Business Central 27
Release Version 27.1.3.0
Bug Fix - 16540
Remove Client secret instruction from message
Description: Instructions for accessing the client secret in Azure have been removed from the "Renew client secret" action. This change was necessary because the client secret is visible, rendering the steps at the end unnecessary and potentially confusing for users.
Impact: This update simplifies the process for users by eliminating redundant instructions, thereby reducing potential confusion and streamlining the user experience. No adverse side effects are expected from this change.
Created: November 21, 2025
Release Version 27.1.2.0
Bug Fix - 16505
Configurable Session Duration for Document Entry Synchronization
Description:
The maximum runtime of the Document Entry synchronization per session is now configurable. When the limit is reached, the job automatically starts a new session to prevent long-running processes (e.g., 5 hours) from causing performance issues.
Impact:
Improves stability and pg erformance by splitting lonsynchronizations into smaller sessions. Error handling becomes clearer and easier to trace per session.
Created: November 10, 2025
Bug Fix - 16458
SharePoint Permission Sync: Document Count Validation Override
Description:
Added "Ignore Document Count Validation" field in Compliance Setup to bypass the 100,000 document limit check when activating SharePoint Permission Synchronization.
Impact:
SharePoint Permission Synchronization can now be enabled for large document libraries. Setting is irreversible once activated.
Created: November 4, 2025
Bug Fix - 16314
Error Message "Attempted to divide by zero."
Description: Fixed a bug in the document preview feature where attempting to preview a document resulted in the error message "Attempted to divide by zero." This issue occurred if a previous file download failed and the error preview was displayed, causing a variable to be cleared and leading to a division by zero in subsequent previews.
Impact: Users will now be able to preview documents without encountering the divide by zero error, even if a previous file download failed. This fix enhances the reliability and usability of the document search and preview functionality. No adverse side effects are anticipated from this fix.
Created: October 31, 2025
Bug Fix - 16234
Datamapping new option to round decimal values
Description: The core datamapping functionality has been updated to include an option for rounding decimal values in calculations. Users can now specify how rounding is applied: either by rounding each line to 2 decimal places ("Round Each Line") or by rounding the final total to 2 decimal places ("Round Total"). This enhancement was necessary to provide more precise control over calculation outputs.
Impact: This change allows users to achieve more accurate and consistent calculation results by choosing their preferred rounding method. It enhances the flexibility and precision of data handling within the system, resolving previous issues related to rounding inconsistencies. There are no known side effects.
Created: November 10, 2025
Release Version 27.1.0.0
Functional Upgrade - 16249
Remove User based licensing
Description: Implemented a feature in Contract Management that allows users to utilize the extension without requiring a license for every individual user. This change was necessary to streamline the user experience and expedite access to the extension.
Impact: Users can now access the Contract Management extension more quickly and efficiently, without the need for individual licenses. This enhancement reduces administrative overhead and improves overall system usability.
Created: October 28, 2025
Functional Upgrade - 15305
Manual Trial License Update Action
Description: Made the license update action visible for users with a trial license. This change ensures that trial users can now easily access and utilize the feature to update their trial license period extensions.
Impact: This improvement enhances the trial user experience by providing immediate access to the license update action, allowing them to extend their trial period without waiting for the 7-day automatic update cycle. This results in uninterrupted product usage and increased efficiency for trial users.
Created: October 28, 2025
Bug Fix - 16089
All User Relations to CORE User
Description: Corrected the table relationships for user-related fields in the Contract and Person Responsible, Participants, Observer, Responsible Person sections. All user-related fields now correctly reference the SIM_CORE User table instead of the user table.
Impact: This change ensures data consistency and integrity by aligning all user-related fields with the SIM_CORE User table. Users will experience improved accuracy in data handling and reporting, with resolved issues related to incorrect table references. No adverse side effects are expected from this update.
