AX – D365FO – Create an operating unit

An operating unit is an organization that is used to divide the control of economic resources and operational processes in a business. People in an operating unit have a duty to maximize the use of scarce resources, improve processes, and account for their performance.

The types of operating units include cost centers, business units, departments, and value streams.

• Go to Organization administration > Organizations > Operating units.

• Select New to open the drop-down menu.

• In the list, find and select the type of operating unit that you want to create, such as ‘Department’.
• In the Name field, type a value, such as ‘Quality Processes’.

• Expand the General section, if necessary. Provide general information about the operating unit, such as an identification number, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, and manager.
• Expand the Addresses section, if necessary.
• Select Add to enter a new address record or select Edit to modify an existing address record.
• Enter address information, such as the street name and number, postal code, and city.
• Select OK
• Expand the Contact information section, if necessary.
• Enter information about methods of communication, such as email addresses, URLs, and telephone numbers.
• To enter a new Contact information record, select Add. To modify an existing Contact information record select More options > Advanced.
• Select Save.