Dynamics 365 Business Central 2026 Wave 1 (BC Version 28): Modernizing analytical reports for inventory.

Hi Folks,

With Dynamics 365 Business Central 2026 Wave 1 (Version 28), Microsoft introduces a modernized approach to inventory reporting.

The new Excel and Word layouts deliver a significantly improved user experience—making it easier to analyse inventory data, customize reports, and gain actionable insights.

List of report where the new layout is added.

Report New Layout Added
Inventory Top 10 List Excel
Item Availability Excel
Inventory Purchase Orders Word & Excel
Item/Vendor Catalog Excel
Inventory Availability Plan Excel
Item Age Composition by Quantity and Value (new report) Excel
Inventory – Transaction Detail Excel
Item Expiration – Quantity Excel

Let’s explore more in detail.

On Tell me search (Shortcut ALT+Q), search below reports

  • Inventory Top 10 List

Click on Report Layout, Notice the new Excel Layout and Obsolete RDLC Layout.

Similarly, you will see the excel Layout on other reports.

  • Inventory Purchase Orders:

Click on Report Layout, Notice the new Excel Layout and Obsolete RDLC Layout.

New Report Item Age Composition by Quantity and Value:

Below is the list of reports deprecated:

  • Item Age Composition – Value
  • Item Age Composition – Quantity
  • Items with Negative Inventory

 

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