How to Copy Items in Business Central – The Smarter Way to Create New Inventory Records
Managing a growing product catalog can be time-consuming, especially when you need to add items that are similar to existing ones. Luckily, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers a simple, yet powerful feature called Copy Item that helps you duplicate an existing item’s setup with just a few clicks. Instead of manually entering all the details — Units of measure, posting groups, costing methods, and pricing — you can use the Copy Item function to save time and reduce errors. Why Use “Copy Item”? The Copy Item function is ideal when: You have new products that are variations of existing ones (like size or color changes). You want to maintain consistent configurations for costing, posting, or planning setup. You want to reduce manual data entry and ensure accuracy across similar items. Step-by-Step: How to Copy an Item In Business Central, open the Search bar and type Items . Select the Items page from the results. Select the item you want to use as the base. From...