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Upgrade from Dynamics BC to Dynamics FO

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Posted on by KhanhHND@FPT
 
I am using Dynamics 365 BC and want to upgrade to Dynamics 365 FO, what should I do?
How is data converted?
Have business processes changed?
 
 
 
 
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  • Matteo Fiocco Profile Picture
    Matteo Fiocco 75 on at
    Upgrade from Dynamics BC to Dynamics FO

    There is no Direct Migration from BC to FO

    BC and FO are two distinct ERP systems, designed to meet different business needs and with different technical architectures. Therefore, there is no direct and automated migration path between them. Here are some of the main reasons:

    1. Different Architectures and Functionalities:

      • Business Central is designed for small and medium-sized enterprises with integrated functionalities for financial management, supply chain, sales, and other essential business operations.
      • Finance and Operations is aimed at large enterprises with more complex needs, offering advanced functionalities for financial management, manufacturing, supply chain, human resources management, and more.

    2. Differences in Data Models:

      • The data models between BC and FO are significantly different, making data migration not straightforward. For example, table structures, fields, and relationships between data can vary widely between the two systems.

    3. Differences in Business Processes:

      • The business processes supported by BC and FO can be different, requiring a redesign of business processes when transitioning from one to the other.

    Transition Process

    Although there is no direct migration, a planned and structured transition from BC to FO is possible by following these steps:

    1. Assessment and Planning:

      • Requirements Analysis: Assess business requirements and understand how they are met in BC and how they can be managed in FO.
      • Gap Analysis: Identify the differences between BC and FO functionalities and plan how to bridge these gaps.

    2. Data Migration:

      • Data Extraction: Extract data from BC.
      • Data Transformation: Transform the data into the format required by FO.
      • Data Loading: Use data management tools in FO to import the transformed data.
      • Data Validation: Verify that the data has been correctly imported and is complete.

    3. Redesign of Business Processes:

      • Process Review: Analyze and redesign business processes to take full advantage of FO’s advanced functionalities.
      • FO Configuration: Configure FO to support the new business processes.
    Bye
  • Valentin Castravet Profile Picture
    Valentin Castravet 7,256 Super User on at
    Upgrade from Dynamics BC to Dynamics FO
    There's no upgrade path from BC to FO. It will be as if you're setting up a new system, you'll have to manually export/import data. 
     

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