Number Series

Definition

In the context of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, number series are automatically or manually generated identification numbers assigned to a data record, serving as a unique primary key. Number series are essential for the organized management and tracking of data records and are used across various types of data, including:

  • Master data (items, customers, vendors, contacts, etc.)
  • Postings (sales invoices, delivery notes, etc.)
  • Documents (purchase orders, sales orders, etc.)