This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 2 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 2.

The 3rd of the new functionality in the User experiences section is resize columns even when personalization isn’t enabled.

People using the Business Central web client often need to adjust the widths of their data columns. Whether you’re looking for a particular record or optimizing the layout of their pages for efficient reading or accelerated data entry. Now, this is disconnected from the UI customization system to let you quickly and easily resize columns on any list.

Enabled for: Users, automatically
Public Preview: –
General Availability: Oct 2024

Feature Details

• Optimize for each device: When you’re working on multiple browsers or devices, such as a desktop PC at work and a laptop when you’re on the go, you can adjust column widths independently on each device for an optimal view of your data.
• Resize regardless of role: Even when personalization is off for a given profile (role), users who are assigned that profile can still resize columns by dragging or double-clicking the sides of the column header.
• Get it done, quicker: Resizing a column is notably faster.
• On any page: Unlocks the ability to resize columns on page types where you previously couldn’t, such as Copilot prompt dialogs.
• Best of both worlds: Resizing columns in personalization mode or role customization mode will continue to persist the column width to the UI personalization store in the database.

Column size preferences now join many other simple UI adjustments that are stored in your browser. Using in-private or incognito browsing, or clearing your browser history might discard your preferences, including column sizing.

My Opinion

I hand’t realised that the ability to resize a column was lost when the user wasn’t allowed to personalise the system, so it is really good to see this enhancement.

This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 2 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 2.

The 2nd of the new functionality in the User experiences section is use drag and drop on file upload dialog to attach multiple files.

Drag and drop functionality to attach multiple files to Business Central records makes it easier to manage files. This feature benefits users who work with multiple files and adds value to organizations by enhancing data organization and accessibility.

Enabled for: Users, automatically
Public Preview: –
General Availability: Oct 2024

Feature Details

You can drag multiple files at the same time to attach them to records in Business Central. Select multiple files, and then just drag them to the file upload dialog.

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This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 2 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 2.

The 10th of the new functionality in the Legislation section is enable Internal Carbon Fee calculation in Sustainability.

Motivate your business, or individual business units, to reduce carbon emissions by setting up carbon fees for greenhouse gas emissions.

Enabled for: Users, automatically
Public Preview: –
General Availability: Oct 2024

Feature Details

Companies can set up an internal fee that they charge themselves for each unit of carbon they emits. An internal company carbon fee is a fee that a company charges itself for each unit of CO2 that it emits. The purpose of the fee is to encourage the organization to reduce its carbon footprint and be more environmentally sustainable. By putting a price on carbon emissions, the company or individual organizational units are motivated to find ways to reduce emissions and save money.

Organizations can set their carbon fee, and fees for other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, by scope type or use a flat fee across scopes. GHG fee calculation should include allocations by Country/regions and by Responsibility Centers.

Administrators can enable carbon fee (or other GHG fees) calculations using the GHG Fees field on the Sustainability Setup page. Afterward, Business Central automatically calculates the fees when posting sustainability journals, or you can run a manual action. The fees are posted to the Sustainability Ledger Entry page, where they’re available in the Emission Fee field.

To use this functionality, you must set up fees on the Emission Fees page, where you can specify the GHG emissions you want to use in calculations and the emission fee amount. You can also use a recalculation model to calculate all fees in a carbon equivalent.

This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 2 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 2.

The 9th of the new functionality in the Legislation section is purchase carbon credits.

Many regions have mandatory emission reduction targets. Purchasing carbon credits allows companies to comply with these regulations when they can’t reduce emissions enough through their operations alone.

Enabled for: Users, automatically
Public Preview: –
General Availability: Oct 2024

Feature Details

On Item Card pages, you can set the GHG Credit field for items to treat them as carbon credits. When you set up an item as a carbon credit item type, the Carbon Credit per UoM field (decimal) is enabled so you can specify the carbon credit value.

Afterward, when you include the item on purchase documents it posts a negative line for emission (in the Emission CO2 field) together with the cost of the item (in the Emission Fee field) in the Sustainability Ledger Entry table.

This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 2 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 2.

The 8th of the new functionality in the Legislation section is use new service providers in the e-documents framework.

With multiple external service provider options available for electronic invoice exchanges during B2B or B2G communication, businesses can now select the provider that best aligns with their specific needs. This flexibility enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and mitigates risks associated with dependency on a single provider. Businesses can improve their invoice processing times, ensure compliance with diverse regulatory requirements, and streamline their financial workflows.

Enabled for: Users, automatically
Public Preview: Oct 2024
General Availability: Nov 2024

Feature Details

You have more options to use as access points for electronic invoicing because Microsoft added more electronic document service providers to Business Central.

You can choose new options as the Service Integration endpoints on the E-Document Service page. After you choose a service provider and consent to using third party systems, you set up the connection. To set up the connection, use the Setup Service Integration action to configure credentials and API URLs.

By integrating new service providers, you can automate the receipt and delivery of electronic invoices. The providers serve as endpoints for e-document exchange. This automation streamlines invoice management, reduces manual processing errors, and accelerates transaction times, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and boosting overall productivity.

Although the E-Document Services page has several service integrations already, partners can easily add to their own to the list by publishing a connector app on AppSource.

This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 2 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 2.

The 7th of the new functionality in the Legislation section is report sustainability entries with financial reports.

Integrating sustainability metrics, particularly greenhouse gas emissions, into financial reports significantly enhances business value. It demonstrates a commitment to transparency and accountability, fostering trust among stakeholders.

Enabled for: Users, automatically
Public Preview: Oct 2024
General Availability: Nov 2024

Feature Details

Users can choose new Totaling Type on the Financial Reports Line – Sust. Account referring to the Sustainability Ledger Entries.

With this model, users can combine values based on General Ledger Entries or Statistical Account Ledger Entries with the following sustainability values: Emission Fees, CO2 Emission, CH4 Emission, and N2O Emission.

This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 2 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 2.

The 6th of the new functionality in the Legislation section is record greenhouse gas emissions using purchase invoices.

Recording greenhouse gases using purchase invoices allows businesses to track and reduce their carbon footprint effectively. By integrating environmental data with financial records, companies can identify high-emission activities, make informed sustainability decisions, and enhance their corporate responsibility. The proactive approach not only meets regulatory requirements but also attracts eco-conscious customers, strengthens brand reputation, and can lead cost savings through more efficient resource management.

Enabled for: Users, automatically
Public Preview: –
General Availability: Oct 2024

Feature Details

When users receive emissions information on their invoices from vendors, they can promptly include these values in the Purchase Invoice or Purchase Order, eliminating the need for redundant data entry in Sustainability Journals later on. This streamlined process enhances user productivity. Users simply need to choose the Sustainability Account and input the designated emission amounts tracked for each account.

These values will also be available in the Purchase Credit Memo, so it can be used for reversal entries as well.

Upon posting a purchase document, emission information becomes visible in both the Posted Purchase Invoice or Posted Purchase Credit Memo, as well as in the Sustainability Ledger Entry with the appropriate entry type.

If users prefer not to track emissions within purchase documents, they can easily disable this feature on the Sustainability Setup.