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PROJECT-DRIVEN ERP MODERNIZATION

Migrating Microsoft Dynamics SL (Solomon) to Dynamics 365 Business Central

Retain project accounting precision, eliminate legacy SQL server dependency, and migrate Solomon workloads to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Cloud.

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  • Solomon Project Accounting
  • Multi-Company Financial Consolidation
  • Cloud Web Services Modernization
  • Job Costing & Time Entry
  • Azure SQL Security
STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE

The Dynamics SL End-of-Life Reality: Modernizing Legacy Solomon ERP

Strategic Imperative: Microsoft has transitioned Dynamics SL (formerly Solomon) to extended support, leaving project-centric enterprises without product enhancements, security updates, or modern cloud integrations.

For decades, project-driven professional services firms, government contractors, and specialty construction companies relied on Microsoft Dynamics SL (Solomon Software) for its unparalleled project accounting, multi-company ledger consolidation, and job costing capabilities. However, with mainstream support discontinued and extended support concluding, organizations face escalating risks from outdated on-premise SQL servers, unsupported Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) customizations, and lack of mobile accessibility.

Routeget Dynamics SL Modernization Practice provides an enterprise migration blueprint to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics 365 Project Operations. We preserve the nuanced project accounting, revenue recognition, and indirect cost allocation rules that made Dynamics SL legendary, while translating them into modern, cloud-native ERP workflows.

Our specialized data migration tooling extracts historical general ledger transactions, project master records, vendor histories, and open work-in-progress (WIP) balances cleanly, allowing professional services organizations to modernize their financial backbone without disrupting project deliveries or client invoicing.

CORE ARCHITECTURAL PILLARS

Dynamics SL to D365 Modernization Capabilities

Four pillars ensuring complete functional continuity and modern cloud scalability.

Project Accounting

Advanced Project & Job Costing Modernization

Translating Solomon project controller structures into modern Dynamics 365 Business Central job accounting.

Pillar 01 Scope & Governance
Time & Billing

Mobile Time Entry, Expense & Flexible Invoicing

Replacing clunky desktop timesheets with modern browser and mobile time capture apps.

Pillar 02 Scope & Governance
Financials

Multi-Entity Financials & Dimensions

Modernizing sub-accounts, intercompany transactions, and management reporting.

Pillar 03 Scope & Governance
GovCon & DCAA

Government Contracting & DCAA Compliance Governance

Maintaining strict FAR/CAS compliance and audit trails for federal contractors.

Pillar 04 Scope & Governance
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & SLA COMMITMENTS

Detailed Architecture Specifications & Delivery Governance

Comprehensive functional requirements, implementation guardrails, and enterprise SLA obligations across all operating pillars.

Advanced Project & Job Costing Modernization — Detailed Specifications

  • Job Task & Cost Element Hierarchy: Mapping Dynamics SL project/task/account combinations into modern D365 Job Tasks.
  • Indirect Cost Allocation & Rates: Replicating provisional vs. final indirect cost allocation formulas and burden calculations.
  • Work in Progress (WIP) Recognition: Supporting Cost Value, Sales Value, Percentage of Completion, and Completed Contract methods.
  • Multi-Currency Project Ledgers: Seamless revaluation and consolidation across international project operations.

Mobile Time Entry, Expense & Flexible Invoicing — Detailed Specifications

  • Mobile Time & Expense Capture: Cloud-native timesheet submission with automated managerial approval workflows.
  • Custom Billing Rule Engines: Supporting Time & Materials, Fixed Fee, Milestone, Cost-Plus, and Not-to-Exceed contracts.
  • Automated Invoice Preview & Dispatch: Generating branded PDF invoices with attached supporting expense receipts.
  • Resource Scheduling & Capacity: Visual dispatch boards matching resource skill sets and billable availability.

Multi-Entity Financials & Dimensions — Detailed Specifications

  • FlexKey Sub-Account Translation: Converting rigid Dynamics SL FlexKey segments into flexible, unlimited D365 Dimensions.
  • Intercompany Due-To / Due-From: Automated posting of intercompany balancing entries across distinct legal entities.
  • Electronic Banking & ACH: Native integration with banking gateways for positive pay, ACH disbursements, and bank reconciliations.
  • Financial Reporting & Analytics: Deploying pre-built Power BI corporate financial statements replacing legacy FRx/Management Reporter.

Government Contracting & DCAA Compliance Governance — Detailed Specifications

  • DCAA Audit Trail Compliance: Strict immutable transaction logs documenting all labor time modifications and approvals.
  • Allowable vs. Unallowable Cost Sorting: Automated segregation of unallowable expenses under FAR 31 cost principles.
  • Schedule of Direct & Indirect Costs: Automated reporting supporting annual Incurred Cost Electronically (ICE) submissions.
  • Subcontractor Tier Compliance: Complete tracking of certified payroll, subcontract agreements, and retainage.
DELIVERY METHODOLOGY

Routeget XDRI™ Dynamics SL Migration Framework

Our structured methodology ensuring financial reconcilability and flawless project continuity.

Phase 01: Project Ledger & Customization Audit

Auditing Dynamics SL database versions, Quick Query definitions, custom VBA screens, and subaccount segments.

Phase 02: Dimension & Workflow Mapping

Establishing Dynamics 365 Business Central chart of accounts, dimension schemas, and project billing rules.

Phase 03: Migration Rehearsals & Reconciliations

Conducting trial data migrations, trial balance cross-checks, and project-by-project WIP reconciliations.

Phase 04: Production Cutover & Team Retraining

Executing weekend financial cutover, timesheet handoff, and providing tailored training for project accountants.

QUANTIFIABLE IMPACT

Measurable Business Outcomes & Performance Metrics

Quantifiable operational enhancements achieved through disciplined architecture, automated governance, and cloud optimization.

Operational Efficiency Gain
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Reduction in manual processing workflows across business units

Platform Availability SLA
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Enterprise cloud reliability backed by multi-region redundancy

Faster Decision Cycles
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Accelerated turnaround through unified real-time data models

Audit & Compliance Trail
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End-to-end immutability across regulatory and financial records

EXECUTIVE FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions: Dynamics SL Cloud Modernization

Key technical answers for finance leaders evaluating the transition away from Microsoft Dynamics SL.

Dynamics SL utilized fixed FlexKey subaccounts (e.g., Company-Division-Department). In Dynamics 365 Business Central, these are converted into ‘Dimensions’. Dimensions provide far greater reporting power without cluttering your chart of accounts, allowing you to analyze financial data across unlimited operational attributes.
Yes. Dynamics 365 Business Central provides native iOS and Android apps as well as responsive web browser access, empowering employees to log hours, attach receipt photos, and submit approvals from any location.
We configure Dynamics 365 Business Central with proven GovCon extensions that enforce strict DCAA audit rules, including immutable time entry logs, mandatory change reason documentation, labor distribution reporting, and indirect rate pools compliant with FAR/CAS regulations.
No. Routeget migrates opening trial balances, vendor/customer balances, and active project WIP details into Business Central, while staging detailed multi-year transactional history in an accessible Azure SQL data warehouse for ongoing reporting and audit defense.
ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATION

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