System Requirements

Business Central Version Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central version 24.0.0.0
• Application version 24.0.0.0 or higher
• AL Runtime 13.0 or higher
• Cloud deployment environment

Supported Deployment Types:

• Business Central Online (SaaS)
• Business Central Cloud (Private/Public)
• Not supported: On-premises deployments

License Requirements

Core Licensing

• Business Central Essentials or Business Central Premium license
• Item Management permissions included in core license
• Sales & Purchase module access

Feature-Specific Licensing

Based on features you plan to use:

• Warehouse Management: Required for barcode label printing and physical inventory features
• Multi-Language: Required if using translation features across multiple languages
• Advanced Reporting: May require additional permissions for matrix reporting features

User Permission Requirements

Minimum Permissions

Users working with BRC Retail Extension need:

• Read/Write access to Item and Item Variant tables
• Read/Write access to Sales and Purchase documents
• Read access to inventory ledger entries
• Administrative access for setup and configuration

Recommended Permission Sets

• Assign “BRC Retail All” permission set to power users
• Create custom permission sets for specific roles if needed
• Ensure setup users have full administrative access

Technical Prerequisites

Object Range Allocation

• ID Range: 12097619 to 12097668 (50 objects)
• Verify this range is available and not conflicting with other extensions
• No conflicts with standard Business Central objects

Database Considerations

• Table Extensions: Extends standard BC tables (Item, Sales Line, Purchase Line, etc.)
• Data Classification: Implements proper Customer Content and System Metadata classification
• Performance: Designed for cloud-optimized performance

Integration Points

The app integrates with these Business Central areas:

• Item Management: Extends item and variant functionality
• Sales Process: Enhances sales documents with variant information
• Purchase Process: Adds variant capabilities to purchase workflows
• Inventory Management: Provides variant-aware inventory tracking
• Reporting: Extends standard reporting with matrix capabilities

Business Prerequisites

Organizational Readiness

Product Structure Understanding

Before implementation, ensure you have:

• Clear definition of your product variant dimensions (Size, Color, Style, etc.)
• Understanding of how variants relate to your business processes
• Established product coding conventions
• Brand and seasonal classification requirements

Process Requirements

• Item Master Data: Established item creation and maintenance processes
• Variant Management: Clear business rules for variant creation and management
• Inventory Control: Understanding of how variants affect inventory tracking
• Sales/Purchase: Knowledge of how variants impact document processing

User Training Needs

• Administrative Users: Need training on setup and configuration
• End Users: Require training on daily variant management operations
• Power Users: May need advanced training on reporting and matrix features

Data Migration Considerations

Existing Item Data

If you have existing items in Business Central:

• Variant Assessment: Review current variant usage and structure
• Data Cleanup: Clean up inconsistent variant data before implementation
• Template Design: Design variant templates to accommodate existing products
• Migration Planning: Plan phased implementation for existing items

Historical Data

• Transaction History: Existing sales/purchase history remains intact
• Reporting Continuity: Ensure historical reporting needs are considered
• Audit Requirements: Maintain data integrity during transition

Environmental Prerequisites

Development and Testing

For implementation projects:

• Sandbox Environment: Dedicated environment for testing and configuration
• User Acceptance Testing: Environment for business user validation
• Production Planning: Planned deployment schedule and rollback procedures

Backup and Recovery

• Data Backup: Ensure regular backup procedures are in place
• Configuration Backup: Document all setup configurations
• Recovery Planning: Understand recovery procedures for extension-related data

Compliance and Security

Data Classification

BRC Retail Extension handles:

• Customer Content: Product information, variant data, transaction details
• System Metadata: Timestamps, system-generated identifiers
• Business Data: Sales, purchase, and inventory information

Privacy Considerations

• Review the BRC Retail Extension Privacy Policy
• Understand data handling and storage practices
• Ensure compliance with local data protection regulations

Security Requirements

• User Access Control: Implement proper role-based access
• Data Encryption: Leverage Business Central’s built-in security features
• Audit Trail: Maintain proper audit trails for variant-related changes

Pre-Installation Checklist

Before proceeding with installation, verify:

• Business Central version 24.0 or higher confirmed
• Required licenses available and assigned
• Object ID range 12097619-12097668 available
• User permission strategy defined
• Product variant structure documented
• Business processes mapped and understood
• Training plan developed for users
• Sandbox environment prepared for testing
• Backup and recovery procedures in place
• Privacy and compliance requirements reviewed

Next Steps

Once prerequisites are confirmed:

1. Proceed to Installation Guide
2. Review Configuration Guide
3. Plan User Training

For questions about prerequisites or compatibility:

• Contact your Business Central partner
• Reach out to BrightCom Solutions AB support
• Review Business Central system requirements documentation