Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2025 Release Wave 2 Updates

Microsoft’s 2025 Release Wave 2 for Dynamics 365 Business Central (October 2025 – March 2026) introduces some powerful set of enhancements designed to empower small and midsize businesses with intelligent automation, sustainability tracking, and improved operational efficiency.

This release builds on Microsoft’s commitment to delivering modern ERP capabilities that are secure, scalable, and deeply integrated with AI. 

Copilot and AI Agents: Enhancing Productivity Through Intelligent Assistance

Microsoft continues to expand the capabilities of Copilot and autonomous agents in Business Central, offering users intelligent tools to streamline tasks and improve decision-making. The following features are available in Business Central as part of Release Wave 2: 

• Autofill Contact Details with Copilot (Public Preview) 
  Copilot can now suggest and autofill contact information based on existing data, reducing manual entry and improving data consistency.
• Advanced “Tell Me” Search (Public Preview) 
  Users can find pages and reports more efficiently using semantic search, making navigation faster and more intuitive.
• Instruction Enhancement for Agents (Public Preview) 
  Users can now provide more detailed instructions when reviewing tasks performed by Copilot agents, improving task accuracy and relevance.
• Summarise with Copilot Enhancements (Public Preview) 
  Copilot offers improved summarisation capabilities for records such as customers, items, and orders, helping users quickly understand key details.
• Copilot Billing Transparency (Public Preview) 
  Microsoft introduces clearer visibility into how each Copilot and agent capability is billed, helping organisations manage usage and costs effectively.
• Enhanced Analysis Assist with Copilot (General Availability) 
  This feature provides AI-powered insights into financial and operational data, enabling users to make informed decisions with greater confidence.
• Enhanced Chat with Copilot (Public Preview) 
  Copilot now supports more contextual and interactive conversations, offering deeper assistance based on user activity and business data.

These features are primarily available to Business Central Online users, with some billed via Microsoft Copilot Studio based on usage volume and complexity. Mercurius IT can assist clients in configuring, deploying, and managing these capabilities to maximise their value. 

Sustainability Management: Enabling ESG Compliance and Environmental Accountability

With growing emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, Microsoft has significantly expanded the sustainability capabilities in Business Central 2025 Release Wave 2.

These enhancements support organisations in tracking emissions, managing compliance, and reporting sustainability metrics with greater precision and control. 

Key Features Now Available

• Avoid Changing Emissions Unit of Measure When Entries Exist  
  Ensures data consistency by preventing changes to the emissions unit of measure once entries have been recorded.
• Generate a CSRD Preparation Report  
  Enables businesses to prepare for compliance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) through structured reporting tools.
• Measure All Gases as CO₂ Equivalents  
  Standardises emissions tracking by converting all gases into carbon dioxide equivalents for simplified reporting.
• Track Energy Consumption 
  Businesses can now monitor energy usage across operations, contributing to more accurate sustainability assessments.
• Track Items of Concern Related to Gas Emissions  
  Identifies and monitors products or materials that contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions.
• Use CBAM and EPR Calculations  
  Supports compliance with Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations.
• Report on Social and Governance Information for Employees  
  Expands ESG reporting to include workforce-related metrics such as diversity, wellbeing, and governance practices.
• Use Updated Demo Data for Sustainability (General Availability) 
  Provides improved sample datasets to help users explore and test sustainability features.
• Updated Sustainability Manager Role Center (General Availability) 
  Offers a dedicated workspace for sustainability managers to access relevant data, reports, and tools efficiently. 

Features in Public Preview

• Enable Projects with Value Chain Automation in Scope 3 
  Supports automated tracking of emissions across the supply chain, particularly for Scope 3 categories.
• Enable Taxonomy Elements for ESRS and Other Standards 
  Facilitates alignment with European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and other global frameworks.
• Require Approvals for Sustainability Journals 
  Introduces governance controls by allowing approval workflows for sustainability-related entries.
• Track Item Charges Across Value Chain Automation in Scope 3 
  Enhances Scope 3 tracking by including item-level charges and their environmental impact.
• Use ESG Reporting Integrated with Business Central 
  Offers integrated ESG reporting tools to consolidate environmental and social metrics within the ERP system.

These features position Business Central as a comprehensive platform for sustainability management, helping organisations meet regulatory requirements and demonstrate environmental responsibility. 

Commerce Enhancements: Streamlining B2B Operations with Shopify Integration 

Microsoft continues to strengthen Business Central’s e-commerce capabilities, particularly through its integration with Shopify, enabling businesses to manage B2B transactions with greater precision and efficiency.

The latest updates in Release Wave 2 focus on improving data accuracy, pricing control, and operational transparency. 

Key Enhancements Now Available

• Define sell-to and bill-to customer details per company location
• Enable staff-to-salesperson mapping for Shopify orders
• Synchronise market-specific prices with Shopify
• Troubleshoot the Shopify Connector
• Use the latest update for the Shopify Connector

These enhancements empower businesses to scale their online operations while maintaining control over pricing, customer data, and order management. 

