Microsoft Dynamics NAV EDI Integration
Add EDI to Dynamics NAV without migrating to Business Central
Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Microsoft) requires third-party tooling for EDI order processing. OrderSync connects via direct API to sync EDI, PDF, and email orders as Microsoft Dynamics NAV sales records automatically. Most Microsoft Dynamics NAV integrations go live in 2 to 4 weeks.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV (formerly Navision, with NAV 2018 as its last release) is the predecessor to Dynamics 365 Business Central and remains in active use at thousands of companies that have not yet migrated. Many NAV users run heavily customized installations and face real migration barriers. They need EDI capability to meet retailer mandates without triggering a full Business Central upgrade project.
Who Uses Microsoft Dynamics NAV?
EDI Challenges for Microsoft Dynamics NAV Users
Microsoft Dynamics NAV users face specific challenges when they need to process EDI orders from retail trading partners:
Common Pain Points
- NAV has a built-in EDI module but it's undocumented and rarely production-ready without heavy customization
- Business Central migration has been planned for years but keeps getting delayed
- Retailer EDI mandates can't wait for the migration timeline
- Custom C/SIDE or AL extensions make any integration risky without careful planning
- PDF and email orders from smaller accounts sit outside NAV entirely
How OrderSync Integrates with Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Available today on any Microsoft Dynamics NAV deployment that can consume them: EDI 850 purchase orders over SFTP, with 855, 810, 856, and 997 on the same channel. A native connector is available on request and scoped per deployment: Dynamics NAV web services and OData v3/v4 API integration, or direct SQL-based integration for older versions. It would sync orders as NAV Sales Orders with customer and item reference matching against NAV master records.
Supported EDI Transactions
OrderSync processes the following ASC X12 transaction types and syncs them directly to Microsoft Dynamics NAV:
Why Microsoft Dynamics NAV Users Choose OrderSync
- EDI and multi-format orders reach NAV without requiring a Business Central migration
- Works with any NAV version that can import EDI orders, delivered as EDI 850 over SFTP
- Customer and item matching against data exported from NAV
- When the Business Central migration happens, the delivery target changes in OrderSync without renegotiating trading partners
- Protects retail relationships while the migration timeline extends
Microsoft Dynamics NAV + OrderSync vs Traditional EDI
| Capability | OrderSync + Microsoft Dynamics NAV | Traditional EDI Middleware |
|---|---|---|
| EDI Processing | Built-in, no separate translator | Requires EDI translator + VAN |
| PDF/Email Orders | AI-powered extraction | Not supported (EDI only) |
| Pricing Model | Flat monthly + per-order pricing | Per-document + VAN + monthly minimum |
| Implementation Time | 2-4 weeks | 2-6 months |
| Order Validation | Automatic against Microsoft Dynamics NAV data | Limited or manual |
Getting Started with Microsoft Dynamics NAV + OrderSync
Microsoft Dynamics NAV by Industry
Microsoft Dynamics NAV is commonly used in these industries. See how EDI works for each:
Common Challenges for Microsoft Dynamics NAV Users
How OrderSync Compares
See detailed comparisons with the EDI providers Microsoft Dynamics NAV users typically evaluate:
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Getting Orders Into Microsoft Dynamics NAV
The integration method, the transaction sets Microsoft Dynamics NAV handles, and where the order path usually breaks.
- The integration method, stated plainly
- Transaction sets supported, set by set
- Where Microsoft Dynamics NAV order intake usually goes wrong
- The order path from inbound document to sales order
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Connect Microsoft Dynamics NAV to OrderSync
Process EDI, PDF, and email orders directly into Microsoft Dynamics NAV. No VAN middleware. Implementation in weeks, not months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any NAV version that can import EDI orders, including NAV 2018, the last release before Business Central. A native connection through NAV web services or OData can be scoped per deployment for versions that support it.
Your trading partner connections stay on OrderSync unchanged. The delivery target changes from NAV to Business Central when you cut over. Your retailers see no disruption.
Yes. The standard setup delivers EDI 850 over SFTP to the EDI import you use with NAV, so no C/SIDE or AL code changes are needed. Mapping to custom tables and fields through web services would be part of a native connection, which can be scoped per deployment.