Streamlining Sales Order Allocation with Microsoft Dynamics GP

Posted on: July 17, 2025 | By: Page Wildridge | Microsoft Dynamics GP

Despite Microsoft’s latest updates about their on premise ERP, Microsoft Dynamics GP, the software is still highly customizable and can be taken advantage of by users. Dynamics GP offers businesses a powerful way to manage inventory through its flexible and intelligent sales order allocation system. In this blog, we will cover sales order allocation within Dynamics GP and what users can get out of it. 

Flexible Timing and Simple Setup 

Allocation within GP ensures that inventory is reserved for specific sales orders, preventing those items from being accidentally used elsewhere. This capability is essential for companies that need to deliver on time without running into inventory shortages or fulfillment surprises. One of the standout strengths of Dynamics GP is the flexibility it provides in allocation. Depending on your workflow, you can allocate inventory immediately as each item is entered on a sales order, by document or batch, or only when the order is ready to be invoiced. 

Managing Fulfillment, Allocation, and Backorders 

Microsoft Dynamics GP provides flexible control over sales order allocation and fulfillment, allowing businesses to reserve inventory in advance and fulfill it separately based on their workflow needs. This separation ensures accurate inventory tracking, prevents over-commitments, and supports partial shipments or back orders when stock is limited. With built-in tools for visibility, reallocation, and multi-step fulfillment, GP helps streamline order processing while maintaining reliability and customer satisfaction.

Visibility and Reallocation Tools 

GP’s Sales Automatic Order Allocation feature enables you to allocate inventory across a range of documents and preview remaining backorders. If your priorities change, you can release allocated inventory from one order and reassign it to another, ensuring your team can adapt quickly to changing demands. With clear visibility into allocated quantities through inquiry tools and drill-down windows, Dynamics GP provides both control and confidence. GP’s sales order allocation capabilities ensure inventory is accurately reserved and ready when you need it. This high level of control supports both timely deliveries and helps you build trust with customers by reducing order delays and fulfillment errors.

Next Steps 

As a proud Microsoft partner, Logan Consulting is committed to ensuring our clients get the most out of their ERPs. To learn more about Microsoft’s next steps with Dynamics GP, check out our GP blogs here. Additionally, contact us today to speak to an expert about your options with GP.

---

---