Supply Chain Management: Enhancing Operational Control and Usability 

Business Central 2025 Release Wave 2 introduces targeted improvements to supply chain management, aimed at increasing flexibility, visibility, and user control over inventory and transaction processes. 

Key Enhancements Now Available

• Add More Fields and Columns by Personalising Pages (General Availability) 
  Users can now customise supply chain-related pages by adding additional fields and columns, enabling tailored views that suit specific operational needs.
• Configure Default Calculation for the “Calculate Consumption” Report (General Availability) 
  Businesses can define default settings for consumption calculations, improving consistency and reducing manual configuration during reporting.
• Sort Lines by Type and Number in Sales and Purchase Postings (Public Preview) 
  This enhancement allows users to organise posting lines more logically, making it easier to review and reconcile transactions.

These updates provide greater control over supply chain data and reporting, helping businesses streamline operations and improve decision accuracy. Mercurius IT can assist clients in implementing these features to optimise inventory management and transaction workflows. 

Reporting and Data Analysis: Smarter Insights with Enhanced Power BI Integration 

Business Central 2025 Release Wave 2 introduces a comprehensive set of enhancements to reporting and analytics, enabling users to gain deeper insights and make more informed decisions across departments.

These updates focus on usability, flexibility, and integration with Microsoft Power BI. 

Key Enhancements Now Available

• Access Open-Sourced Power BI Apps 
  Users can now leverage open-source Power BI templates tailored for Business Central, accelerating report development and customisation.
• Add Data Fields to Report Layouts Using Word Add-In 
  The Word add-in allows users to easily insert additional data fields into report layouts, improving flexibility and reducing reliance on developer support.
• Deferral Reporting Enhancements 
  Enhancements to deferral reporting provide clearer visibility into revenue recognition and expense allocation over time.
• Drill-Back and Dynamic Dimension Names in Power BI Apps 
  Power BI apps now support drill-back functionality and dynamic dimension naming, making reports more interactive and context-aware.
• Enhanced Financial Reporting 
  Improvements to financial reporting tools offer greater accuracy and usability for finance teams. 

Enhanced Power BI Apps Across Business Functions

• Inventory App: Forecast future inventory flow with improved analytics.
• Projects App: Analyse project profitability with detailed metrics.
• Finance App: Improve cash flow visibility and financial planning.
• Manufacturing App: Access modernised reports for production performance and efficiency.
• Purchasing App: Assess vendor-related risks and procurement trends.
• Sales App: Gain insights into sales performance with updated visualisations and KPIs. 

These enhancements empower users to make data-driven decisions with confidence. 

Global Localisation and Compliance 

Business Central 2025 Release Wave 2 introduces several localisation updates to improve compliance and usability across key regions: 

• Czechia: Enhancements include alternative posting groups for employees, purchase advance validations, UI improvements for unreliable payers, new pages for advance entries, cash document reconciliation, and a new Intrastat demo dataset.
• United Kingdom: UK localisation is now available as a modular extension, simplifying deployment and updates.
• United States: Businesses can now electronically submit IRS 1099 forms via IRIS (Public Preview), streamlining tax compliance.

These updates ensure Business Central remains adaptable to regional requirements. 

Developer and Administrator Productivity

Business Central 2025 Release Wave 2 introduces practical tools to improve developer workflows and system performance: 

• Cancel Build and Publish in Visual Studio Code 
  Developers can now interrupt build and publish actions directly, improving control during development.
• Enhanced Page Scripting Tool 
  Easier recording and editing of user interactions for testing and automation.
• New AL Method to Truncate Table Data 
  Quickly clear table contents during development or testing.
• SQL Call Visibility in Performance Profiles 
  View SQL activity to better diagnose and optimise performance.
• Hide Copilot Summaries (Public Preview) 
  Offers UI flexibility by allowing users to toggle Copilot-generated summaries.

Licensing Overview and Comparison 

Licensing for Dynamics 365 Business Central remains flexible, with enhancements introduced in Wave 2 to support new capabilities: 

Core Licensing Model

Business Central Online:  

• Subscription-based via Microsoft 365. 
• Includes Copilot and standard AI features. 
• Supports modular expansion through AppSource and custom extensions. 

AI Agents Licensing 

Mercurius IT provides expert licensing guidance to help clients select the most appropriate plan based on operational needs, industry requirements, and future growth. 

Conclusion: Why Choose Mercurius IT

As a trusted Microsoft Solutions Partner, Mercurius IT is committed to helping clients: 

• Leverage AI to automate routine tasks.
• Expand e-commerce capabilities with seamless integrations.
• Achieve sustainability goals through advanced tracking and reporting.
• Optimise manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Navigate licensing and compliance with confidence. 

Whether you are upgrading or implementing Business Central for the first time, our team ensures a smooth transition and measurable return on investment. 

Contact Mercurius IT today to schedule a personalised demo or consultation, changing licenses or discovering how Dynamics 365 Business Central 2025 Release Wave 2 features can transform your business.