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Auditing and Tracking Changes in Business Central

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central’s change log feature allows you to track modifications made to database data. You can specify which tables and fields to monitor, and the system records changes, including who made them, when, and the old and new values. This feature is essential for maintaining data integrity, auditing purposes, and troubleshooting issues.

When configuring change logging in Dynamics 365 Business Central, exercise caution in selecting tables, fields, and change types to avoid performance degradation and excessive data consumption. Prioritize tracking changes that provide meaningful insights without overwhelming the system. Please note that there are some changes that are tracked by default in Business Central. Continuously monitor log entries and system performance to assess the impact of change logging and make necessary adjustments.

Navigate to the Change Log Setup page in Business Central using the search bar and activate the feature and select specific tables and fields to track relevant changes.

Screenshot of Business Central with highlighted menu optionsSelect Setup → Other → Tables to access the Change Log Setup (Table) List

Screenshot of Business Central with highlighted menu options

Select ellipses in logging fields (highlighted in yellow, above) to access related fields. Then select the relevant fields for which changes should be tracked.

Screenshot of Business Central with red boxes highlighting certain records

View the individual change events in the Change Log Entries page:

Screenshot of Business Central data

For more information or questions about Dynamics 365 Business Central, please reach out to us at Sales@BondConsultingServices.com or you can click here to schedule a free consultation with one of our Dynamics expert consultants. Alternatively, you can always visit our YouTube channel for helpful product videos and recorded webinars.

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