New Features in Dynamics 365 Business Central 2026 Wave 1

Author: Maria Vagner, Consultant, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Konica Minolta IT Solutions Czech

Microsoft introduced another update to its ERP solution, Business Central, in the first half of 2026. The latest version, Business Central 2026 wave 1 (BC 28), brings a range of enhancements designed to simplify and streamline daily work, particularly in the following areas:

• Finance
• Asset management
• Reporting and data analytics
• Supply chain management
• Services and platform
• Copilot and AI agents

We have selected the most interesting new features for you. The complete overview in Czech is available in our document here.
You can also explore the full list of updates on the official Microsoft website here (EN).

Self-billing

The latest version of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central introduces self‑billing functionality, allowing customers to issue invoices on behalf of vendors based on a mutual agreement.
The system fully supports this feature within the purchasing process. On the vendor card, you can enable the Self-billing agreement field. Once activated, all purchase invoices for that vendor (both from orders and direct entries) are automatically marked as self‑billed. The Vendor invoice number field is not editable for these documents, as the invoice is not issued by the vendor. A separate number series can be defined for these documents.

A new report layout, Posted Purchase Invoice – Self-billing, is also available. It is structured similarly to a sales invoice and includes all required details (customer, vendor, VAT, etc.).

VAT adjustment in local currency on sales invoices

A new action, Adjust VAT in LCY, is now available on posted sales invoices in foreign currency (hidden for invoices in local currency). It allows users to increase or decrease the VAT amount, with the difference posted to a designated rounding account.

Default document language at company level

A new field, Default language code, on the Company Information page enables setting a company-wide default language for documents, independent of the user interface language.

Documents are generated according to company settings regardless of the user’s UI language. For example, local customers can receive invoices and other sales documents in the selected language.

Item variant images

It is now possible to assign images to item variants (e.g. color, size, etc.).
In the item card action pane, select Variants → open the desired variant card → in the FactBox under the Image tab, choose one of the following actions:

• Import – upload an image from a file
• Export – export the current image
• Delete – remove the image

Tile and large tile views are available in the variant list for better visual distinction.

Posting purchase invoices for direct deliveries independently of sales invoices

It is now possible to post purchase invoices for direct delivery orders even if the related sales order has not yet been invoiced.

• You can post the purchase invoice directly from the purchase order or using the Get receipt lines action.
• The previous restriction requiring a sales invoice first has been removed.

Key benefits for customers:

• Liabilities to vendors can be recorded immediately upon receiving their invoice.
• Customer invoicing can be handled independently.
• Delays in processing purchase invoices due to pending sales invoices are eliminated.

Sending posted sales shipments and return receipts by email

Posted sales shipments and return receipts can now be sent via email. Previously, these documents could only be printed.

Defining item attributes for variants

Item attributes can now be assigned directly at the variant level. Variants inherit attributes from the parent item, with the option to modify or remove inherited values.

The Item Variant Attribute Values page can be accessed from the variant list or the variant card. When creating a new variant, attributes are automatically copied from the item.

A new action, Update Variant Attributes, on the item card allows synchronization of attributes from the item to all variants.

External storage for document attachments

Document attachments in Business Central can now be stored in external systems (SharePoint, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Files) instead of the BC database. Documents remain fully accessible within Business Central, while being physically stored outside the database.

This feature is particularly beneficial for companies working with large volumes of documents. Moving files to external storage helps reduce database growth and improves system performance.

Administrators can configure different types of external storage and assign them to specific scenarios. Business Central then automatically handles the storage and retrieval of attachments.

Improved identification of authors and editors in lists

Business Central now displays avatars of users or AI agents who created or last modified a record. Hovering over the avatar shows the user’s name and the timestamp of the last change.

There are, of course, additional updates available here on the official Microsoft website. We will be happy to discuss how these features can be leveraged in your organization.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central continues to evolve the capabilities of modern ERP solutions. The BC 28 update further simplifies asset depreciation, strengthens financial management, and expands advanced analytics and reporting tools.

Would you like to understand what this means for your business in practice? Contact us here or use the Request button.
Our experts are ready to support you with implementation and further optimization of this powerful ERP solution.

Updates from the world of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central are regularly prepared by Maria Vagner, an experienced consultant from the Business Central team at Konica Minolta IT Solutions Czech.