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Shortage On Demand Orders is an app for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central that helps you calculate shortage status on demand orders and production orders. You install it from Microsoft AppSource as a free 60-day trial, after which you buy it to keep using it.
You can install the app either directly from Business Central or from Microsoft AppSource. Once installed, you activate it through a notification inside Business Central and enter your email address to register.
After activation, you find the functionality by searching for Shortage On Demand Setup, calculate shortage status, and calculate production shortage status.
How to install Shortage On Demand Orders
You have two ways to get the app. You can find it on Microsoft AppSource, where you install a free trial that runs for 60 days. You can also find and install it directly from within your Business Central.
Once you have downloaded the free trial from AppSource, the app is available in your Business Central, ready for you to activate.
Activating the app and registering your email
In Business Central you activate Shortage On Demand Orders through a notification that pops up. You click it, and then you enter your email address so we know who you are.
The email registration relates to the trial period. After 60 days you have to buy the app if you want to continue using it. Once you have entered your email, you are done with the setup and ready to start using the app.
Getting started with the functionality
With the app up and running, you can search for the features you need. The functions include:
- Shortage On Demand Setup
- Calculate shortage status
- Calculate production shortage status
From there, the app is ready to go.
Q&A
How long is the free trial for Shortage On Demand Orders?
The free trial runs for 60 days. After that, you have to buy the app if you want to continue using it.
Where do I install Shortage On Demand Orders?
You can install it from Microsoft AppSource, or directly from within your Business Central.
Why do I have to enter my email address when activating the app?
You enter your email address during activation so we know who you are. This relates to the trial period, since you have to buy the app after 60 days to keep using it.
How do I find the functionality after installing the app?
You search in Business Central for Shortage On Demand Setup, calculate shortage status, or calculate production shortage status.