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Moving data from one Database to another using date range

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I have an old database that have a lot of issues. I have setup a new database in Bussiness Central 365 . I want to move only data from 1st January 2023 to Data into the new database. How will :
 
1. Identify the tables that has the Data and 
2. How do I do it perfectly
 
 
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John Dakurugu
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    Migrating data selectively from an old Business Central (BC) database to a new one based on a date range requires careful planning. Below is a structured approach to identify and transfer the required data efficiently.
     

    Step 1: Identify Relevant Tables

    • Check key tables like G/L Entry, Sales Invoice, Purchase Ledger, Customer & Vendor Ledger, Item Ledger for date-based records.
    • Use BC Configuration Packages (SaaS) or SQL Queries (On-Prem) to filter tables containing transactional data from 2023 onward.

    Step 2: Move Data to the New Database

    For BC SaaS:

    1. Export tables via Configuration Packages in BC.
    2. Filter records in Excel for transactions from Jan 1, 2023, onwards.
    3. Import the cleaned data into the new database.

    For BC On-Prem:

    1. Export filtered records from the old DB.
    2. Import data into the new database, ensuring table mappings match.

    Step 3: Validate & Test

    • Compare record counts in both databases.
    • Verify balances (Customer, Vendor, Inventory) to ensure consistency.
    • Run test transactions in the new environment before going live.
    Regards,
    Dr. Gomathi S

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