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Inventory by Item (Power BI Report)

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APPLIES TO: Generally available in Business Central 2024 release wave 2 (version 25.1).

The Inventory by Item shows inventory levels per item category. The report showcases different columns to identify inventory per item on different document types.

This report is meant to allow all users to explore the total inventory for an item along with the split of inventory across the business.

Screenshot of the Inventory by Item Power BI Report

Use the report

Inventory managers use the report to get clear and concise information regarding each item. The report helps ensure you maintain consistent stock levels across all items. It shows inventory levels across a range of documents so you can track receipt, requirement, and production levels.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Inventory by Item report includes the following KPIs:

Click on the link for a KPI to learn more about what it means, how it is calculated, and what data was used in the calculations.

Tip

You can easily track the KPIs that the Power BI reports display against your business objectives. To learn more, go to Track your business KPIs with Power BI metrics.

Data used in the report

The report uses data from the following tables in Business Central:

  • Item
  • Item Ledger Entries
  • Assembly Header
  • Assembly Lines
  • Job Planning Lines
  • Prod Order Component Line
  • Production Order Lines
  • Purchase Lines
  • Sales Lines
  • Service Lines
  • Transfer Lines

Try the report

Try the report here: Inventory by Item

Tip

If you hold down the CTRL key while you select the report link, the report opens on a new browser tab. In this way, you can stay on the current page while you explore the report on the other browser tab.

See also

Track KPIs with Power BI metrics
Power BI Inventory app
Ad hoc analysis of inventory data
Built-in inventory and warehouse reports
Inventory analytics overview
Inventory overview