Spring cleaning Batch Jobs in Dynamics 365 finance and operations apps

Dynamics 365 ERP - General

The article discusses the new feature in Dynamics 365 version 10.0.39 (Platform update 63) that allows for the cleanup of the Batch Job table.
Prior to this update, it was only possible to manage records in the Batch Job History table, leading to clutter and decreased performance.
Batch jobs can accumulate in the system over time and take up valuable space, affecting system efficiency.
The new Batch Job clean-up feature in the System Administration module simplifies the process of deleting batch job records based on certain criteria such as caption, class, created by, or status.
Users can also specify the number of days to retain batch jobs and the number of records to delete in a transaction.
To use the batch job clean-up feature, users need to go to System Administration > Periodic tasks > Batch job clean-up.
The article recommends referring to the Clean up the batch job table module on Microsoft Learn for more detailed steps and warnings before running this job.
By utilizing the batch job clean-up feature, users can enjoy faster batch performance and a more organized and manageable Batch Job table.

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