Created: September 23, 2025
Functional Upgrade - 15996
Upgrade step to remove old features from Producttable
Created: September 25, 2025
Release Version 27.0.1.0
Functional Upgrade - 15425
Kositviewer as AddOn in Modern Preview
Description: The XML Kositviewer has been integrated as an addon in the modern preview of Document Central. This enhancement ensures a consistent infrastructure and allows for seamless process transitions, improving the overall user experience.
Impact: Users will benefit from a smoother and more efficient preview experience within Document Central. This integration enhances usability and streamlines operations, contributing to a more cohesive and user-friendly interface.
Created: August 20, 2025
Bug Fix - 16326
Central deactivation of users
Description: Resolved an issue where attempting to delete a user from the Business Central User table resulted in an error if the user was licensed and activated in multiple Simova products. Now, deleting the user will also deactivate their licenses for all associated Simova products.
Impact: Users can now successfully delete users from the Business Central User table without encountering errors. This change ensures proper deactivation of licenses across all Simova products, enhancing system reliability and user management efficiency.
Created: October 28, 2025
Bug Fix - 16362
Errors not Displaying in 2nd Synchronization Sessions
Description:
An issue has been fixed where, when an automatic Document Entry synchronization was performed and a second session was started after more than five hours, any error occurring in that second session was not caught. As a result, the synchronization entry remained stuck in the “In Process” status. The synchronization handling now properly captures and updates errors that occur in subsequent sessions.
Impact:
Users previously saw an incorrect synchronization status, which could cause confusion and obscure actual synchronization errors.
Created: October 28, 2025
Bug Fix - 16352
Remove Client Secret within Message after Creating/Renewing Client Secret
Description: Resolved an issue where the Client Secret was displayed in the message after completing the Wizard during the installation and configuration of the product. This also applied when renewing the Client Secret. The Client Secret is now properly hidden to ensure security.
Impact: This change enhances the security of the product by ensuring that sensitive information, such as the Client Secret, is not exposed in messages. Users can now configure and renew Client Secrets without the risk of exposing them inadvertently.
Created: October 27, 2025
Bug Fix - 15812
Document Preview Overflow in Sandbox
Description: Adjusted the document preview panel to automatically fit the height of the available space in the factbox when using the Modern Preview. This change ensures that the document preview is fully visible and optimally utilizes the available space.
Impact: Users will experience an improved interface with the document preview panel correctly sized to the factbox, enhancing readability and usability. This resolves the issue where the document preview panel did not adjust to the available height, providing a more seamless and efficient user experience.
Created: October 27, 2025
Bug Fix - 16022
Error when using partner license and performing a report print without licensing the product
Description: Fixed a bug that caused an error when partner users attempted to print a report in Document Central without licensing, due to restrictions on certain AL methods during write transactions.
Impact: Partner users can now print reports in Document Central without encountering errors, enhancing usability and functionality for these users.
Created: October 8, 2025
Bug Fix - 16227
Double Scrollbar on Kositviewer
Description: Fixed an issue where XML documents displayed with double scrollbars in the Queue Entries section of Document Dispatch. This adjustment ensures that XML documents now appear correctly with a single scrollbar.
Impact: Users will experience improved readability and navigation of XML documents within the Queue Entries section, enhancing overall usability and efficiency. This fix resolves the previous inconvenience caused by the double scrollbar.
Created: October 7, 2025
Bug Fix - 16123
Assigning responsible person triggers false ‘record exists’ error.
Description: Fixed an issue in the Responsibility Flow wizard where attempting to assign a responsible person to a contract resulted in an error message indicating that the record already exists. This fix ensures that users can now correctly configure a responsible person without encountering errors.
Impact: Users can now assign responsible persons to contracts without experiencing errors, improving the workflow and usability of the Contract Management module. This resolves the issue of duplicate record errors and enhances the overall user experience.
Created: October 20, 2025
Bug Fix - 16286
Smart Processing Use Modern Search for Lookup Validation
Description: The lookup validation has been upgraded from the standard Business Central filter to the modern search feature, enhancing flexibility and accuracy. This change addresses issues where minor deviations, such as extra spaces or missing words, previously resulted in no search results.
