Microsoft has scheduled Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management (D365 F&SCM) version 10.0.43 available for manual application on March 14 2025.
While Microsoft’s Release Notes for both Finance and Supply Chain Management provide a high-level overview of new features and changes, many organizations require a more in-depth and controlled approach to effectively manage their upgrade process.
When it comes to Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 Finance & SCM), managing version changes and understanding their impact on your environment is essential. That’s where AXIMPROVE solutions, particularly ConfigCompare steps in, a game changing tool that helps you effortlessly track what’s changed between versions, all in a visual, easy to understand format.
Why Config Compare is a Game Changer?
When new versions of D365 F&O are released, it can be overwhelming to manually sift through release notes and update documentation to understand exactly what’s changed. ConfigCompare automatically does the heavy lifting for you, providing a clear view of the differences between two versions, ensuring that your team can stay focused on what matters most.
Let’s take a practical example of comparing version 10.0.42 to version 10.0.43 using the (Contoso database) under ConfigCompare Monitoring. Here’s what ConfigCompare brings.
- Configuration table changes
- Row count changes
- New tables and Removed tables
- New features and Removed features
- Label changes
- Potential structural fixes, and other notable inconsistencies.
Upgrade Analysis Process
Our analysis followed a structured methodology:
- Export Dataset from D365 Finance & SCM 10.0.42
- Used standard definitions (all modules).
- Requested table statistics, generating 14,283 rows in TableStats.
- Requested table and entity structures, yielding 217,659 rows in
TableColumns
- Upgrade to Version 10.0.43
- Export Dataset from Upgraded D365 Finance & SCM 10.0.43
- Using the same parameters, the dataset now contained
- 14452 rows in TableStats.
- 219982 rows in TableColumns.
Config Compare: In-Depth Feature Management Analysis
Config Compare goes beyond structural and table changes, it also provides a comprehensive Feature Management Analysis. In version 10.0.43, we’ve discovered that 52 new features have been introduced and out of it 12 features have been automatically enabled, bringing enhanced capabilities to your system. Additionally, 41 older features have been removed.
With ConfigCompare, you can easily track not only the newly added and enabled features but also identify which existing features have been disabled or re-enabled. This analysis gives you a complete picture of how your system’s features evolve with each update.
ConfigCompare also provides a detailed analysis, showing exactly which features are impacted. Additionally, ConfigCompare goes a step further by indicating whether these new features can be disabled or if they are permanently enabled by default. This ensures that organizations have complete control over their system, you get clear insights to make better decisions for your system’s configuration.
To truly understand which feature has been added or removed ConfigCompare is an essential tool.
Configuration table changes.
Our analysis identified:
- 11 tables with structural changes.
One of the significant changes has been identified
CustParameters Table: A new field has been added to the CustParameters table. This field, which is automatically enabled, is designed to calculate GST based on the invoice account. This could significantly impact how your system handles tax calculations for invoices, making it essential to review this change carefully.
ConfigCompare allows you to easily track these changes and identify which tables and rows have been modified, giving you a clear view of how updates like these could affect your operations
Config Compare goes further by providing insights into tables with modified fields. For example:
- Label Changes: The tool highlights any changes in field labels, ensuring you’re aware of updated terminology.
- Field Size Changes: If size of a field has been modified, Config Compare makes it easy to spot these differences, preventing potential issues with data compatibility.
- Removed Fields: You can also quickly identify any fields that have been removed from tables, helping you manage deprecated elements and adjust your system accordingly.
Key Insights on Table Changes:
- 175 New Tables Added
- 6 Tables Removed
- 100 Tables exhibited changes is Row count
Example of New Tables Added
- TableName: PaymentPlan
- Description: Represents the schedule or agreement by which a customer or vendor will make payments over a set period
- Fields Added: AlertCanceled, AlertEnded, AlertError, etc.
Allows you to set up automatic reminders for overdue payments based on the agreed-upon payment plan. This helps in ensuring timely collections or payments from customers or vendors.
Embrace the Future of D365 F&O with Confidence
As Dynamics 365 continues to evolve with regular updates and new releases, it’s more important than ever to have the right tools in place to manage these changes efficiently. ConfigCompare empowers you to stay on top of these updates, ensuring smooth transitions and maximum utilization of the new features that come with each release.
If you’re running on D365 F&O and haven’t yet adopted ConfigCompare, now is the time to level up your system’s management. Whether you’re comparing version 10.0.42 to 10.0.43 or any other future updates, ConfigCompare guarantees you’ll always be in control.
We have attached the full comparison between Dynamics 365 Finance & SCM versions 10.0.41 and 10.0.42, prepared using ConfigCompare. Just click on the link to access it and bookmark it for easy reference in your day-to-day work.
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