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Subject: Seeking Guidance on Understanding Data Flow and Table Relationships in Business Central

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Hi everyone,
I’m a powerbi junior developer working with Dynamics 365 Business Central, and I’ve hit a roadblock in understanding how data flows through the system and how tables are interconnected. Specifically:
How do transactions (e.g., sales orders, purchases) post to related tables like G/L Entry, Customer Ledger Entry, or Item Ledger Entry?
Are there any recommended resources, tools, or approaches to better visualize and explore table relationships?
I’ve reviewed some official documentation and videos, but I’m still struggling to connect the dots. Any advice, examples, or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance for your help!
Best regards,
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Dynamics 365 Business Central
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    Suresh Kulla Profile Picture
    Suresh Kulla 50,280 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
    Unfortunately, we don’t have ER diagrams or a flow structure to explain this to you. There are a few paid websites that sell ER diagrams, but I don't think that will be helpful. It’s essential to first understand how the process works. Then, you can review the backend processing or code to see how everything operates.
     
    There is lot of information on the Microsoft website, for example below it will explain you the sales process and what records it will create.
     
     
  • Gerardo Rentería García Profile Picture
    Gerardo Rentería Ga... 27,280 Most Valuable Professional on at

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

    BCentral

    The following may help you identify the solution design in some of its processes.

    Application design details - Business Central | Microsoft Learn

    Best Regards
    Gerardo

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    YUN ZHU Profile Picture
    YUN ZHU 101,995 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
    Hi, hope the following helps as well.
     
    Thanks.
    ZHU
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    CU08020013-0 Profile Picture
    CU08020013-0 22 on at
    Thank you a lot 

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