What is Dynamics GP?
Dynamics GP, originally known as Great Plains, is Microsoft's long-standing on-premises ERP system for small and mid-sized businesses, covering financials, purchasing, inventory and payroll. Microsoft has announced plans to retire the product and directs GP customers toward Dynamics 365 Business Central in the cloud.
Why it matters for your business
Companies still on GP face shrinking support and integration options, so planning a migration early gives time to clean data and redesign processes instead of rushing.
A manufacturer running GP on an in-house server maps its chart of accounts, open payables and item records to Business Central and runs both systems in parallel for a month-end close.