Introduce a Package Item concept in Purchasing where multiple items can be grouped into a single “Purchase Package” and selected on a Purchase Order as one line instead of adding each item separately.

Current Limitation in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Right now, users typically:

1. Add each item one by one on Purchase Orders
2. Use BOM/Assembly or manual grouping workarounds (Only for Assembly and Production BOM)

There is no simple standard way to handle supplier packages.

Proposed Functionality

Create a Purchase Package Item such as:

“IT Hardware Bundle – Vendor A”

Containing:

• Laptop
• Docking Station
• Mouse
• Keyboard

On Purchase Order:

• User selects only the package item
• System automatically expands it into linked items in the background
• Or keeps it as a single line but posts inventory against all included items

Benefits

• Faster PO creation
• Standardized supplier bundles
• Reduced data entry errors
• Easier procurement planning
• Better control over negotiated vendor deals
• Improved reporting of bundled purchases

Additional Enhancements

• Package-level cost distribution rules (fixed or % split)
• Optional items inside package
• Vendor-specific package pricing
• Ability to post as:
• Single line (for simplicity), or
• Expanded lines (for inventory accuracy)
• Availability check for full package before PO confirmation