Inventory API

The Inventory API provides access to your complete inventory data inside Business Central. Use it to retrieve information about items, item variants, item categories, and other inventory-related data.

Common Use Cases

  • Product Information - Retrieve detailed information about your products including descriptions, categories, and inventory levels
  • Barcode Scanning - Look up items by barcode during checkout or inventory processes
  • Inventory Tracking - Monitor inventory levels and item ledger entries
  • Multilingual Support - Access translations for item descriptions in different languages

Key Resources

ResourceDescription
ItemsCore product information including description, category, and inventory
Item Ledger EntriesDetailed history of inventory movements (purchases, sales, etc.)
Item VariantsColor, size, or other variations of base items
Item CategoriesHierarchical product categorization
BarcodesItem identification through various barcode standards
TranslationsMultilingual product descriptions