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Move from Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central

Plan your path to a modern, cloud-based ERP
Microsoft is shifting its focus from Dynamics GP to cloud-based solutions, making now the time to plan what comes next. Dynamics 365 Business Central offers GP users a modern Microsoft ERP with greater flexibility, security, automation, and integration across the Microsoft ecosystem.​

Microsoft Dynamics GP has been a trusted ERP solution for decades, helping businesses manage financials, supply chain, and operations. As Microsoft shifts its focus to cloud-based solutions, now is the time for GP users to evaluate what comes next. Dynamics 365 Business Central provides a modern, cloud-based path forward with greater flexibility, security, automation, and integration across the Microsoft ecosystem.​

Key dates to know:

  • December 31, 2029: Microsoft will end Dynamics GP product enhancements, regulatory updates, and technical support.
  • April 30, 2031: Security updates and patches, if needed, will no longer be available.
Free GP to Business central assessment

30 minutes to a clearer migration plan

Before you plan your move to Business Central, understand what you’re working with today. Sikich is one of a select group of Microsoft partners with access to Microsoft’s GP to Business Central Assessment Tool, designed to provide insight into your current GP environment and key considerations that could influence your transition.​

During a complimentary 30-minute Teams session, a Sikich specialist will guide you through the assessment and help you understand:​
  • Your current GP environment and SQL version
  • Modules, features, and third-party applications in use
  • Potential issues that could affect your transition
  • Recommended next steps for planning your move

Why move to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?

Improve security and enable compliance

Get end-to-end protection while reducing your risk of security breaches and non-compliance.

Reduce costs

Deliver a more cost-effective solution by eliminating hardware and administration costs and retiring third-party products.

Agile and current

Increase your ability to stay current, scale on demand, and roll out new capabilities quickly.

Advanced analytics for deeper insights

Access, model, and analyze data across multiple dimensions. Combine big data, predictive analytics, and Internet of Things to transform all information sources into more actionable intelligence.

Improved user experience

Get the same familiar interface as the Office tools you already know with a comprehensive, easy-to-use solution for increased user adoption.

Leverage AI and low code technologies

Enhance your productivity with Microsoft Copilot and the Power Platform, all part of Business Central.​

The business case for Business Central
A proven platform with measurable business impact


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Migration options

Resources to help you make the move

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Dynamics GP Migration Workshop

Evaluate your current GP environment, business processes, and migration options in a 1-to-2-day workshop.

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Business Central Migration Voucher

Eligible Dynamics GP customers may qualify for Microsoft funding to help offset BC costs.​

GP to BC assessment tool

Free GP to BC Assessment

Assess your current GP environment, including integrations, ISVs, etc. that could impact your move.

F&SCM HeadSTART

For GP orgs ready to move to the cloud, Sikich HeadSTART provides a streamlined path to D365 Finance & Supply Chain Management.​

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Business Central or F&SCM: Which is right for you?

Moving from Dynamics GP doesn’t necessarily mean there’s only one path forward. Business Central is a natural fit for many GP organizations, while Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management may be better suited for larger or more complex operations.​

Compare the two platforms across factors like business size, operational complexity, user count, functionality, and implementation considerations to determine which Dynamics 365 ERP best fits where your business is headed.​
Why Sikich

Your move to Business Central deserves an experienced partner

Sikich has spent more than 25 years helping organizations get more from Microsoft Dynamics. Today, we bring that experience together with deep Business Central expertise, early access to Microsoft innovation, and a team of 150+ Dynamics consultants to help GP organizations move forward with confidence.​

Top 1% Microsoft Partner
13-time Inner Circle award winner, including 2025/2026.​

1,000+ Dynamics clients
Proven experience supporting organizations across industries and ERP environments.​

150+ Dynamics consultants
Connected expertise from strategy and migration through training and ongoing support.​

25+ years with Microsoft Dynamics
Experience that spans the evolution from legacy ERP to today’s cloud and AI-powered Microsoft platform.​
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Your path beyond Dynamics GP starts here

Whether you’re evaluating Business Central, comparing migration options, or ready to start planning your move, Sikich can help you determine the right next step.​

Tell us about your current environment and goals, and one of our Microsoft Dynamics experts will be in touch.​
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