Summary
- Dynamics 365 Project Operations will add a configurable default booking method for the Schedule Board and Schedule Assistant.
- Administrators can set the default in Schedule Board settings when the feature is enabled.
- Bookings created through the Schedule Board or Schedule Assistant will use the configured default unless a user overrides it per booking.
- Microsoft states this is for awareness only and no action is required.
- The change is intended to reduce booking errors, rework, and cancellations for resource managers.
Microsoft is introducing a public preview for Dynamics 365 Project Operations starting September 30, 2026. This capability lets resource managers configure a default booking method within the Schedule Board settings to streamline scheduling and reduce errors. While users can still override the default per booking, administrators should review the upcoming settings to determine if standardising this workflow benefits their resource teams upon release.
Administrator impact: No direct administrator action is required.
End user impact: Resource managers will see a preselected default booking method when using the Schedule Board and Schedule Assistant.
Score rationale: This is an informational preview announcement that requires no immediate administrative action.
Message ID: MC1472792
Primary Service: Project
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 30 Sept 2026
Release End: 30 Sept 2026
Services: D365 Apps, Dynamics, Project
Category: Stay informed
Tags: New Feature
Published: 16 Sept 2026
Expires: 16 Oct 2026
Last updated: 16 Sept 2026
History
9/16/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
We are announcing the ability to set a default booking method for the Schedule Board and Schedule Assistant in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. This feature will reach public preview on September 30, 2026.
How does this affect me?
When this feature is enabled, administrators can configure a default booking method in the Schedule Board settings. The selected default booking method is automatically applied to bookings created through the Schedule Board or Schedule Assistant, helping resource managers save time and reduce booking errors, rework, and cancellations. Users can override the default by changing the booking method when creating an individual booking.
What action do I need to take?
This message is for awareness, and no action is required.
If you would like more information on this feature, please visit Set a default booking method for the schedule board.