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i want to upgrade this version "21.2.49946.49990" of on-prem business central to higher version now
1. May i upgrade this version directly to 24 or 25 and step by step firstly upgrade to 22 then 23 then 24 what should i do
2. if any blog which help me the upgradation steps like how i upgrade firstly i installed new versions then through configuration packages i migrate data what steps i follow

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Jeffrey Bulanadi 9,112 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at

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Hi,

Upgrading from version 21.2.X.X of BC on-premises to a higher version like 24 or 25 depends on Microsoft’s supported upgrade paths, and it’s important to follow them to avoid compatibility issues.

Here’s what’s possible:

According to Microsoft’s upgrade matrix, version 21 (2022 release wave 2) can be upgraded directly to version 24 or 25. You don’t need to go through 22 and 23 unless your solution has specific dependencies or customizations that require intermediate validation.

Before upgrading, make sure your current environment is stable and backed up. Then install the target version (24 or 25) on a test environment and run the upgrade toolkit provided by Microsoft. This includes schema synchronization, data upgrade scripts, and permission set migration.

If you're using configuration packages to migrate data, that’s more common for partial migrations or sandbox setups. For full upgrades, use the standard upgrade process: install the new version, run schema sync, and execute the data upgrade steps using PowerShell or the BC administration shell.

Helpful references:

Supported upgrade paths – Microsoft Learn
Upgrade overview for BC v24 – Microsoft Learn
Upgrade scenarios and compatibility – D365Hub
BC upgrade walkthrough – Dynamics 365 Lab
Upgrade discussion thread – Dynamics Community

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Jeffrey

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Andrés Arias 5,166 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at

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Hello,

I understand that it is not possible. The following information might help you.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/dev-itpro/upgrade/upgrading-to-business-central

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/dev-itpro/upgrade/upgrading-to-business-central-on-premises

I hope I can help.

Regards,

Andres

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Gerardo Rentería Ga... 25,555 Most Valuable Professional on at

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Hi, good day
I hope this can help you, and give you some hints.

Update Business Central on premise in minutes! – Simone Giordano

Data Upgrade NAV 2016 ➡️ BC 26 IN | India Localization | Ultimate Guide (Part 5)

Best Regards
Gerardo

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Sohail Ahmed 11,169 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at

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https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/dev-itpro/upgrade/upgrade-overview-v26

mark this as verified answer if it helps you

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