✏️ Explanatory Question
A data entity is a logical abstraction that represents business data in a flattened, consumable format. Since Dynamics 365 uses a highly normalized database, data entities simplify data exchange by combining data from one or more related tables. They are essential for:
Data migration
Integrations
Excel add-in usage
OData and batch imports/exports
Example: A Sales order entity combines header and line tables into a single structure.