Get Order Lines” action on Purchase Invoices - Business Central Wave 1 2026 (v28)

Microsoft continues to refine the day-to-day usability of Dynamics 365 Business Central, and sometimes it’s the smaller enhancements that make the biggest difference.

One such improvement coming in Wave 1 2026 (v28) is the introduction of the “Get Order Lines” action on Purchase Invoices—a feature that significantly improves flexibility in the invoice matching process.

🔄 Moving Beyond Receipt-Based Limitations

Traditionally, invoice matching in Business Central has been closely tied to receipts. While this ensures control and accuracy, it can sometimes limit flexibility in real-world scenarios.

With this new enhancement, that restriction is relaxed.

Users can now:

• Pull in purchase order lines that are received but not yet invoiced

• Even include lines that are not received yet
  

This shift allows finance and procurement teams to handle invoices more practically, especially in cases where the physical receipt and invoicing timelines do not align perfectly.

🧾 More Flexible Matching Experience

One of the most impactful changes is the ability to match:

• A single invoice linewith

• Multiple purchase order lines
  

And this works regardless of whether receipts exist or not.

This means users are no longer forced into rigid matching structures and can instead reflect real-world supplier invoicing scenarios more accurately.

👀 Better Visibility and Control

The enhancement also introduces improved transparency during the matching process.

• When receipts exist, users can view all relevant receipt details directly

• When receipts do not exist, matching can still be done directly against purchase order lines
  

Additionally, users can access the “Matched Order Lines” page:

• From the invoice header

• Or directly from individual invoice lines
  

From here, they can:

• Review matched lines

• Adjust quantities

• Add or remove lines

• Analyze price and amount differences
  

To further improve traceability, purchase order lines now include a “Matched Invoice Lines” field, giving users clear visibility into how invoicing is linked.

💼 Why This Matters

This enhancement may seem small at first glance, but its impact is very practical.

• Reduces dependency on strict process sequencing

• Supports real-world business scenarios

• Improves user efficiency in invoice processing

• Enhances transparency between procurement and finance

In short, it makes the system work more like the business, instead of forcing the business to adapt to the system.

🗓️ Availability

This feature is expected to be available as part of Dynamics 365 Business Central Wave 1 2026 (v28), with general availability planned for April 2026.

🏁 Final Thought

Enhancements like these reinforce an important principle:

Great ERP systems evolve not just by adding features, but by improving everyday usability.