Even if you’re not a developer, it’s useful to know that in Business Central there are different ways the system can react when something goes wrong. Most people naturally assume: if an error happens, everything stops and nothing gets saved. In many cases, that’s true - and it’s a good safety net. But there’s aContinue reading "When “Errors” Don’t Stop the Process: A Hidden Risk in Business Central"
Oops, I Did It Again: Reversing G/L Transactions in Business Central
As a developer who somehow ended up writing a financial blog post, I’ve discovered something hilarious: reversing General Ledger (G/L) transactions in Business Central is like hitting Ctrl+Z for developers… only with extra paperwork. Instead of magically undoing mistakes, Business Central makes sure every reversal is properly tracked with balancing entries and correction flags. It’sContinue reading "Oops, I Did It Again: Reversing G/L Transactions in Business Central"
Simple Text Editor for Business Central
Every now and then, you hit a very simple need in Business Central: “I just want a big text box where users can type a longer note and store it safely.” No rich formatting, no Word integration, no extra tables. Just plain text, saved in a field, opened with a single action. That’s exactly whatContinue reading "Simple Text Editor for Business Central"
Polishing xRechnung and ZUGFeRD in Business Central
In the last few weeks, I’ve spent quite some time in the German e-invoicing corner of Business Central – specifically around the xRechnung and ZUGFeRD formats that Microsoft ships on top of the E-Documents framework. These formats are strategically important. With B2B e-invoicing becoming mandatory in Germany in phases from 2025 onwards, and formats likeContinue reading "Polishing xRechnung and ZUGFeRD in Business Central"
How to Accidentally Break Business Central (for Fun)
From time to time, I like to write about the fun stuff in Business Central. You know — those moments where curiosity meets “oh no, what have I done?” This time, I played around with Analysis Mode. Spoiler alert: if you follow my steps carefully, you might just manage to kill the session… or inContinue reading "How to Accidentally Break Business Central (for Fun)"
Conditional Page Breaks in Word Layouts for Business Central Reports
If you’ve ever tried to introduce conditional page breaks in Word layouts for Business Central, you already know: it’s a troublesome path filled with hacks, quirks, and a bit of wizardry. Recently, I had an interesting conversation about this topic, so let me share the insights in blog form. The Question A fellow developer asked:Continue reading "Conditional Page Breaks in Word Layouts for Business Central Reports"
Understanding the Contoso Demo Data Tool in Business Central
From time to time, I hear discussions about how to manage demo and setup data in a fresh Business Central environment. Historically, Microsoft handled this using RapidStart Configuration Packages, which were used behind the scenes when creating new companies. However, this approach was mostly reserved for Microsoft and wasn't available to partners publishing on AppSource.Continue reading "Understanding the Contoso Demo Data Tool in Business Central"
Namespaces to the rescue
If you remember my post about Warning cleanup, you might already know how I feel about the VS Code extension for Business Central called AZ AL DEV Tools/AL Code Outline. Well, this post is another round of well-deserved praise for that extension. Frankly, I wouldn’t just buy the creator a coffee—I’d treat them to multipleContinue reading "Namespaces to the rescue"
Streamlining Subscription Billing: Business Central 2025 Wave 1 Updates Explained
Microsoft recently updated the release plan for Business Central 2025 Wave 1, introducing significant changes to the Subscription Billing module. If you missed it, here’s what Søren Friis Alexandersen announced on LinkedIn: Link. This post summarizes the most impactful updates—so buckle up! Align Subscription Billing with standard user experience and terminology Several changes have beenContinue reading "Streamlining Subscription Billing: Business Central 2025 Wave 1 Updates Explained"
Guide to Digital Certificate for Business Central
📢 Introduction As the owner of several Business Central apps on AppSource, keeping them up-to-date is a constant priority. One crucial requirement for publishing updates is digitally signing the app. Since 2021, I’ve been using a digital certificate in the form of a *.pfx file for this purpose. However, my current certificate is set toContinue reading "Guide to Digital Certificate for Business Central"
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