Customizing and Extending Reports in Dynamics 365 Business Central

Adapting standard reports to fit unique business needs is one of the most frequent requirements in enterprise resource planning. This text-based course teaches you how to confidently customize and extend built-in reports within Dynamics 365 Business Central without starting from scratch. By reading through our structured explanations and analyzing real-world code snippets, you will master the AL code necessary to add new fields, modify datasets, and apply custom layouts to standard reports. You will transition from understanding basic report structures to successfully deploying customized reporting solutions. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational architecture of reports and datasets in Dynamics 365 Business Central. - Extend existing report datasets using AL code to include custom fields and tables. - Design and modify report layouts, including modern Excel and Word layout integration. - Apply request page customizations to filter and control report behavior. - Practice troubleshooting and debugging report extension objects through written scenarios. The course begins with essential terminology and the core structure of report objects. You will then progress through step-by-step written tutorials on dataset modification, layout design, and deploying your extensions safely. This course is designed for beginner developers, technical consultants, and IT professionals new to Dynamics 365 Business Central development. No prior report extension experience is required, though a basic familiarity with AL syntax is helpful. Start reading today to unlock the full potential of your business reporting.