Dynamics GP to Business Central - 90-Day Rapid Start Fit Assessment

Organizations running Microsoft Dynamics GP often want to modernize finance using Microsoft cloud ERP but are unsure whether a fast, scoped transition is realistic for their environment.

The Dynamics GP to Business Central 90-Day Rapid Start Fit Assessment is a guided working session designed to answer one key question:

Is a 90-day, fixed-scope transition from Dynamics GP to Business Central a realistic fit for your organization?

This assessment provides clarity before any implementation commitment is made, helping finance and IT leaders evaluate scope, readiness, and next steps while remaining aligned with the Microsoft ecosystem.

Who This Is For

This assessment is designed for organizations that:

• Are currently running Microsoft Dynamics GP
• Want to modernize finance using Microsoft cloud technology
• Prefer a defined scope and timeline before expanding ERP functionality
• Need a clear path forward without committing to a broad, multi-phase ERP program

This assessment is not intended for:

• Net-new ERP buyers without GP
• Highly customized, multi-entity ERP transformations
• Organizations seeking a full enterprise-wide deployment in phase one

Common Challenges We Address

Many GP finance teams experience:

• Increasing manual work and spreadsheet reliance
• Limited real-time financial visibility
• Difficulty supporting growth with existing systems
• Dependence on specialized GP knowledge that is harder to maintain

The Fit Assessment is designed to determine whether a 90-Day Rapid Start can realistically reduce these pressures while maintaining operational continuity.

What the Fit Assessment Evaluates

Phase 1: Scope and Readiness Review We assess your current Dynamics GP environment to understand complexity, usage patterns, and constraints.

• Review of current GP environment and finance workflows
• Validation of functional and data scope assumptions
• Alignment on success criteria and readiness indicators

Phase 2: Business Central Fit Evaluation We evaluate how core finance requirements would map to Business Central within a defined, 90-day scope.

• Review of core financial areas including GL, AP, AR, and cash management
• Assessment of chart of accounts and dimension alignment
• Evaluation of security and role structure considerations

Phase 3: Data Complexity Assessment We assess data structure and migration considerations to determine feasibility within a fixed timeline.

• Review of historical and open financial data requirements
• Assessment of data quality, validation, and migration feasibility
• Evaluation of testing and parallel run considerations

Phase 4: Go-Live Readiness and Risk Review We evaluate organizational readiness and operational considerations required for a successful transition.

• Review of user readiness and training needs
• Identification of go-live readiness considerations
• Definition of post-go-live transition considerations

Outcomes After completing the assessment, you will receive:

• A clear go-or-no-go recommendation for the 90-Day Rapid Start
• Defined scope boundaries and assumptions
• Visibility into potential risks or constraints
• A recommended path forward aligned to your environment

Why Crestwood Associates

• Microsoft partner with deep experience supporting GP and Business Central
• Proven, finance-first implementation methodology refined across multiple GP to Business Central transitions
• Advisory-led approach focused on outcomes, not just deployment

Request a 90-Day Rapid Start Fit Assessment Schedule a short working session to determine whether a 90-day, fixed-scope approach makes sense for your Dynamics GP environment.