Hey there! Let’s dive into solving Power Apps database creation dilemma in new sandbox environment. The error message you encountered, “Provision cannot be performed because there is no linked CDS instance or the CDS instance version is not supported,” indicates that either:
- No Dataverse (formerly Common Data Service or CDS) instance is linked to your Power Apps environment, or
- The linked Dataverse instance’s version is incompatible with Power Apps.
Solution
To overcome this issue and create database successfully, follow these steps:
- Ensure Power Platform license includes Dataverse. Without it, you won’t be able to create a linked instance.
- In the Power Platform Admin Center, navigate to sandbox environment and check if a Dataverse instance is linked. If not, create one.
- Verify that your linked Dataverse instance’s version is supported by Power Apps. Outdated versions may cause compatibility issues.
- Click “Environment URL” to open environment details
- Locate the “Dataverse” section and click “Create database”
This process links a Dataverse instance to your environment, enabling seamless database creation within Power Apps. By taking these actions, you’ll be well on your way to overcoming this challenge and creating your Power Apps database with ease.