Ready to Move from Dynamics GP to Acumatica? We've Done It Hundreds of Times.
Microsoft has announced end of mainstream support for Dynamics GP in 2029. That deadline is closer than it looks, and the businesses that start their migration now are the ones that do it on their terms rather than under pressure. Xcellerated Solutions migrates manufacturers, distributors, and construction companies from Dynamics GP to Acumatica with full data preservation and a process that does not disrupt your operation.
ERP EXPERIENCE
Why Dynamics GP Users Are Making the Switch to Acumatica
Microsoft Dynamics GP has served mid-market businesses well for decades. It is a capable on-premise ERP with a large installed base and a well-understood feature set. But two things have changed that are forcing the conversation.
First, Microsoft has announced it is ending mainstream support for Dynamics GP in 2029. After that date, the platform will no longer receive feature updates, and security patches will be limited. Businesses still running GP after the deadline will be carrying a system that is falling further behind every year.
Second, the world your business operates in today requires cloud access, open integrations, and reporting visibility that GP was not designed to provide. Your team needs to work from anywhere. Your tools need to connect without a custom integration for every link. Your leadership team needs reports that do not require someone to export data and rebuild a spreadsheet every time they ask a question.
Acumatica is cloud-native. It was not adapted from a desktop system. It was built for the browser, updates automatically, and connects to the tools your business already runs through an open API. For businesses on GP today, it is the most direct path to a modern ERP without the disruption of a platform that was not designed for how mid-market businesses operate now.
The right time to start the conversation is before the 2029 deadline creates urgency. Migrations take three to six months. Businesses that wait until 2028 will be competing for implementation partners alongside every other GP customer doing the same thing at the same time.
What We Move From Dynamics GP to Acumatica
A GP migration covers more than financial data. Here is what a standard engagement includes:
- Chart of accounts structure and historical general ledger balances
- Customer and vendor master records with full contact, billing, and payment history
- Open accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions at cutover
- Inventory items, cost history, and on-hand quantities across all locations
- Open purchase orders and sales orders at the time of cutover
- Fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
- Historical transaction data going back as far as your team needs for reporting
- Custom fields and modified forms mapped to their Acumatica equivalents
GP customizations require particular attention. Many GP installations have years of Modifier and Report Writer customizations, third-party add-ons, and business logic built into the system. We document each one during discovery and make a deliberate decision about how to handle it in Acumatica, whether to configure it natively, build a custom extension, or retire it because Acumatica handles it out of the box.
Industries We Migrate Off Dynamics GP
We help GP users move into Acumatica with industry-specific configuration, cleaner workflows, and live operational data across finance, inventory, projects, and production.
How We Run the Dynamics GP to Acumatica Migration
We manage the full GP to Acumatica migration process, from data audit and mapping to configuration, parallel testing, go-live, and post-launch support.
Discovery and GP Data Audit
Discovery and GP Data Audit We document your GP installation in full, including database structure, customizations, third-party integrations, report inventory, and data volume. The output is a migration scope document that both teams review before work begins.
Data Mapping and Transformation
GP and Acumatica store data differently. We build the transformation logic that maps every GP table to its Acumatica equivalent, handles exceptions, and documents the plan for GP-specific data structures without a direct Acumatica mapping.
Acumatica Configuration
We configure Acumatica for your specific business before your team touches it. Chart of accounts, approval workflows, reporting, integrations, and required customizations are all in place before go-live.
Parallel Operation
We run GP and Acumatica in parallel through an agreed period. Your team processes real transactions in both systems, so discrepancies surface here instead of after cutover.
Go-Live and Post-Launch Support
Cutover is planned and supported. Post-launch support is included in the engagement because the first 30 to 60 days after go-live are when edge cases surface.
Manufacturing
GP manufacturers moving to Acumatica get native production order management, BOM, MRP, and shop floor control. For teams running GP beside a separate MRP tool, Acumatica brings manufacturing and financials into one platform.
Distribution
GP distributors moving to Acumatica get native warehouse management, EDI, demand-driven replenishment, and multi-location inventory visibility. Teams can manage orders, stock, and fulfillment from one live system.
Construction
GP construction companies moving to Acumatica get native job costing, AIA billing, change order management, and subcontractor management. These workflows are handled inside Acumatica without relying on GP workarounds or third-party tools.
Why Businesses Choose Xcellerated Solutions For Their GP Migration
Xcellerated Solutions is an Acumatica Certified Partner based in Kaysville, Utah. We have been running ERP migrations for over 20 years, including migrations from Dynamics GP for manufacturers, distributors, and construction companies.
Dynamics GP Migration Expertise Built Into the Process
We understand GP data structures, customizations, third-party add-ons, and reporting complexity. That helps us scope the migration accurately from the start, instead of finding major issues after the project begins.
- GP Data Structure Knowledge
- Customization Review
- Accurate Migration Scoping
- Same Team Through Go-Live
Frequently Asked Questions About Migrating From Dynamics GP to Acumatica
Microsoft has announced end of mainstream support for Dynamics GP in September 2029. After that date, the platform will not receive feature updates. Extended support, which covers security patches only, is scheduled through 2031. For practical purposes, businesses should plan their migration well before 2029, implementation timelines of three to six months mean the planning conversation needs to start at least a year before your target go-live date.
Yes. A standard migration covers your chart of accounts, customer and vendor records, open transactions, inventory, fixed assets, and historical data going back as far as your reporting requirements call for. GP customizations and third-party integrations are documented during discovery with a plan for each one before the migration begins.
Most migrations take between three and six months from scoping to go-live. Simpler GP installations with a single entity and limited customizations land at the shorter end. Complex installations with multiple entities, extensive Modifier customizations, or deep third-party integrations take longer. We scope the timeline during discovery based on your specific GP environment.
Yes. Mid-year migrations are common and do not require waiting for a fiscal year-end. We handle the open period data as part of the migration scope and ensure that your historical data is accessible in Acumatica for period comparisons. The timing of cutover is typically planned around a month-end or quarter-end to minimize the volume of open transactions that need to move.
Cost depends on the size of your GP installation, the number of entities, the volume of customizations, and the Acumatica modules being configured. Two GP customers with similar headcount can have very different migration scopes depending on what has been built into their GP installation over time. A scoping call is the right starting point for an accurate estimate.
Both are common destinations for GP migrations. Business Central is the natural Microsoft path and makes sense for businesses already deeply invested in the Microsoft ecosystem. Acumatica is cloud-native with a stronger track record in manufacturing and distribution, a more open API, and consumption-based pricing that advantages businesses with large teams. The right choice depends on your industry, your tech stack, and which platform your implementation partner knows well enough to configure correctly.
Start Your GP Migration Conversation Now
The 2029 deadline is real and the migration window is open. Book a free 30-minute assessment with our team and we will look at your GP environment, your go-live target, and your business requirements. You will leave with a clear picture of what the migration would involve and what it would cost.
No pitch deck. No proposal until you ask for one.