How We Reduced 70,000 Accounts in Dynamics GP Before Moving to Business Central | Training Dynamo

Moving from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central can be a daunting task—especially when your General Ledger is overloaded with 70,000 accounts accumulated over 20 years. This manufacturing company faced a major roadblock when they realized their data was far too messy for a smooth transition.

In this video, Amber Bell from Training Dynamo explains how she helped clean up their General Ledger, reducing it to just 1,500 essential accounts and empowering the team to take control of their data. By cleaning up unnecessary accounts, vendors, and items ahead of time, the company set itself up for a successful (and more affordable) migration to Business Central.

✅ What was the fix for this fail?

Systematic data analysis using a custom SQL view to identify outdated accounts.

Automated cleanup of unused accounts and inactive vendors/items.

Empowering the team to manage their data and ensure smooth operations in Business Central.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

Clean up your data before migrating to new systems.

Document your processes to prevent future headaches.

Empower your team to manage data cleanup and avoid dependency on external help.

Take ownership now to ensure your Business Central implementation is smooth.

⏰ Don’t wait until the last minute—start cleaning up your Dynamics GP data today!

📞 Training Dynamo can help!
👉 Learn more about Training Dynamo: www.TrainingDynamo.com
👉 Buy a Workbook from Training Dynamo: https://www.trainingdynamo.com/workbo...

📚 Insights from ERP Software Blog:
https://erpsoftwareblog.com

👥 Connect with the Experts:

Anya Ciecierski:   / anyacc  

Amber Bell:   / amberbelltrainingdynamo  

🔔 Subscribe for more tips on Dynamics GP, Business Central, and ERP system optimization!