How to Transfer Items from Teamcenter to Business Central

Introduction to Teamcenter and Business Central Integration

Managing product data effectively is crucial for manufacturing and engineering companies. Many businesses use Teamcenter as their PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system and Business Central as their ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution. But when it comes to connecting the two, manual processes can often be time-consuming and error-prone.

With the help of TC2ERP by PLM CAD UTILITIES AS, you can seamlessly transfer items from Teamcenter to Business Central, ensuring your engineering and business teams stay in sync.

In this blog, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process to successfully transfer items.

Step 1: Install TC2ERP

Before you begin transferring any data, make sure that TC2ERP is installed.

• Download and install TC2ERP provided by PLM CAD UTILITIES AS.



• Once installed, verify it by right-clicking on an item in Teamcenter. You should see highlighted options confirming that the add-on is available..

Step 2: Configure Integration Settings

Next, configure the integration between Teamcenter and Business Central.

• Use OData web services to set up the connection.
• This ensures that your data is sent securely and directly to Business Central.

Step 3: Verify Item in Business Central

Before transferring, always check if the item already exists in Business Central.

• Navigate to Business Central and search for the item.
• If the item does not exist, you’re ready to transfer it.

Step 4: Transfer the Item from Teamcenter

Now comes the main step—transferring the product data.

• In Teamcenter, right-click on the item you want to transfer.
• Send to ERP – Transfers the selected item only.
• Send to ERP All Levels – Transfers the selected item along with its related structures.

Step 5: Monitor the Transfer Process

Once initiated, a process dialog box will appear showing the transfer status.

• Created – Item is successfully transferred for the first time.
• Updated – Item already exists in Business Central and has been updated.
• Failed – An error occurred during the transfer.

Step 6: Confirm the Transfer in Business Central

Finally, log in to Business Central and search for the transferred product.

• If successful, you will see the item available in the system.
• Your product is now ready for use in Business Central.

Conclusion

Transferring items from Teamcenter to Business Central doesn’t have to be complicated. With TC2ERP from PLM CAD UTILITIES AS, the process becomes smooth, reliable, and efficient.

By following these simple steps—installing TC2ERP, configuring integration, verifying items, and monitoring the transfer—you can ensure that your data flows seamlessly between engineering and business operations.

👉 Ready to simplify your PLM to ERP integration? Start with TC2ERP today and keep your product lifecycle and business processes connected.