Migrate to the cloud from Dynamics SL
| Enabled for | Public preview | General availability |
|---|---|---|
| Users by admins, makers, or analysts | - | 
Dec 13, 2024 |
Business value
Migrating from Dynamics SL to Dynamics 365 Business Central online using the cloud migration tool offers a seamless process. This tool ensures a smooth upgrade to Business Central while maintaining data integrity, reducing downtime, and minimizing the risk of data loss. Once the migration to Business Central is complete, customers will benefit from real-time data analytics, enhanced decision-making, and improved efficiencies, thanks to a modern, cutting-edge interface, advanced reporting, and analytics. Embrace continuous updates and innovations with Business Central, positioning your business for increased productivity and agility.
Feature details
In 2024 release wave 2, we are simplifying the migration from Dynamics SL on-premises to Business Central online. Key highlights include:
- Flexible company migration: Choose to migrate any or all of your companies.
- Module selection: Opt to 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: Decide whether to release General Journal batches post-migration.
- Historical data management: Select the number of years of data to migrate.
- 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.