Top Features in Business Central 2025 Release Wave 1: Features You Can’t Miss

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central continues to raise the bar with each release, and 2025 Release Wave 1 is packed with enhancements that improve productivity, streamline processes, and boost usability—especially for finance and manufacturing teams.

From automated payables to smarter production management, here are the most noteworthy features in this release and how they can help your business work smarter, not harder.

Access Report and Request Metadata in Word Layouts

Business Central now allows report and request metadata to be accessed in Word layouts. This means users can create more dynamic and customizable report templates without relying heavily on development resources. Whether you're formatting customer invoices or creating internal reports, this feature gives you greater control and flexibility in your report design process.

New Financial Reporting Templates and Enhanced Capabilities

This release delivers new out-of-the-box financial reporting templates that speed up reporting tasks and enhance visibility. Combined with improved reporting capabilities—like updated data models and better control over layouts—finance teams can create accurate, timely reports more efficiently.

Adjust the FactBox Pane Width

You can now adjust the FactBox pane width to better fit your workflow. Whether you're using a larger monitor or managing limited screen space, this small but impactful feature helps optimize your viewing experience and improve productivity.

Automate Payables Processes with the Payables Agent (Available September 2025)

The upcoming Payables Agent will automate tedious tasks in accounts payable, including document processing, approval workflows, and postings. With this AI-driven assistant, your finance team can focus on strategic activities while reducing errors and manual data entry.

Optimize Screen Real-Estate Usage on the Web

Business Central's web interface continues to evolve. This release improves how content is displayed, helping users get more done without constantly switching tabs or resizing panels. These layout improvements contribute to a more focused and efficient workflow, especially for users handling complex data entry or multitasking across modules.

Enhanced Analytics for Manufacturing

Manufacturers will benefit from richer insights into production performance, work centers, and resource usage. The updated analytics offer better visibility into output and variances, helping managers make informed decisions faster.

Smarter Production Scheduling and Order Handling

Several improvements make production order management more flexible and responsive:

• Reschedule production orders within safety lead time, allowing adjustments while preserving operational buffers
• Cancel production orders with consumption, giving teams the ability to respond to changes without extra manual work
• Reopen finished production orders to make corrections or updates post-completion
• Over-picking for production orders lets users manage material shortages or changes on the fly

These updates reduce production delays and improve control over the entire manufacturing process.

Greater Accuracy in Manufacturing Costing

Costing enhancements in this release ensure that overhead, scrap, and other variables are captured with greater accuracy. This means more reliable margin tracking and better-informed pricing strategies.

More Control in Production Output and Warehousing

Manufacturers can now:

• Block items or variants from production output, ensuring only approved items are processed
• Handle production output with warehouse put-aways, bridging the gap between production and inventory control
• Print barcodes from production orders, improving traceability and efficiency on the shop floor

These updates are all about improving precision and process visibility from production to inventory.

Streamlined Product Design Tools

New product design capabilities simplify the creation and management of items and BOMs (Bill of Materials). The intuitive tools help reduce setup time and ensure consistent product data throughout the system.

Manage Document Attachments in Manufacturing

Users can now attach documents like specifications, work instructions, or compliance forms directly to production records. This centralizes important files and supports better communication across teams.

Edit in Excel on Output, Consumption, and Item Journals

This popular feature now extends to output, consumption, and item journals, allowing users to export, edit, and re-import data through Excel. It's ideal for mass updates and helps streamline inventory and production workflows.

Explore the Full Release

Want to explore all the updates in Business Central 2025 Release Wave 1? Microsoft has published a dedicated YouTube playlist covering every feature in detail. You can watch it here:
Business Central 2025 Release Wave 1 Playlist

Ready to Take Advantage of the Latest Features?

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Contact us today to learn more about how Business Central 2025 Release Wave 1 can support your growth.