optimizations to reduce the processing time

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I am currently working on a report that involves customer-led entries, which includes certain summation calculations. However, the report generation process takes an extended amount of time due to the complexity of these calculations.

Could you kindly advise on potential solutions or optimizations to reduce the processing time and improve the efficiency of the report generation?

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optimizations to reduce the processing time

Hi,
Key optimizations for improving report performance in Business Central:
1. Data Modeling

Use SumIndexFields (SIFT) and FlowFields for pre-aggregated totals.

Replace loops with Query objects or CALCSUMS for SQL-side aggregation.

Use temporary tables for complex grouping.

2. Indexing

Ensure keys match filters and sort order.

Add SumIndexFields for frequently summed fields.

3. Query Design

Apply filters early (SETFILTER, SETRANGE) before fetching data.

Avoid calculating FlowFields inside loops.

Limit dataset size at the source.

4. Report Layout

Include only necessary fields.

Avoid deeply nested DataItems; use pre-joined queries or temp tables.

5. Caching & Incremental Processing

Cache reusable totals.

For recurring reports, store intermediate results and update incrementally.

6. Execution

Run heavy reports in background sessions.

Monitor SQL performance via telemetry or SQL Profiler.

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