Monitoring Data Changes with Database Log in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations

MONITORING DATA CHANGES WITH DATABASE LOG IN DYNAMICS 365 FINANCE AND OPERATIONS

In SOX-regulated environments, proving that key data is accurate, properly changed, and fully auditable is non-negotiable. Internal and external auditors expect more than high-level assurances—they want verifiable system-generated evidence that data-altering activities are monitored and controlled. This is especially critical for master data and configuration records that directly influence financial reporting.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365FO) provides a built-in tool—the Database Log—that supports these objectives. When used strategically, it becomes a reliable method to capture evidence for IT General Controls (ITGCs) and automated key controls, allowing organizations to meet SOX compliance requirements directly from within the application.

This article outlines how to configure and use the Database Log in a SOX-compliant manner, what fields and tables are typically in scope, and how to review the logs during audit cycles.

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