Impact: Users will experience improved search results with the same input, even when minor deviations are present. This enhancement resolves prior issues and improves overall search functionality within the table.
Created: October 16, 2025
Bug Fix - 16279
DataGrid wrong scaling in BC27
Description: Resolved an issue where the Document Central DataGrid in BC27 appeared cropped. This fix ensures the DataGrid displays correctly, providing a complete and accurate view.
Impact: Users will now experience an improved interface with the Document Central DataGrid displaying as intended, enhancing usability and visual clarity. This correction addresses the visual defect and prevents any confusion or inconvenience caused by the cropped view.
Created: October 15, 2025
Bug Fix - 16127
Email template selection opens specific template instead of full Core list
Description: Resolved an issue where selecting "Select from full list" in the Email Template section of Module Setup as a Contract Management Admin would incorrectly open a specific email template instead of the CORE Email Template full list.
Impact: Users will now be able to access the full list of CORE Email Templates as expected, improving navigation and functionality within the Module Setup for Contract Management. This fix enhances user experience by ensuring the correct template list is displayed, preventing confusion and streamlining administrative tasks.
Created: October 14, 2025
Bug Fix - 16122
Language selection wizard error when clicking "Next" despite language being selected.
Description: Fixed an issue in the Contract Management setup wizard where users received an error message stating they needed to select a language, even after selecting one. This error occurred during the initial use of the wizard.
Impact: Users can now successfully proceed through the language selection step in the Contract Management setup wizard without encountering the erroneous prompt. This resolves the setup interruption and enhances the user experience by allowing seamless configuration.
Created: October 14, 2025
Bug Fix - 16246
SIM_CORE Modern Preview Mission Permission
Description: Fixed a permission error that occurred when updating to the latest version of Document Central, which prevented the modern preview feature from working.
Impact: Users will now be able to use the modern preview feature without encountering permission errors, enhancing the overall functionality and user experience of Document Central.
Created: October 14, 2025
Bug Fix - 16212
Using an Action in the Datagrid deselects the current Selection
Description: Fixed an issue in the Datagrid where the selected document entry would be deselected after performing an action such as viewing or editing metadata. Now, the selected entry remains highlighted and selected during these operations, and will only be deselected if a new entry is added or removed.
Impact: Users will experience improved usability and consistency when interacting with document entries in the Datagrid. This fix resolves the issue of unexpected deselection, enhancing the overall user experience. The change ensures that only actions involving the addition or removal of entries will affect row selection, providing a more predictable and stable interaction.
Created: October 8, 2025
Bug Fix - 16193
CORE License server page mislabelled
Description: Fixed a bug where the CORE License Server page was incorrectly displayed in search results. The license server is product-specific and should only be accessible via the product page.
Impact: Users will no longer see the CORE License Server page in search results, ensuring that access is properly restricted to the relevant product page. This change enhances system security and user navigation.
Created: October 8, 2025
Bug Fix - 16216
Datagrid Upload does not work
Description: Fixed a bug in Document Central where clicking "Upload document" in the Datagrid did not initiate the upload process. This correction ensures that documents are uploaded as expected when the button is clicked.
Impact: Users can now successfully upload documents through the Datagrid interface, improving functionality and user experience. This resolves the issue of unresponsive upload actions, enhancing overall system reliability.
Created: October 7, 2025
Bug Fix - 16226
Permission for page Modern Preview is missing
Description: Fixed a permission error that occurred when updating to the latest version of Document Central, which prevented the modern preview feature from working as expected.
Impact: Users will now be able to utilize the modern preview feature without encountering permission errors, enhancing the overall user experience and functionality of Document Central.
Created: October 14, 2025
Bug Fix - 15993
Wrong characters in Firefox
Description: Fixed an issue where special German characters (ä,ö,ü,ß) were not displayed correctly in the Datagrid or Document when accessed using Firefox. This correction ensures proper rendering of these characters.
Impact: Users can now view German entries with special characters accurately in Firefox, improving readability and data integrity. This resolves previous display issues and enhances user experience.
