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Steps to Upgrade from NAV to Business central Online

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Hi All,

Can you please suggest me the steps for the upgrade from NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central Online? 

Thanks in Advance,

Jacob A.

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    Guillem Padilla Profile Picture
    427 on at
    RE: Steps to Upgrade from NAV to Business central Online

    Hi,

    Please check the following documentation:

    docs.microsoft.com/.../upgrade-considerations

    docs.microsoft.com/.../upgrading-the-application-code

    docs.microsoft.com/.../upgrading-the-data

    I hope it helps

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    Teddy Herryanto (That NAV Guy) Profile Picture
    14,269 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at
    RE: Steps to Upgrade from NAV to Business central Online

    One way is to upgrade from NAV to "BC on-prem" and then use Replication Tool from "BC on-prem" to BC Cloud.

    Refer here to upgrade to on-prem

    saurav-nav.blogspot.com/.../msdyn365bc-data-upgrade-to-microsoft.html

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    Suresh Kulla Profile Picture
    50,241 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at
    RE: Steps to Upgrade from NAV to Business central Online

    Upgrade to Business Central Online

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

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    Cariblayor Profile Picture
    35 on at
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    RockwithNav Profile Picture
    8,489 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at
    RE: Steps to Upgrade from NAV to Business central Online

    From which Version of NAV you want to ugrade?

  • Cariblayor Profile Picture
    35 on at
    RE: Steps to Upgrade from NAV to Business central Online

    When moving from Dynamics NAV to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, the process is known as upgradation. This is a 5-step process, namely:

     

    Step 1 – Licensing

    Step 2 – Setup and configuration

    Step 3 – Data migration

    Step 4 – Integrations

    Step 5 – Training and post-migration support

     

    The major benefits that can be reaped by upgrading from Dynamics NAV to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central are:

     

    • End-users can leverage data and build business requirements specific apps
    • Integration with all Microsoft apps and other third-party apps
    • The power of AI and cloud-based solutions help in business growth

    Dynamics 365 Business Central is the most sought-after ERP solution for small and mid-sized businesses. It is imperative for Dynamics NAV users to upgrade to Business Central for business continuity and growth.

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    Community Member Profile Picture
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    RE: Steps to Upgrade from NAV to Business central Online

    Jacob,

    I am adding to all the replies that help give advice on performing the Upgrade from NAV 2017 to BC SaaS. First, not sure if you are doing this yourself or working with a Partner but please consider this. They have done this before. Second, being on NAV 2017, consider just moving to BC SaaS and bringing over Master Data, GL History, and Open records (Sales Order, Purchase Order, Open AR, Open AP, Outstanding Checks and Deposits for Bank Account unmatched, Open Production Orders, etc...)

    I just completed a NAV 2009 and NAV 2016 and this is the approach I took.

    Hope this helps.

    Thanks,

    Steve

  • samwillm Profile Picture
    142 on at
    RE: Steps to Upgrade from NAV to Business central Online

    Hi Jacob, If you are having still any issues of NAV to Business Central Upgrade . You can visit us Microsoft pages or you can contact Microsoft Dynamics partner Dynamics Square.

  • JoniDynamics Profile Picture
    26 on at
    RE: Steps to Upgrade from NAV to Business central Online

    Ventures for a NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central specialized redesign

    1. Take a full reinforcement of the data set

    2. Uninstall the expansions

    3. Incorporate items

    4. Transfer Business Central accomplice permit

    5. Stop the old case

    6. Clear the server case and breakpoint

    7. Close all associations

    The last advance in readiness of the specialized update is the end of the multitude of associations with the data set.

    Steps to run the specialized NAV redesign

    Stage 1 Install Business Central

    Utilize the Business Central Setup to introduce the new arrangement. With this, you ought to have the option to introduce the various parts of the new framework like exhibit, creation, and improvement climate.

    In the wake of finishing the previously mentioned venture, open the NAV advancement climate as an executive.

    Stage 2 Connect to application data set

    To interface with the Azure SQL information base, you should utilize the name design SQLDatabaseServerName.database.windows.net.

    Stage 3 Connect advancement climate to server occurrence

    In the Database Information window, go to the Server Instance field and snap on the drop down bolt. From the choices introduced, open the Available Server Instances and select the server example you need to interface with the advancement climate.

    Stage 4 Import codeunit 1 substitution

    To import the codeunit 1 substitution, you want to duplicate the code given by Microsoft and save it in a content manager. Click here to get the code.

    Stage 5 Compile all articles

    To gather every one of the articles, go to Object Designer, select Tools, and pick Compile. If it's not too much trouble, note that you ought to decide to synchronize construction later.

    Stage 6 Fix gathering mistakes

    After you convert the Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2018 data set to the Business Central data set, there might be various accumulation blunders in the standard NAV objects.

    Stage 7 Repair the distributed V2 augmentations

    To fix the distributed V2 augmentations, you can utilize the Repair-NAVApp cmdlet. Assuming that you are utilizing the multitenant mode, you can mount the occupant data set in the wake of finishing the previously mentioned venture.

    Stage 8 Synchronize

    In this progression you will synchronize the occupant data set with the application data set.

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    Vivek Gururani Profile Picture
    10 on at
    RE: Steps to Upgrade from NAV to Business central Online

    Hi Jacob,

    When it comes to data transfer, you would have two choices. One is to transfer your entire data on servers and add customization for seamless performance. Another option is to transfer only a portion of data, whether related to accounting or inventory management, and add the necessary customization.

    There are 2 different types of Upgrades - Standard and Extended.

    For more information, please visit

    Dynamics NAV to Business Central Upgrade

    How to upgrade from Dynamics NAV to Business Central

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