Enhanced Production Reporting in Dynamics 365 Business Central 2025 Release Wave 1
With the 2025 Release Wave 1 of Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft is rolling out substantial improvements to production reporting. This marks another key milestone in a broader initiative aimed at simplifying and modernizing production analytics—a transformation expected to be fully realized by the end of 2025.
Notably, the direction of these enhancements has been shaped in large part by the Business Central community. From the early planning stages, Kennie Pontoppidan, Program Manager on the Business Central team, invited users and partners to contribute ideas—encouraging engagement through platforms like LinkedIn and Yammer:
“If you’re a Microsoft partner working with Business Central and want to influence the roadmap—join the discussion on Yammer. And if you’re a customer, feel free to message me directly or comment on the post.”
What’s New in Production Reporting?
1. Three Pillars of the Modernized Reporting Experience:
- New Power BI Reports
Offering deeper insights into KPIs and stronger support for operational decision-making. - Modern Excel and Word Layouts
Enabling users to analyze and print data without relying on developers, with fully customizable templates. - Phased Retirement of RDL Reports
Especially those that have more modern equivalents or are no longer widely used.
2. New “Manufacturing Analytics” Page
Microsoft has introduced a dedicated hub for production reporting: aka.ms/BCManufacturingAnalytics
It includes structured documentation, user role–based report categorization, and access to ready-to-use layouts and templates.
Examples of Updated Reports:
- Production Order Statistics
- Capacity Task List
- Subcontractor Dispatch List
- Production Order VIP
Each report is available in both Word layouts (for printing) and Excel layouts (for analysis), and all can be tailored to suit specific business needs.
New Reports Available Starting from Version 26.2:
- Production Cost Shares
Combines several legacy BOM reports, offering multi-level cost analysis. - Work/Machine Center Load
A new Excel-based report designed to assess capacity load across work and machine centers.
Deprecated Reports
By the end of 2025, Microsoft will retire 711 outdated production reports. The complete list is available in the official documentation and on the deprecated features page.
Shaped by the Business Central Community
These changes reflect more than just a technical upgrade—they demonstrate Microsoft’s ongoing collaboration with its users. Customers and partners are actively encouraged to continue sharing feedback to help tailor the platform to real-world business needs.
Still Looking for the Right ERP Solution?
These updates are part of Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to innovation in Dynamics 365 Business Central. With two major updates each year—Release Waves—user feedback from around the world is continuously turned into actionable improvements.
Consistent updates and access to cutting-edge AI capabilities give Business Central a significant advantage over competing ERP systems. If you’re considering an ERP solution, let us show you how Business Central can transform your business operations.
