Overcoming Import Challenges with Sales Order Lines in Business Central

Overcoming Import Challenges with Sales Order Lines in Business Central

 

Hello, Business Central enthusiasts! Today, I'm delving into a common challenge many users face when importing data into Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, specifically regarding Sales Orders (Tables 36 & 37). Imagine you're importing a sales order with eight lines. Each line features the same item and quantity but at different prices. Interestingly, after the import, you notice that only the last line is captured in Business Central. Why does this happen, and how can you ensure all lines are imported correctly?

 

 The Root of the Issue

The crux of the problem lies in the Line No. column within your import data. If this crucial column is left blank, Business Central defaults to interpreting all your different lines as updates to the first line. Consequently, instead of eight distinct lines, you get one line repeatedly updated, ending with the details of the last line overriding all previous ones.

The Solution: Populating the Line No. Column

When you manually create a sales order in Business Central and then export it to a configuration package, you'll notice that each line in the sales order is assigned a unique Line No., typically incremented by 10,000. This numbering is pivotal because it distinguishes each line as a separate entity. For your import to reflect accurately, you need to replicate this approach by ensuring each line in your data set has a unique Line No. - start with 10,000 for the first line, 20,000 for the second, and so on.

Configuration packages in Business Central are potent tools for data migration and import. They provide a structured way to bring in large datasets, ensuring data integrity and consistency. By understanding how to effectively utilize these packages, particularly the importance of the Line No. column, you can streamline your data import processes and avoid common pitfalls.

 

Happy importing, and here's to your continued success with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central!

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