Created: October 6, 2025
Bug Fix - 15814
Kosit Viewer cuts off at the bottom
Description: Resolved an issue where the Kosit Viewer was cut off at the bottom in the Übersicht tab, preventing the xml section from being visible. This fix applies to both the standalone Kosit Viewer (Legacy Preview) and the new Kosit Viewer Addon in the Modern Preview.
Impact: Users can now view the entire XML file without any sections being cut off in the Kosit Viewer, improving the usability and completeness of document previews. This enhancement ensures a consistent and accurate preview experience across both legacy and modern environments.
Created: September 26, 2025
Bug Fix - 16089
All User Relations to CORE User
Description: Corrected the table relationships for user-related fields in the Contract and Person Responsible, Participants, Observer, Responsible Person sections. All user-related fields now correctly reference the SIM_CORE User table instead of the user table.
Impact: This change ensures data consistency and integrity by aligning all user-related fields with the SIM_CORE User table. Users will experience improved accuracy in data handling and reporting, with resolved issues related to incorrect table references. No adverse side effects are expected from this update.
Created: September 23, 2025
Bug Fix - 16055
Slow CheckPermission Procedure
Description: Resolved an issue where opening a page with a Simova Factbox took an excessive amount of time when a large number of Security Groups were present. The procedure CheckPermission has been optimized to improve performance.
Impact: Users will experience significantly faster page load times when accessing pages with Simova Factboxes, especially in environments with numerous Security Groups. This enhancement improves overall system efficiency and user experience.
Created: September 17, 2025
Bug Fix - 15843
Confirm message for Development not working correctly
Description: Fixed a bug in the CORE Module Setup where the Confirm Dialog would accept any text input instead of only accepting the text "CONFIRM". This change ensures that the dialog functions as intended by validating the input correctly.
Created: September 12, 2025
Bug Fix - 15942
CheckValidMail Endloss Loop by valid Mails
Description: Fixed a bug in the user creation process on the users page. Previously, entering a contact email without spaces at the start and end caused an endless loop, freezing the session. This change ensures smooth user creation without errors.
Impact: Users can now create new users without encountering session freezes, improving the overall user experience and system stability.
Created: September 8, 2025
Bug Fix - 15915
Error when opening the Licensed User Page
Description: Resolved an indexing error that occurred when opening the Product Users page if a Business Central user exists without an Authentication Email and Contact Email. The error was caused by an invalid parameter value being outside the permissible range.
Impact: Users can now open the Product Users page without encountering errors, even if a Business Central user lacks an Authentication Email and Contact Email. This fix enhances system reliability and prevents disruptions due to incomplete user details.
Created: September 3, 2025
Bug Fix - 15840
Error when changing users to inactive with existing connector user licences
Description: Resolved an issue where users could not be set to inactive in the Business Central User Page if they were still licensed in a Connector app. This change ensures that users can now be properly deactivated without encountering errors related to active licenses in Connector apps.
Impact: Users will now be able to set individuals to inactive status without error messages, improving the user management experience. This fix enhances system functionality by allowing smoother transitions and management of user statuses within Connector apps, preventing disruptions caused by license-related errors.
Created: August 26, 2025
New Feature - 14898
Trail for Features
Try before you buy – Feature Trials are here
Experience premium features for 30 days, commitment-free
We’re excited to introduce Feature Trials, giving you the opportunity to explore and evaluate selected premium features before committing. Activate a trial directly from the License page and enjoy full access for 30 days – completely free.
How it works
Feature Trials let you test premium functionality in your live environment:
🆓 30-Day Free Trial – Activate and use selected features for 30 days at no cost.
⚠️ Automatic Renewal – If the trial is not cancelled before the 30 days are over, the feature will automatically renew and be invoiced according to your current plan.
📅 No Disruption – Once activated, you can work with the feature right away – no setup or migration needed.
🧩 Test What You Need – Choose which features you want to trial and evaluate them in your own workflow.
