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Unify Your ERPs: Seamless Dynamics GP & NAV Integration

Bridge the gap between Dynamics GP and Dynamics NAV with a powerful iPaaS, automating workflows, harmonizing data, and accelerating your financial operations. Achieve real-time visibility and operational excellence.

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The Challenge

The Challenge of Disconnected Dynamics GP & NAV Systems

Operating with separate Dynamics GP and Dynamics NAV instances often leads to significant operational bottlenecks, data inconsistencies, and a lack of unified visibility. These challenges hinder efficient decision-making and inflate operational costs.

  • Manual data entry and reconciliation between systems.
  • Inconsistent customer, vendor, and item master data.
  • Delayed financial close cycles due to disparate GLs.
  • Lack of real-time visibility into consolidated business performance.
  • Error-prone intercompany transaction processing.
  • High IT overhead for custom, brittle point-to-point integrations.
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The Solution

Seamless Dynamics GP & NAV Integration with an Intelligent iPaaS

Our powerful iPaaS solution provides the essential bridge between Dynamics GP and Dynamics NAV, automating complex data flows and business processes. By leveraging pre-built connectors, low-code capabilities, and AI-driven intelligence, we transform your disconnected ERPs into a cohesive, high-performing enterprise ecosystem.

  • Bi-directional Data Synchronization for Master Data.
  • Automated Workflow Orchestration for Financial Processes.
  • Real-time Event-Driven Integration.
  • Visual Low-Code/No-Code Workflow Designer.
  • AI-Powered Data Mapping and Anomaly Detection.
Implementation Timeline

Go live with Dynamics GP + Dynamics NAV in as little as 2–4 weeks.

A proven, repeatable implementation approach that minimizes risk while getting your team to value quickly.

1

Access Enabled

Secure connections established to both Dynamics GP and Dynamics NAV, with credentials and environments confirmed.

2

Configuration & Mapping

Field mappings, business rules, and workflows configured using visual tools and pre-built templates.

3

Go Live

Launch production-ready integration with monitoring, alerting, and support in place—typically within 2–4 weeks.

Time to Value

2–4 weeks

Typical implementation window from access granted to production go-live for most Dynamics GP + Dynamics NAV deployments.

Project Phases

Discovery
Configure & Map
Validate
Launch

Engagement Model

Guided by Clarity experts with your team involved at key milestones.

Comprehensive Solution Details

  • Bi-directional Data Synchronization for Master Data.
  • Automated Workflow Orchestration for Financial Processes.
  • Real-time Event-Driven Integration.
  • Visual Low-Code/No-Code Workflow Designer.
  • AI-Powered Data Mapping and Anomaly Detection.
  • Centralized Monitoring and Error Handling.
  • Scalable & Secure Cloud-Native Architecture.

Dynamics GP & NAV Integration: Technical Deep Dive

Our iPaaS solution provides a robust, API-first framework for integrating Dynamics GP and NAV. We leverage the strengths of each ERP's connectivity options while abstracting complexities, enabling seamless and secure data exchange.

Data Flow Steps

Connection & Authentication: Securely connect to Dynamics GP via Web Services (SOAP) or eConnect, and to Dynamics NAV via OData/SOAP Web Services. Utilize dedicated service accounts with least-privilege access and secure credential management.

Event Detection/Polling: Implement change data capture mechanisms. For GP, this might involve polling specific tables for updates or using Web Services for new records. For NAV, OData feeds are polled for changes or specific events.

Data Extraction: Extract relevant entities (e.g., Customer, Item, GL Transaction) from the source ERP, retrieving only necessary fields to optimize performance.

Data Transformation & Mapping: Utilize the iPaaS's visual mapping canvas to transform and normalize data schemas between GP's and NAV's distinct data structures. Apply business rules, enrich data, and handle data type conversions.

Validation & Deduplication: Implement AI-assisted data validation and deduplication logic to ensure data quality before writing to the target ERP. Flag and route anomalies for human review.

Data Loading: Insert or update records in the target ERP using its native APIs. For GP, this means eConnect or Web Services; for NAV, OData/SOAP endpoints.

Error Handling & Monitoring: Implement robust error handling with retry mechanisms, dead-letter queues, and real-time alerts. Monitor the entire integration flow from a centralized dashboard.

Data Touchpoints

Dynamics GP: Sales Order (SOPHDRWORK, SOPLINEWORK), Customer (RM00101), Item (IV00101), Vendor (PM00200), Purchase Order (POP10100), Payables Transaction (PM10000), General Ledger Transaction (GL20000, GL30000), Payment (PM10300, RM10101), Inventory Transfer (IV30300), Employee (UPR00100)
Dynamics NAV: Customer, Vendor, Item, Sales Order, Purchase Order, Sales Invoice, Payment (Cash Receipt Journal), General Ledger Entry, Shipment (Sales Shipment Header/Lines), Resource

"Dynamics GP (Source) -> iPaaS (Extract, Transform, Validate, Orchestrate) -> Dynamics NAV (Target) | Dynamics NAV (Source) -> iPaaS (Extract, Transform, Validate, Orchestrate) -> Dynamics GP (Target)"

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing for Dynamics GP + Dynamics NAV.

