Installation
eMessaging is distributed through Microsoft AppSource and installs directly into your Business Central Online environment. The installation deploys all five modules (eDocuments, Approvals, Attachments, Accounting, Common) as a single extension package.
Prerequisites
- Business Central Online (SaaS) — version 27.x or later
- Microsoft E-Document Framework — installed and enabled (included with BC 27.x)
- A user with admin permissions to install extensions
- A Centara account (provided during onboarding — contact Centara sales if you do not have one)
Install from AppSource
- Open Business Central.
- Go to Extension Management (search for it in the top search bar).
- Select Marketplace to open AppSource.
- Search for Centara eMessaging.
- Select Get it now and follow the prompts.
- Accept the terms and choose the environment to install into.
The installation typically completes within a few minutes. Business Central will notify you when the extension is ready.
What gets installed
eMessaging adds new pages, extends standard BC pages, and integrates with the Microsoft E-Document framework:
Key pages and features added
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Centara Setup | Central configuration page for all eMessaging settings |
| Centara Setup Wizard | Guided initial configuration |
| Centara Document Inbox | Page for viewing and managing incoming electronic documents |
| Vendor Posting Setup | Smart routing engine for mapping incoming invoice lines to G/L accounts and dimensions |
| Centara Approval Setup | Configuration for approval workflows, groups, and line-level routing |
| Centara Approval Users | Approval user management with limits, substitutes, and delegation |
| Centara Approval Groups | Group-based approval configuration |
| Job Queue Entries | Pre-configured entries for Send, Receive, and Process queues |
| Role Centers | Centara Approver and Centara Documents roles with activity tiles |
| Document Sending Profiles | Profiles for controlling outbound document format and delivery |
| Application Insights telemetry | Built-in telemetry for monitoring and diagnostics |
Module breakdown
| Module | What it adds |
|---|---|
| eDocuments | Document Inbox, inbound processing pipeline, outbound PEPPOL generation, vendor routing, PO matching |
| Approvals | Approval entries, approval groups, line-level approval routing, rejection reason codes, mobile/portal support |
| Attachments | Transparent external storage for document attachments via CentaraIQ API |
| Accounting | Chart of Accounts sync, Inventory sync, message and receiver generation for PEPPOL participants |
| Common | 70+ page extensions to standard BC pages, event subscribers, notification framework, REST API endpoints |
Related extensions
Depending on your deployment, you may also install these companion extensions:
| Extension | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Centara eMessaging for LS Central | Integration with LS Central retail and hospitality environments |
| Centara eMessaging — Icelandic Localization | Iceland-specific formats (BII04/BII05), kennitala handling, and Icelandic tax rules |
| Centara eMessaging Test Suite | Automated test codeunits for CI/CD pipelines and validation |
Post-installation verification
After installation, verify that eMessaging is properly deployed:
- Search for Extension Management in Business Central.
- Confirm that Centara eMessaging appears in the list with status Installed.
- Search for Centara Setup — the page should open without errors.
- Search for Centara Document Inbox — the page should open without errors.
If any page fails to open, check the Extension Management page for installation errors and consult FAQ & Common Errors.
Next steps
After installation, run the Setup Wizard to configure your connection, credentials, and basic settings.