Microsoft Dynamics GP
Dynamics 365 Business Central
Wk 1–2Module mapping
Every GP module is inventoried and mapped to its Business Central equivalent.
Platform migration
Dynamics GP is being phased out. Here's exactly where your data goes.
Moving from GP to Business Central is a real platform change: different structure, same financial rigor. We map every module before we move a single record.
- Every module mapped
- Parallel testing
- Typical cutover in week 9
Where your data goes
Every GP module mapped to its Business Central equivalent
Nothing gets migrated blind. Each area below is mapped and validated before cutover.
Dynamics GPDynamics 365 Business Central
General Ledger→Chart of Accounts & GL
Payables / Receivables→Vendor / Customer Ledgers
Inventory Control→Items & Inventory
SmartList Reports→Power BI Dashboards
Fixed Assets→Fixed Assets Module
Feature parity
What carries over, and what improves
| Capability | Dynamics GP | Dynamics 365 Business Central |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-entity consolidation | Add-on required | Native |
| Cloud hosting | Limited / hosted only | Native SaaS |
| Self-service reporting | SmartLists | Power BI embedded |
| Mobile access | Minimal | Full mobile app |
| Workflow automation | Basic approvals | Power Automate integration |
| Ongoing Microsoft support | Ends Dec 31, 2029; security patches end Apr 30, 2031 | Actively developed |
Timeline
A typical GP-to-Business Central migration, start to finish
GP keeps running until cutover, and key processes run in both systems before you switch.
- WK 1–2Module mapping
- WK 3–6Configure & migrate
- WK 6–8Parallel testing
- WK 9Cutover
Wk 3–6Configure & migrate
Business Central is configured, and historical data is migrated and reconciled against GP.
Wk 6–8Parallel testing
Key processes run in both systems to confirm the results match.
Wk 9Cutover
GP is retired and Business Central becomes your system of record.
FAQ
Questions about moving from GP
When does Microsoft stop supporting Dynamics GP?
Microsoft has announced that product support and updates for Dynamics GP end on December 31, 2029, and security patches end on April 30, 2031. Moving well before then avoids a rushed migration.
How long does a GP to Business Central migration take?
A typical migration reaches cutover in about nine weeks: module mapping, configuration and data migration, parallel testing, then cutover. Your exact timeline depends on data volume and the modules you use.
What happens to our historical data?
Historical data is migrated and reconciled against GP during weeks 3–6, so balances in Business Central match what you had in GP.
Will we lose our SmartList reports?
No. SmartList reporting is replaced by Power BI dashboards embedded in Business Central, which are easier to share and update.
Can we keep using GP while we migrate?
Yes. GP stays your system of record until cutover, and key processes run in both systems during parallel testing so you can confirm the results match before you switch.
We're on Dynamics NAV, not GP.
NAV upgrades follow a different path. See Upgrade from NAV, or Business Central implementation if you're moving from another system.
Related guides
- Guide · Upgrades & MigrationDynamics GP to Business Central: a migration checklist for Canadian businessesRead the guide →
- Guide · Upgrades & MigrationBusiness Central vs Dynamics GP: process differencesRead the guide →
- Guide · Upgrades & MigrationERP data migration: controls and reconciliationRead the guide →
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