Easy Activation
To start a trial, go to the License page → Select a feature with trial availability → Click “Start Trial” → Done.
You can cancel any active trial from the same License page before the renewal date to avoid automatic billing.
Curious about what’s possible?
Try it today and explore powerful features – risk-free.
Created: July 31, 2025
New Feature - 15535
Multi-Field “Include In Query” Support
This feature introduces support for configuring multiple Include in Query fields within the Document Central Mapping.
This enhancement is necessary, for example, to uniquely upload documents to project tasks.
Key Changes:
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Metadata Information in Mapping: The mapping now indicates whether a metadata field is a primary key and if it is indexed in Document Central.
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Configurable Multiple Include in Query Fields: It is now possible to define more than one primary key field of the source table as Include in Query.
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Document No. with Multiple Primary Keys: When multiple primary keys are configured, the document number will include all "Include in Query" field", separated by commas.
For more information, please refer to our documentation about the Document Central Mapping.
Created: September 9, 2025
New Feature - 15537
Configurable Metadata Indexing to the Document Entries
This feature introduces new functionality for indexing metadata directly within the Document Entry table. Previously, metadata was stored in a separate table. Now, up to 25 metadata fields can be stored directly in the Document Entry table. This provides the following benefits:
- Enhanced Metadata Search: Option to search only on indexed fields, significantly improving performance.
- Improved Visibility: Indexed metadata can now be displayed directly in the Page View.
- New List Visualization: A new DataGrid visualization called List, where Document Entries can be filtered using standard Business Central filters.
- Optimized DataGrid: Only indexed metadata is shown, eliminating the need to filter against an external table.
- Flexible Indexing: Metadata can be indexed directly on the Metadata Page.
For more details, please refer to our Metadata Documentation.
Created: August 20, 2025
New Feature - 13812
Contract Management Extension
Contract Management Extension
We’re excited to introduce the new Contract Management Extension for Document Central — bringing structured, compliant, and automated handling of contracts directly within Business Central. This feature expands Document Central’s core document management capabilities with dedicated contract workflows and data management.
How it works
The Contract Management Extension enables users to create, store, and manage contracts efficiently with powerful tracking, automation, and compliance tools:
📑 Dedicated Contract Entries – Store and manage contracts separately within Document Central, linked to document libraries.
🧾 Contract-Specific Data – Capture essential information such as start/end dates, renewal terms, notice periods, responsible persons, contract value, type, and category.
⏰ Automatic Notifications – Receive timely reminders for upcoming renewals, expiring contracts, and required actions.
✅ Approval Workflows – Configure customizable approval and review flows for new or modified contracts.
🔒 Permission Control – Manage access securely with user-group-based permissions and redaction for sensitive data.
🖋️ Digital Signatures & Versioning – Support for electronic signatures and historical version tracking with metadata.
📊 Visual Indicators – Instantly see contract status and completeness in the Factbox (e.g., Draft, Active, Expiring, Terminated).
⚙️ Migration Support – Easily import existing contracts into the new structure with automated metadata enhancement.
Benefits
- Centralized and compliant contract management within Business Central.
- Reduced risk of missed renewals or incomplete contract data.
- Improved visibility and reporting across all contract lifecycles.
- Seamless integration with existing Document Central workflows.
Ready to take control of your contracts? Explore the full documentation to get started.
Created: October 23, 2025
New Feature - 15285
Power BI Report Embedding with Imported Datasets
Description: Introduced a new feature that allows users to add additional information for the powerBI. This enhancement was necessary to provide a more advanced power BI reports.
Impact: Users can now use more advanced power BI reports. This update resolves previous limitations regarding some advanced power BI reports does not work, such as analytical reports.
Created: August 14, 2025
Functional Upgrade - 15972
Renaming of tooltips and captions
Description: Corrected all tooltips and labels to ensure clarity and prevent issues with Weblate.
Impact: Users will experience improved understanding of tooltips and labels, enhancing overall user experience. This update ensures better communication and usability within the product.
Created: September 11, 2025