Authored by Svitlana Chornopolska
Dynamics Consultant
The latest Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central April Wave One release is packed with new features that continue to evolve the platform into a smarter, faster, and more user-friendly solution. Whether you’re managing finances, improving supply chain workflows, or just want to save time on the day-to-day, there’s something in here for everyone.
At mhance, we’re all about helping organisations unlock the full potential of their Microsoft tools—and this release is a big step forward. Here’s what to expect.
🚀 Copilot and AI Innovation: Work Smarter, Not Harder
Microsoft is turning up the dial on AI with updates that help reduce manual effort and surface insights, right when you need them.
- Summarise with Copilot
A new FactBox gives you a snapshot of key information—like customer details or sales order summaries—right on the page. Perfect for quick decisions without the digging.
- Autofill fields with Copilot
Save time and reduce errors. Copilot suggests values based on your organisation’s data, previous entries, and even intelligent predictions—so you’re not starting from scratch.
- Automate payables processes with the Payables Agent
From sourcing PDF invoices directly from Outlook or SharePoint, to processing and archiving them with OCR—Copilot takes care of the heavy lifting.
Why it matters: These AI-powered tools are all about giving your teams more headspace. By reducing admin time and adding helpful nudges, you can focus on work that drives real impact.
📄 E-Documents: Fewer Errors, More Control
Working with electronic documents just got a whole lot easier:
- Avoid duplicate documents with smarter import checks
- Generate multiple e-docs from multiple attachments
- Preview invoices before processing
- Choose between quick one-step or more controlled two-step processing
Why it matters: These improvements simplify how you manage incoming documents, reduce rework, and give you more confidence that what you’re processing is accurate and complete.
📈 Reporting and Data Analysis: Insights That Actually Help
New financial reporting tools and data capabilities mean your reports can work harder for you:
- Pull fields from related tables in analysis mode
- Add intros, closing notes, or hide empty rows in reports
- Use new financial templates built with audit-ready formats in mind
Why it matters: Whether you’re preparing for a board meeting or planning ahead, these tools help you deliver the right insights to the right people, without needing a data science degree.
🏗️ Supply Chain Management: Flexibility Built In
For organisations managing stock, production, or fulfilment—there are some long-awaited changes here:
- Cancel or reopen production orders to fix mistakes
- Allow multiple users to post inventory at the same time (no more bottlenecks!)
- Block specific items or variants from production
- Edit item journals in Excel—including lot, serial, and package data
- Demo data now included for subscription billing setups
Why it matters: These updates give teams more agility and reduce the chance of operational slowdowns—ideal for those managing complex supply chains or multiple locations.
🖥️ User Experience: Designed With You in Mind
Little touches, big impact:
- Preview PDFs directly in your browser without downloading
- Optimised screen layouts make better use of your display
- Resizable FactBoxes let you control how much info you see
Why it matters: Business Central should work with you, not against you. These changes give users more control over how they navigate and interact with the system.
🌍 More Features Worth Shouting About
- Power BI for Subscription Billing – Deeper visibility into billing trends
- VAT & purchase checks – Avoid posting errors with built-in validation
- Sustainability tracking – Log environmental data alongside financials
- Language controls – Define which languages users can select
- Extension refactoring – Better manage app customisations and upgrades
- App compatibility view – See potential issues before you update
- Sandbox previews – Test new releases safely and confidently
Why it matters: These improvements may sit behind the scenes, but they’re designed to make your Business Central environment more resilient, flexible, and future-proof.
Wrapping Up…
The Dynamics 365 Business Central April Wave One release is packed with innovations that promise to elevate user experience and streamline business processes. From AI-driven automation to improved financial reporting and smarter document handling, this release is designed to help you work more efficiently and confidently—every day.
Want to see the updates in action?
👉 View our on-demand webinar to learn how these new features can support your organisation in 2025 and beyond.