CASE STUDY · REPORTING

RDLC Reporting Toolkit for Business Central

A practical reporting workflow connecting AL report datasets with RDLC layouts, grouping, expressions and troubleshooting techniques.

Business CentralAL DevelopmentSolution Architecture

01 · Problem

Report issues often come from the boundary between the AL dataset and the RDLC layout. A report can compile successfully yet show missing, blank or incorrectly grouped data.

02 · Architecture

AL Report Object → Dataset → RDLC Layout → Rendered Report

Data mapping • Validation • Business logic • Error handling

03 · Implementation

  • Report dataitem and column design
  • RDLC grouping and expressions
  • Filters and request-page behavior
  • Layout troubleshooting
  • Reusable report-development checklist

04 · Development workflow

BuildDesign AL objects, APIs, datasets or UI extensions around clear responsibilities.
ValidateCheck data mapping, filters, payloads and edge cases before release.
TestExercise success paths, failures and integration boundaries.

05 · Technology stack

Business CentralALReportsRDLCReport BuilderDatasets

06 · Testing & quality

Validation focuses on expected data flow, empty or invalid inputs, integration failures and maintainability. The case study is presented as a Dynexal technical project and does not claim third-party production metrics.

07 · Result

A repeatable workflow for building and debugging Business Central reports, with the dataset and layout treated as one connected delivery pipeline.

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