Data validation tools for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

AFD’s Business Central app is expanding beyond address lookup to provide additional data validation tools within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC).

Upcoming functionality includes Business Central email validation, Business Central phone validation, batch data cleansing, and bank validation for Business Central, including Confirmation of Payee checks.

These tools help organisations capture accurate customer, contact and payment information within BC, reducing errors and helping prevent fraud.

They extend AFD’s address lookup app into a broader set of data validation tools for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

View AFD Address Lookup for Business Central here.

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What Data Validation Tools Are Available in Business Central?

AFD’s Business Central data validation tools will extend beyond postcode lookup to help organisations maintain accurate contact and payment data across the platform.

These tools will operate directly within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and validate key data fields at the point of entry.

Available solutions via AFD’s native app will include:

Email validation for Business Central

Check email format and validity (that it’s live) when users enter or update records.

Phone validation for Business Central

Standardise and verify telephone numbers to ensure consistent formatting and usability.

Bank account validation in Business Central

Validate account details and support Confirmation of Payee processes where required.

Batch data cleansing within Business Central

Identify invalid or inconsistent records across your database and improve overall data quality.

Why Data Validation Matters in Business Central

Inaccurate data in Business Central can lead to failed communications, payment issues, duplicate records, and unreliable reporting.

By validating email, phone and bank details inside BC, organisations can:

  • Reduce bounced emails
  • Improve contact reliability
  • Lower fraud risk
  • Maintain cleaner customer and supplier records
  • Improve reporting confidence

Integrated Within the Business Central Environment

All validation tools run within the Business Central environment and align with standard BC field structures.

There is no need for external connectors or manual exports. Data is validated directly within the record being created or updated.

For organisations seeking a broader approach to data quality in Business Central, these tools provide a structured and supported way to maintain accurate records over time.

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