Summary
- Microsoft Dataverse will support assigning non-Power Platform licensed Entra users to Dataverse Activities.
- Non-licensed users will be created at run time as stub users so they can be assigned to activities.
- This is an awareness-only change with no admin action required.
- The change is specific to Dataverse activity assignment scenarios and impacts Power Platform/Entra user handling.
Microsoft Dataverse will introduce public preview support for assigning non Power Platform licensed Entra users to activities starting September 30 2026. These users will be created as stub users at run time when assigned. Administrators should review this change to understand how unlicensed identities interact with Dataverse workflows. No immediate administrator action is required while the feature remains in preview.
Administrator impact: No direct administrator action is required.
End user impact: No direct end user impact is expected.
Score rationale: This is a new preview feature that provides additional flexibility for user assignments without requiring immediate administrative configuration.
Message ID: MC1472179
Primary Service: Dataverse
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Low
Release Start: 30 Sept 2026
Release End: 30 Sept 2026
Service: Dataverse, Entra, Power Platform
Category: Stay informed
Tags: New feature
Rollout: September 2026
Published: 15 Sept 2026
Expires: 15 Oct 2026
Last updated: 15 Sept 2026
History
9/15/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
We are announcing the ability to assign non-Power Platform licensed Entra users to Dataverse Activities in Dataverse. This feature will reach public preview on September 30, 2026.
How does this affect me?
This feature allows non-licensed users to be assigned to Dataverse activities. These non-licensed users are created at run-time as stub users and can then be assigned to the activities.
What action do I need to take?
This message is for awareness, and no action is required.