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Run Object

The Run Object feature lets administrators launch any Business Central object — Page, Report, Codeunit, XMLport or Table — by ID, without needing a menu entry. It is available to all users from the Admin Hub.

User Guide​

1. Accessing the Run Object Feature​

  • Open the Admin Hub page in Business Central.

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  • In the ribbon, click the Run Object action.

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Note: Unlike the Data Editor and other privileged actions, Run Object is enabled for every user with the appropriate permission set — it does not require membership of the Allowed Users list.

2. Selecting the Object to Run​

A dialog opens to specify the object.

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FieldDescription
Object TypeThe type of object to run: Page, Report, Codeunit, XMLPort or Table.
Object IdThe ID of the object to run. Use the lookup (…) to search by name, filtered by the selected Object Type.
Object NameRead-only. Auto-filled from the selected Object Id.
Company NameThe company in which to run the object. Defaults to the current company. Ignored for Codeunits and XMLports.

3. Running the Object​

After confirming the dialog, the system executes the object:

  • Pages — opens the selected page.
  • Reports — runs the report (with its request page if applicable).
  • Codeunits — executes the codeunit in the current company.
  • XMLPorts — runs the XMLport in the current company.
  • Tables — opens the table in a new browser tab as a read-only view.

Tip: The request page remembers the values from your previous run, so you can re-launch the same object quickly.

4. Permissions​

To use Run Object, your user must be assigned the Run Object_ADM_EQL permission set. This grants execute access to the Run Object report, the Admin Hub, and the supporting codeunit.

5. Notes and Cautions​

  • Not every object is safe to run in production. Use caution with Codeunits and Reports that may modify data.
  • Codeunits and XMLports always run in the current company — the Company Name field is ignored. Switch companies first if you need a different scope.
  • The feature is intended for administrators and power users.