- Reporting Limitations:
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central has limited reporting capabilities compared to NetSuite, especially when it comes to pre-built report filters, data slicing and dicing, and transaction-level drill-down.
While Microsoft provides Power BI as a reporting tool, it usually requires external setup by a partner, increasing time and cost.
- Multi-Country Solution Constraints:
Business Central is not inherently designed for multi-country operations or live financial consolidation.
International organizations need separate databases for each country, and often rely on third-party apps, like Jet Reports or Binary Stream, to manage financial consolidations.
- Customization Challenges:
Customization of reports, fields, or functionalities typically requires Visual Studio and advanced coding skills, often handled by partners on a time and materials basis, adding complexity and cost.
- Limited Native Functional Depth:
Business Central lacks built-in, advanced functionality for key areas, such as:
- Subscription billing/Advanced revenue recognition
- Multi-entity management
- eCommerce
- Project management
- Payroll, HCM, QMS, CPQ
These gaps often require additional partner or third-party solutions, which can lead to increased long-term costs and dependency on external providers.