Dynamics 365 CRM Field Merge: A Smarter Way to Manage Duplicate Data!

Merging duplicate records in your CRM can feel like a trade-off: either keep one version and lose the rest, or manually copy-paste critical data field by field. Notes get overwritten, preferences disappear, and numeric totals get misreported.

If you’ve ever tried to detect and merge duplicate Dynamics CRM records manually, you know how time-consuming and error-prone it can be.

DeDupeD’s Field Merge fixes that. It helps you identify duplicate Dynamics 365 records and merge them with field-level precision so no valuable data gets lost in the process.

What Is Field Merge in DeDupeD?

When your CRM contains duplicate Dynamics 365 data, it doesn’t just clutter your database; it compromises decision-making. Field Merge offers a smarter way to clean it up.

Instead of merging entire records and overwriting fields, Field Merge lets you define how each field should be handled. Whether it’s text, numbers, or multi-select options, you gain granular control over every merge operation.

How Field Merge Works

1. Duplicate Identification

DeDupeD scans your CRM to detect duplicate Dynamics CRM records using predefined rules, such as matching emails, phone numbers, or other identifiers.

Ensures even complex cases of duplicated Dynamics 365 data are captured accurately.

2. Record Selection

Users select the master record that will remain after the merge and choose the subordinate duplicates to consolidate.

The master record becomes the base for all merged values; selecting it wisely is essential.

3. Field Handling with Predefined Logic

Instead of manually choosing which field values to keep, DeDupeD uses pre-configured field merge criteria set by administrators to determine how each field should be merged.

This automates precision at scale, applying the right logic (Append, Join, Add Up, Most Frequent) to the right field type without manual intervention.

4. Conflict Resolution via Merge Types

DeDupeD offers four smart options for field-level data handling:

• Append: Combine all values into one field with a delimiter (ideal for text fields like product interests).
• Join: Merge all selected options from multi-select fields (e.g., contact preferences).
• Add Up: Sum numeric values across records (e.g., budgets).
• Most Frequent Value: Retain the most commonly repeated value (e.g., company name).

This level of control is unmatched in traditional duplicate merge tools for Dynamics 365.

5. Merge Execution

Once everything is configured, users confirm the merge. The result is a single, updated master record with all field values merged accurately, based on logic that suits each data type.

A cleaner CRM with zero data loss and improved Dynamics 365 data accuracy.

Benefits of Field Merge

•  No Data Loss: Critical values like budget figures or contact preferences are preserved.
•  Contextual Accuracy: Notes, product interests, and multi-select data are merged without being overwritten.
•  Faster Cleanup: Admins save hours otherwise spent manually editing or reconciling records.
•  Improved Segmentation: Marketing and sales teams work with complete, unified data.
•  Scalable Governance: Predefined rules mean every user follows a consistent cleanup process.
•  Better Reporting: Summed budgets and accurate company names directly enhance forecasting and analytics.

How to Use Field Merge in Dynamics 365

1. Go to Sales Hub → Lead Entity

2. Select a record with possible duplicates

3. Click Show Duplicates

4. Select the duplicate entries → Click Merge

5. Choose your Field Merge criterion (Append, Join, Add Up, Most Frequent)

6. Click Finish

Your master record is now complete, no data lost, no manual editing required.

Conclusion

With DeDupeD’s Field Merge, you get more than a way to detect and merge duplicate Dynamics CRM records; you get a smarter way to preserve and unify your data.

If you’re eager to tackle duplicate data in your CRM, you can try the app free for 15 days, available on our website or through Microsoft AppSource.

To explore the app’s capabilities in detail, visit our documentation site.
For a personalized demo or if you have any questions about the features, feel free to reach out to us at crm@inogic.com.

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