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We have already discussed  How to Merge Customer Records in Dynamics 365 Business Central  in our previous post. In this article, we’ll explore how to merge vendor records — a process that’s quite similar but specifically focused on vendor data. Sometimes, you may find duplicate vendor entries in your system — for example, when the same vendor has been created more than once under slightly different names or codes. Merging these records ensures your purchasing and financial data stays clean and consistent.  Steps to Merge Vendor Records Search for Vendor List. In the global search bar, type “Vendors” and select the Vendors page. Select the Vendor to Keep. From the list, choose the main vendor record you want to keep (this will be your primary vendor). Select Actions → Home → Merge with. The system will show both records side by side so you can review them easily. The Fields section shows all the data fields where the two customer records have different values. If you se...

The Default Item Quantity setting in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central helps speed up sales document creation by automatically populating the Quantity field with “1” whenever an Item No. is selected on a sales line. This feature is useful for businesses that typically sell items in single quantities and want to minimize manual data entry errors. Search Sales & Receivable Setup. Enable  Default Item Quantity  field. As soon as you enter or select an  Item No.  in any sales document (e.g., Sales Order, Sales Quote, or Sales Invoice), The  Quantity  field on that line automatically defaults to  1 . If the setting is  not enabled , the Quantity field remains  blank , and users must manually enter the desired value. Thanks For Reading...!! Regards, Khushbu Rajvi

In day-to-day purchasing and payment operations, vendors often operate from multiple locations — such as warehouses, regional offices, or corporate headquarters. To manage these efficiently, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers two helpful features on the vendor card: Vendor Order Addresses and Vendor Remit Addresses . We’ve already discussed both features in detail: Vendor Order Addresses ( Vendor Order Addresses (Multiple Vendor addresses) ) in Business Central — used for managing different ordering or delivery locations. Vendor Remit Addresses ( Vendors Multiple remit-to addresses In Buiness Central ) in Business Central — used for managing different payment locations. In this blog, we’ll focus on the difference between these two features . Both help you handle vendor transactions more accurately, but they serve distinct purposes in the purchasing and payment process. Let’s understand how they differ  Vendor Order Address vs Remit Address ...

Sometimes, vendors supply items from one location but want the payment to be sent somewhere else — such as their head office or a central finance department. Managing this manually can lead to confusion or payments being sent to the wrong address. To avoid such issues, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central provides the Remit Addresses feature. It lets you store multiple payment (remit-to) addresses for each vendor so that you can easily choose where to send the payment — invoice by invoice. How to Set Up Remit Addresses Select the Search for Page icon 🔍 in the top-right corner. Type Vendors and open the Vendors page. Choose the vendor you want to add a remit address for. Select Related → Vendor → Remit Addresses . Click New to add a new remit address. In the Code field, enter a short code or name for this address (for example, HQ , Accounts Dept , or Branch1 ). Fill in the address and communication details such as city, postcode, contact name, and phone number. If you want...

In many organizations, a single vendor might operate from multiple locations — such as regional offices, warehouses, or dispatch centers. Handling these manually can often lead to confusion during order processing. To simplify this, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers the Vendor Order Addresses feature. It allows you to store multiple addresses for a single vendor and easily choose the correct one while creating purchase orders, invoices, or credit memos. Why Vendor Order Addresses Are Useful Some vendors deliver from more than one location. You may need to send purchase orders to specific branches. It helps prevent delivery errors and keeps records clear. With Vendor Order Addresses in Business Central , you can create as many addresses as needed for each vendor, making your purchasing process more flexible and accurate. How to Add Vendor Order Addresses Open the Vendor Card for the vendor you want to update. Select  Related → Vendor → Order Addresses . ...

As your business grows, your customer list grows too — and sometimes, so do duplicate records . It can happen during data imports, when multiple team members add the same customer manually, or through integrations that create entries automatically. The result? Confusion in transactions, inconsistent data, and extra work. That’s where the Merge Duplicate feature in Dynamics 365 Business Central comes in — it lets you quickly merge two customer records into one, keeping your data clean and accurate. Why You Should Merge Duplicates Duplicate customer accounts may seem harmless, but they can lead to: Incorrect reports or balances Duplicate invoices or orders Confusing interactions with the same customer By merging duplicates, you ensure that every customer has one single, reliable record — the foundation for smooth operations and accurate reporting. Let’s look at how easy it is to merge customer accounts in Business Central: Search for Customers Click the 🔍 Search for Pag...