Start with a single integration pair and scale as your business grows—without surprise fees or transaction penalties.

Connect™ Plan

Clarity Connect

$595 /mo

Billed annually • Includes one production integration pair

  • Unlimited transactions and API calls within fair-use limits.
  • Visual workflow designer and reusable mapping templates.
  • Monitoring, alerting, and access to Clarity’s support team.
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Innovative & Robust

How Middleware Integration Works

Benefits of Integrating Dynamics GP

Integrating Dynamics GP fosters greater efficiency and data accuracy. Automate your critical business processes to deliver consistently outstanding results.

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Data Mapping

Key Entities & Intelligent Mapping for GP-NAV Integration

Our iPaaS provides granular control over entity synchronization, allowing for precise field-level mapping and transformation between Dynamics GP and NAV. AI-assisted mapping simplifies this complex process, ensuring data integrity.

Customer

Master record for all customer information. Essential for sales, invoicing, and accounts receivable in both ERPs.

Dynamics GP Fields

CUSTNMBR CUSTNAME ADRSCODE ADDRESS1 CITY STATE ZIPCODE PHONE1 EMAIL CUSTCLAS

Dynamics NAV Fields

No. Name Address City Post Code Country/Region Code Phone No. E-Mail Customer Posting Group

Mapping Notes

Requires careful mapping of Customer ID ('CUSTNMBR' to 'No.'), address fields (handling concatenation/splitting), and customer classification/posting groups. Deduplication logic is critical to prevent duplicate customer records.

Next Steps

See Dynamics GP + Dynamics NAV integration in action.

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Real-World Applications

Integration Use Cases

Explore how the integration behaves in real business scenarios, with clearly defined steps, outcomes, and execution patterns.

Intercompany Journal Entry Automation

For organizations with multiple subsidiaries running both Dynamics GP and NAV, automate the creation and posting of intercompany journal entries. This ensures balanced books across entities and streamlines the consolidation process.

Integration Steps:

  1. 0 A GL transaction is posted in Dynamics GP (e.g., intercompany expense).
  2. 1 The iPaaS detects the new GL entry via GP Web Services.
  3. 2 Data is extracted, transformed to match NAV's GL schema, and marked as intercompany.
  4. 3 A corresponding journal entry is automatically created and posted in Dynamics NAV via OData.
  5. 4 Confirmation or error alerts are sent to the finance team.

Business Outcome

Accelerated financial close, reduced manual data entry errors for intercompany transactions, improved auditability.

Frequency

Real-time or Near Real-time (e.g., every 15 minutes)

Business Value

Key Integration Benefits

Discover the strategic advantages and business value of seamless integration between your systems.

Achieve Real-time Financial Visibility
Gain a consolidated view of financial performance across all entities, accelerating the financial close process by automating GL entry synchronization and intercompany reconciliations between GP and NAV.
Ensure Master Data Consistency
Synchronize customer, vendor, and item master data across Dynamics GP and NAV, eliminating data duplication and ensuring a single source of truth for all critical business information.
Automate Intercompany Processes
Automate the posting and reconciliation of intercompany transactions between your GP and NAV instances, significantly reducing manual effort and error rates.
Reduce Operational Costs
Minimize the need for manual data entry, reconciliation, and custom integration development, leading to substantial cost savings and improved operational efficiency.
Enhance Business Agility
Respond faster to market changes and new business requirements with a flexible, low-code integration platform that allows rapid deployment and modification of workflows.
Improve Data Quality & Compliance
Leverage AI-driven validation and robust error handling to ensure data integrity and maintain compliance with financial regulations across both ERP systems.
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Achieve Real-time Financial Visibility

30% Faster Financial Close

📋 What You Get

Gain a consolidated view of financial performance across all entities, accelerating the financial close process by automating GL entry synchronization and intercompany reconciliations between GP and NAV.

💼 Business Impact

This benefit directly contributes to 30% improvement in Faster Financial Close, enabling your team to focus on high-value strategic initiatives.

Technical Documentation

API Endpoints & Data Logic

Technical details for developers and architects.

