How to Choose the Right Testing Automation Tool for Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management
When implementing or updating Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management, a solid testing strategy can help you and your team adjust to new features and functionalities quickly.
Change happens fast, and you and your team need to ensure the software solutions you use to power your business are functioning as effectively as possible. It’s much easier to do this without having to go through costly, slow, and error-prone manual testing strategies that take valuable time away from your team members. Your company needs a smarter, faster way to validate updates, bug fixes, customizations, and critical business processes. That’s where automated testing tools for Finance and Supply Chain Management come in.
In this blog and video recording, we will show you why automated user acceptance testing is important and how it can effectively boost efficiency and save your team valuable time. We will also go through four automated testing tools and analyze which one will maintain or improve your system’s existing functionality.
Why Automated Testing for Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Matters
Manual regression testing can distract your team from its most important tasks. Automated testing tools significantly streamline this process by reducing human error, accelerating deployment cycles, and helping teams respond swiftly to Microsoft’s frequent updates and bug fixes. If your business still relies on manual testing, there are several key reasons why you should consider implementing an automated tool:
- Time savings through repeatable test execution: Simply have the tool run the test and then view the results when it’s done. You can do this as often as you need to.
- Greater test coverage with consistent results: Automated tools act quicker than humans and aren’t prone to human error. For example, a person conducting a manual test might miss a bug, whereas automation tools are far less likely to.
- Faster identification of issues before they impact users: With manual testing, your team has to identify the issue, come up with a solution, and then disrupt functionality in order to fix it. With automated testing, the system lets you know about issues right away so you can address them quickly.
- Easier compliance and reporting: You can keep better track of the tests you conduct and compile test reports through integrations with tools like DevOps and Power BI.
Four Automated Testing Tools for Finance and Supply Chain Management Your Team Should Consider
Now let's break down four prominent no-code/low-code automation tools that support Finance and Supply Chain Management, with a spotlight on each tool’s strengths and where they might fall short.
Regression Suite Automation Tool
The Regression Suite Automation Tool (RSAT) is a very solid solution that reduces time and cost for your Finance and Supply Chain Management apps. Here is what you need to consider before using this tool:
PROS:
- Free for Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain customers
- Integrates with Azure DevOps
- Uses task recordings within D365, making it relatively simple for low-code users
CONS:
- Manual task recorder setup is time-consuming
- High maintenance due to re-recording scripts after UI changes
- Limited to D365; doesn’t support external apps or SSRS reports
- Requires dedicated support resources
Ultimately, RSAT is best suited for companies with little to no customizations or integrations and that only need 50 or fewer tests. Despite its higher maintenance requirements, though, it is still a very good option.
Executive Automats 365
The Executive Automat 365 testing tool is more advanced than RSAT when it comes to automation and significantly shortens the test cycle. It also comes with quicker test times and improved accuracy.
PROS:
- Web-based platform with an easy setup
- Integrates with DevOps and Power BI for rich visual reporting
- High script reusability; test steps can be edited without full re-recording
- Supports web-based integrations and SSRS reports
CONS:
- Requires a subscription (tiered pricing with more features at higher tiers)
- Manual setup and test maintenance needed
- External integration support is only included in top-tier subscriptions
If your organization has customizations and web-based integrations you need to test, then Executive Automats 365 is a great tool for you. However, you must be sure that you have a team ready to manage and maintain the solution.
TheTestMart
With TheTestMart, you gain access to pre-configured test automation libraries for every supported version of Finance and Supply Chain Management. This takes extra pressure off your team as they won’t have to build or maintain scripts.
PROS:
- Easiest to use—TheTestMart handles setup, script maintenance, and updates
- DevOps and Power BI integration
- AI-driven test recommendations based on Microsoft updates
- Supports SSRS and web-based integrations
CONS:
- Subscription-based pricing with usage capped by test volume
- One-time onboarding fee applies
- DIY testing interface has a learning curve, though training is available
TheTestMart is ideal for your company if you have customizations and web-based integrations that you need to test without placing the setup and maintenance burden on your team’s shoulders.
Leapwork
The final tool we will analyze today is Leapwork, which automates testing Dynamics 365, Azure, Power Platform, and more.
PROS:
- Only tool that supports both web-based and desktop/on-prem applications
- Flexible deployment: cloud-based or on-premises
- Intuitive setup with a centralized training hub
- High script reusability
- Supports DevOps, Power BI, SSRS, and API integrations
CONS:
- One of the more expensive solutions that requires a subscription and includes additional hosting fees
- Manual test creation and setup required
- Interface can be more complex than competitors’, especially for advanced use
- Requires your team to support and optimize the solution
Leapwork Automation Testing is the go-to solution for businesses with a mix of cloud and on-premise systems that need quick and broad test automation. Like TheTestMart, make sure you have the proper team in place to support this tool.
By implementing the right automated testing solution, you can rest easy during deployments and updates knowing that you and your team are free to focus on the tasks that bring the most value to your business.
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