Copy setup and configuration between legal entity

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Dear all ,

Greetings , How I can copy data such setup and configuration from one company to many , example i have main company i need to copy its setup to +10 companies in the same instance, what is the best tool for this scenario ? also , thanks in advance.

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Hisham.

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lally 8 on at

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Out of the box , DIXF functionality which allows to copy the data between legal entities.

dynamicsaxtipoftheday.com/.../copy-data-between-companies-quickly-using-the-data-import-export-framework

or You can use configuration manager tool also .

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Hisham Alsayed 756 on at

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Hi lally,

Thank you on your fast reply , you mean configuration manager tool in LCS ? if yes How i can do this in more details, i would appreciate your support.

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Hisham.

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André Arnaud de Cal... 301,020 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at

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Hi Hisham,

You can use the Data Import Export Framework for this purpose. Depending on your needs you probably also needs to create new entities to support your complete configuration.

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André Arnaud de Cal... 301,020 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at

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I missed the fact that Lally already replied with the same. You can perform the actions from within AX itself.

I only have looked at the configuration manager in combination with AX7 so far. I'm not aware if this is also supported for AX2012.

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lally 8 on at

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[quote user="André Arnaud de Calavon"]I only have looked at the configuration manager in combination with AX7 so far. I'm not aware if this is also supported for AX2012.[/quote]

It supports AX 2012 Versions also . Configuration manager supports both cloud and on-premise ,when it comes to copy the data it uses DIXF frame work from back end , so DIXF configuration is mandatory in rich client before uses the configuration manager tool in LCS.

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André Arnaud de Cal... 301,020 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at

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Thanks Lally. I read about RapidStart services were depreciated now, so I was wondering if Configuration Manager was also suitable for AX2012.

In that case configuration manager would have a pro to store the configuration as you have defined now. When you only use DIXF within the same environment, there is a risk that the configuration in the base company gets changed. The packages on LCS will remain untouched unless you upload new files.

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lally 8 on at

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[quote user="Hisham Alsayed"]what is the best tool for this scenario[/quote]

Please follow the link and if you scroll down can see comparison that what is the best tool for copy data.

technet.microsoft.com/.../aa548629.aspx

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Hisham Alsayed 756 on at

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Hi Andre,

I am using DIXF it works well with one entity such fixed asset but when i add more entity in same process group action for copy it did not work good and (0) record created i am working on AX 2012 CU9 on standard entity such LG , AP and AR specially parameter entity , I do not know the issue is related for current CU9 , if i install CU 11 will solve or not?!!!also what about system administartion --> data import / export ? , can I depend on it even after it comes with some error ?? , thanks for your soonest answer

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André Arnaud de Cal... 301,020 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at

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Hi Hisham,

Did you use the option copy entity data between environments? Or are you trying to use a processing group and assign one or more legal entities? Can you describe the exact steps you performed?

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Fredrik Sætre 12,644 on at

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Hi there,

Using DIEF will work for many properties, but there are some tables that rely on foreign key (recId) that will create some issue. These might be stuff like inventory posting setup and print management. Will work for most Parm. and master data tables.

Also make sure that you create your entities with the knowledge that you are creating code while doing so. This might create complications if you do the creation in the Live environment (depending on your code management policies).

You might end up with mismatch in your application IDs or end up loosing the entities when doing code updates to Live.

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