How to Transfer Bill of Materials to Business Central from Siemens NX

Introduction to Bill of Materials Transfer from Siemens NX to Business Central

Transferring your Bill of Materials (BOM) from Siemens NX to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central doesn’t have to be complicated. With the help of NX2ERP by PLM CAD UTILITIES AS, the process becomes simple, seamless, and error-free.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the installation steps and explain how you can easily push your BOM data into Business Central.

Step 1. Install NX2ERP

• Start by installing the NX2ERP add-on provided by PLM CAD UTILITIES AS.



• Once installed, you’ll notice a new tab in Siemens NX called “ERP Integration”. This tab is your gateway to connecting Siemens NX directly with Business Central.

Step 2: Configure ERP Integration Settings

Before transferring data, you need to set up the integration.

• Open the ERP Integration tab
• Configure the connection using Business Central OData Web Services. This ensures Siemens NX communicates smoothly with your Business Central environment.

Step 3: Check Existing Bill of Materials in Business Central

Before sending data, it’s important to verify whether the Bill of Materials already exists in Business Central. If the BOM is not available, you can proceed with the transfer.

Step 4: Transfer BOM to Business Central

You now have two options for transfer:

• Send to ERP → Transfers only the selected item
• Send to ERP All Levels → Transfers the entire BOM structure

Step 5: Monitor the Transfer Process

A process dialog box will display the transfer status in real time:

• Created → New items successfully transferred
• Updated → Existing items updated with latest data
• Failed → Transfer errors (which will be highlighted for review)

Step 6: Verify in Business Central

Finally, head over to Business Central and check if your Bill of Materials has been successfully transferred. You’ll now see the BOM fully available and ready to use in your ERP system.

Why This Matters

By automating the Siemens NX to Business Central BOM transfer, you:

• Eliminate manual data entry
• Save engineering time
• Reduce errors in production planning
• Improve product lifecycle management

Conclusion

With NX2ERP from PLM CAD UTILITIES AS, transferring Bill of Materials from Siemens NX to Business Central is quick, reliable, and hassle-free. Whether you’re working with single-level or multi-level BOMs, the integration ensures that your data stays accurate and up-to-date.