From the Microsoft Dynamics GP Blogs: Steps to move from GP; January hotfix available; GP, D365BC similarities, differences; Keep Dynamics GP robust into the future

In this week’s Dynamics GP blog roundup:

• Incremental steps for moving on from Dynamics GP
• Microsoft Dynamics GP January 2026 hotfix now available
• Functionality similarities and differences | Dynamics GP and Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Keeping your Dynamics GP system robust through 2031 and into the future

Incremental steps for moving on from Dynamics GP

On the Enavate blog, Lucas Reuss wrote that because support for Microsoft Dynamics GP will end in 2029, companies still using it need to start thinking seriously about what comes next.

In a previous blog post, Reuss talked about ways to get more value out of your existing Dynamics GP system while it's still supported. 

Reuss stated that this post builds on that by walking through practical step-by-step actions you can take now to prepare for a future move — especially if you're considering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Taking these steps early can make the transition much easier and far less overwhelming later on.

Reuss noted that although you don't have to tackle everything at once, you do need to get started.

Reuss offered detailed information about these four steps:

• Assess where you are today: Understand your current Dynamics GP setup so you can spot issues that may slow a future migration.
• Rethink your reporting strategy: Move off Management Reporter early to avoid reporting gaps during migration.
• Move payroll out of Dynamics GP sooner rather than later: Transition payroll early to reduce compliance risk and avoid last-minute disruption.
• Review and clean up your account structure: Fix and simplify your chart of accounts to make the move to D365BC easier.

Microsoft Dynamics GP January 2026 hotfix now available

Writing on the Dynamics GP Support and Services Blog, Terry Heley stated that to address several year-end updates affecting payroll and payables, Microsoft released a January hotfix.

She noted that this update is very specific, so you should only apply it if certain issues apply to your business.

The updates include:

• Dynamics GP is compatible with SQL Server 2025, but the Analysis Cubes installer is not supported on SQL Server 2025.
• The Office of Management and Budget number on the payroll W-2 form has changed for the 2025 tax year and appears only on the version of the form with lines and boxes.
• The payroll 1096 summary form and the payroll 1099-R form for pension employees had alignment issues.
• A new W-2 Box 12 code (code II) for Medicaid waiver payments has been added to the EFW2 electronic filing.

Functionality similarities and differences: Dynamics GP and Dynamics 365 Business Central

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