The Top 10 Mistakes Companies Make in Their First Year on Dynamics 365 Business Central (After Go-Live)

In their first year after going live on Dynamics 365 Business Central, many companies struggle not because the system fails, but because early usage habits are poor. Common mistakes include leaving default setups untouched, relying too much on general journals instead of proper business documents, and treating dimensions as optional—which weakens reporting and traceability. These early decisions create long‑term issues in financial accuracy, approvals, data structures, and reporting quality. The first year is critical because Business Central’s effectiveness depends on how teams adopt and evolve their processes beyond go‑live.