several new features make daily work in financial accounting easier.
Two-step processing of electronic sales documents
Posted sales invoices can now be checked as electronic documents before they are sent. This reduces errors and avoids cancellations. Checking electronic documents thus creates a better overview, ensures greater control, and supports flexible workflows across different requirements.
Business Central now offers a two-step process for processing electronic sales documents. Invoices can first be posted and then sent as electronic documents after their accuracy has been verified.
To start a two-step process, the workflow for electronic documents in the sales process must be updated by changing the response action from “Send e-document with setup” to “Initiate e-document with setup.” After the sales invoice has been posted, Business Central generates the e-document but does not send it automatically. This allows time to review the document and confirm that it is ready to be sent.
The two-step process can prevent incorrect invoices, reduce document cancellations, and improve compliance with e-invoicing network standards. This update supports better governance, increases user confidence, and improves adaptability in e-document workflows.
Creation of multiple asset cards
Several new features have also recently been added to Business Central in the area of general financial accounting. For example, the automatic creation of multiple asset cards when posting a purchase invoice now simplifies asset management processes. This reduces manual effort, increases accuracy, and optimizes operational efficiency. With this feature, companies can easily process large purchases, for example, while ensuring that each asset is recorded and tracked without manual entry.
The feature automatically creates one or more assets when purchase invoices are posted. For example, if a company purchases 200 computers from the same supplier, Business Central automatically generates a fixed resource for each computer. The cards do not have to be created manually. This feature optimizes resource management processes by enabling you to process bulk resource purchases accurately and efficiently.
New “Accounts Payable” role center
The new “Accounts Payable” role center simplifies workflows for accounts payable by centralizing all related documents and tasks in one place. The role center facilitates the management of purchasing documents, incoming e-documents (both e-invoices and PDFs), and payment processes. Consolidating these tasks reduces the time spent on administrative work, minimizes errors, and improves productivity.