Method Endpoint Purpose
POST /Dynamics/GPService/SOPService.svc Create, update, or retrieve Sales Orders, Invoices, and Returns in GP.
POST /Dynamics/GPService/CustomerService.svc Manage customer master records in GP.
POST /Dynamics/GPService/InventoryService.svc Access and modify inventory item master data, quantities, and pricing in GP.
POST /Dynamics/GPService/VendorService.svc Create, update, and retrieve vendor master records in GP.
POST /Dynamics/GPService/POPService.svc Manage Purchase Orders and receipts in GP.
POST /Dynamics/GPService/GLService.svc Post general ledger transactions and retrieve account balances in GP.

⚡ Transformation Logic

  • ID Mapping: Cross-reference tables to map internal IDs (e.g., GP's CUSTNMBR to NAV's No.) and ensure consistency.
  • Address Standardization: Parse and reformat address fields to match the target system's structure.
  • Unit of Measure Conversion: Convert UoM codes/descriptions between systems if they differ.
  • GL Account Mapping: Complex lookup rules to map segmented GP GL accounts to NAV's GL account structure.
  • Date/Time Formatting: Ensure consistent date and time formats across both ERPs.
  • Conditional Logic: Apply transformations only if certain conditions are met (e.g., only sync customers from a specific class).

🛡️ Error Handling

  • API rate limit exceeded (handled by iPaaS throttling).
  • Invalid data format (caught by AI validation and routed to dead-letter queue).
  • Network connectivity issues (handled by retry logic).
  • Business logic violations (e.g., posting to a closed GL period - flagged for manual review).
  • Duplicate record creation (prevented by idempotency and deduplication logic).
Support & Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about integration implementation, security, and best practices.

General FAQs

▸ Why integrate Dynamics GP and Dynamics NAV when they are both Microsoft ERPs?
While both are Microsoft ERPs, they have distinct architectures, data models, and API interfaces. Organizations often run both due to acquisitions, specific regional requirements, or legacy systems. Integrating them via an iPaaS is crucial for achieving unified financial reporting, master data consistency, and streamlining intercompany operations that would otherwise be manual and error-prone.

Technical FAQs

▸ What are the primary integration methods used for Dynamics GP and NAV?
For Dynamics GP, we primarily leverage its Web Services (SOAP-based for common business objects) and eConnect (a .NET library for programmatic access). For Dynamics NAV, we utilize its Web Services, which include OData (for RESTful access) and SOAP endpoints. Our iPaaS abstracts these differences, providing consistent connectivity.

Customization FAQs

▸ Can I synchronize custom fields between Dynamics GP and NAV?
Absolutely. Our iPaaS platform supports the synchronization of custom fields in both Dynamics GP and NAV. The visual mapping interface allows you to easily discover, map, and transform these custom fields, ensuring all your critical business data is consistently updated across both ERPs.
▸ What if one of our Dynamics systems has extensive customizations?
Our iPaaS is designed to handle customized Dynamics GP and NAV environments. It can discover custom fields and modified entities through their respective APIs. The visual mapping tools allow you to incorporate these customizations into your integration flows, ensuring your unique business processes are fully supported.

AI Capabilities FAQs

▸ How does AI help with Dynamics GP and NAV integration?
AI significantly enhances GP-NAV integration by providing intelligent mapping suggestions, proactively detecting anomalies in financial transactions, validating data quality against business rules, and categorizing integration errors for faster resolution. This reduces manual effort and improves overall data integrity.

Data Management FAQs

▸ What kind of data transformation is typically needed between GP and NAV?
Common transformations include mapping segmented GL account numbers from GP to NAV's structure, standardizing address formats, converting item unit of measures, and handling different numbering series for customers and vendors. The iPaaS's visual transformation engine simplifies these complex tasks.

Security FAQs

▸ How do you ensure data security during GP-NAV integration?
Security is paramount. We employ end-to-end encryption (TLS 1.2+) for all data in transit, and data at rest within the iPaaS is encrypted (AES-256). We enforce least-privilege access for integration user accounts in both ERPs, use secure credential vaults, and maintain comprehensive audit trails for compliance and data protection.

Use Cases FAQs

▸ Can this solution handle intercompany financial consolidations?
Yes, intercompany financial consolidation is a core use case. The integration automates the transfer and posting of General Ledger entries and intercompany transactions between GP and NAV, significantly streamlining your financial close process and providing a unified view for reporting.
Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing for Dynamics GP + Dynamics NAV.

Start with a single integration pair and scale as your business grows—without surprise fees or transaction penalties.

Connect™ Plan

Clarity Connect

$599 /mo

Billed annually • Includes one production integration pair

  • Unlimited transactions and API calls within fair-use limits.
  • Visual workflow designer and reusable mapping templates.
  • Monitoring, alerting, and access to Clarity’s support team.
View full pricing & options
Next Steps

See Dynamics GP + Dynamics NAV integration in action.

Explore a guided demo, start a sandbox integration, or speak directly with our solution architects about your specific use cases.

Start Free Trial Request Live Demo